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15. Flip the electron multiplier and plate over so that the plate is resting on the worktable.
Figure 58. Replacing the Electron Multiplier
Top
Spring
Tab
Electron
Multiplier
16. Remove the stainless steel wire that from the gold connector on the electron multiplier
and move it out of the way.
17. Lift up on the spring tab at the top of the electron multiplier and remove the electron
multiplier.
18. Insert the new electron multiplier through the bottom tab first and then slide it into the
spring tab at the top until it clicks into place.
CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE: Many nitrile and latex gloves not
certified for clean room use contain silicone mold releasing agents that will
contaminate the instrument. For this reason, clean room gloves are strongly
recommended when touching components inside the vacuum manifold.
We recommend Cardinal Health CP100 Nitrile Cleanroom Gloves. See the
TSQ 8000 Evo Spare Parts Guide for ordering information
19. Make sure the electron multiplier fits snugly.
20. Reconnect the stainless steel wire to the gold connector.
21. Inspect the o-ring between the manifold and detector assembly for debris. If the o-ring is
dirty, clean or replace it.
22. Flip the electron multiplier and plate over and insert them into the instrument.
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Performing Routine Maintenance
Replacing the Electron Multiplier
Gold
Connector
Stainless
Steel Wire
Bottom
Spring Tab
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