Removing The Ion Max Ion Source Housing - Thermo Scientific LTQ XL Getting Started

Removing the Ion Max
Ion Source Housing
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Setting Up the Ion Source for Tuning and Calibrating the MS Detector
The Ion Max ion source housing is removed to access the ion sweep cone.
Note If an ion source probe is still installed in the ion source housing,
the external liquid lines should first be disconnected before removing the
ion source housing.
Remove the ion source housing
1. Remove the drain tube from the ion source housing drain. See
2. Rotate the ion source housing locking levers 90 degrees to release the ion
source housing from the ion source mount assembly.
3. Remove the ion source housing by pulling the housing straight off of the
ion source mount assembly
4. Place the ion source housing in a safe location for temporary storage.
The Ion Max ion source housing is now properly removed.
Ion Source
Housing
Locking
Levers
Ion Source
Housing
Drain
Figure 8. Ion Max ion source housing, detail of components

Removing the Ion Max Ion Source Housing

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