Thermo Scientific LCQ Fleet Getting Started Manual page 17

Figure 1. Vacuum hose assembly
Fittings for exhaust port
of forepump
KF20/25
clamp
Fitting adapter for
forepump
Centering ring
Thermo Scientific
Hose
clamp
To connect the forepump to the LCQ Fleet or LXQ MS detector
1. To connect the vacuum hose to the MS detector:
a. Place the 41-mm (1.6-in.) ID centering ring (P/N 00108-02-00005) on the flange of
the vacuum port located on the rear panel of the MS detector.
b. Using the NW 32/40 swing clamp (00108-02-00004), secure the end the vacuum
hose that has the adapter for the MS detector to the vacuum port on the back of the
MS detector.
2. To connect the other end of the vacuum hose to the forepump:
a. Place the 26-mm (1.0-in.) ID centering ring (P/N 00108-02011) on the flange of the
inlet port of the forepump.
b. Using the KF20/25 vacuum clamp (P/N 00102-10020), secure the vacuum hose
assembly to the forepump.
Figure 2 on page 4 shows the connection between the vacuum port of the MS detector
and the exhaust port of the forepump.
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Line Power, Vacuum System, Gases, and Ethernet Communication
Connecting the Forepump to the LCQ Fleet or LXQ MS Detector
Vacuum hose
(1.5-in. ID)
vacuum port of MS detector
Fittings for vacuum port
of MS detector
Hose NW 32/40
clamp
Fitting adapter for
Centering ring
LTQ Series Getting Connected Guide
clamp
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