Waters TQ Detector User Manual

Cleaning the source hexapole assembly 5-49
Cleaning the hexapole assembly
Required materials:
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves.
• 500-mL measuring cylinder or appropriately sized glass vessel in which
to completely immerse the hexapole when cleaning. Use only glassware
not previously cleaned with surfactants.
• Length of small diameter stainless steel tube.
• HPLC-grade, or better, methanol.
• Ultrasonic bath.
• Source of oil-free, inert gas (nitrogen or helium) for drying (air-drying
optional).
• HPLC-grade, or better, 1:1 methanol/water.
• Wash-bottle containing HPLC-grade, or better, 1:1 methanol/water.
• Large beaker.
• Small, flat-blade screwdriver.
To clean the source hexapole assembly
1. Bend the stainless steel tube into a hook shape.
2. Insert one end of the hook into one of the holes on the hexapole
assembly’s rear support ring.
Warning: The source hexapole assembly can be contaminated
with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.

Waters TQ Detector Specifications

General

Brand	Waters
Model	TQ Detector
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English