5-48 Maintenance Procedures
3. Remove the PEEK ion block support from the adaptor housing.
4. Use the O-ring removal kit to carefully remove all the O-rings from the
PEEK ion block support (see “Removing O-rings and seals” on
page 5-10).
5. Dispose of the O-rings in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
6. Carefully grasp the source hexapole assembly and remove it from the
adaptor housing.
Warning: The O-rings can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Ensure that they are
correctly disposed of according to local environmental
regulations.
Caution: To avoid damage, when removing the hexapole
assembly from the adaptor housing, observe these precautions:
• Avoid scratching the internal surfaces of the adaptor block.
• Do not compress the hexapole rods.