Thermo Scientific TSQ 8000 Evo Hardware Manual page 142

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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing Components of the Analyzer
Reattaching the Analyzer Tray Components
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17. Replace the analyzer tray with a new one if needed.
 To reattach the analyzer tray components to the tray
1. Reattach the source and lens heater block to the analyzer tray with the two screws.
2. Reattach the screw holding the lens heater block grounding strap to the analyzer tray.
3. Make sure the ion guide is aligned parallel to the flat on the endcap.
4. Tighten the T10 screws inside the endcap.
Note Make sure the Q1 entrance lens sits flush and centered in the Q1 entrance lens
endcap.
5. Slide the ion guide and endcap back into the analyzer tray.
Figure 84. Rejoining the Ion Guide to the Quadrupole
Ion Guide
6. Reattach the four screws but do not tighten.
7. Position the Q1 entrance lens endcap as close to level as possible.
8. Insert the quad and ion guide into the Q1 entrance lens endcap.
9. Insert the Q1 quad assembly and the collision cell assembly onto the analyzer tray.
10. Tighten the scares on the entrance lens endcap
.
CAUTION - INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Do not overtighten the endcap screws. If torque
exceeds 1.5 N•m, thread damage will occur.
IMPORTANT For optimal performance, the quadrupole ceramics must fit straight and
securely in the endcap and be aligned so that the collision cell is level with the tray.
Slightly tighten each screw several times going from one to another until all are securely
tightened.
Q1 Quad Assembly
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