Removing O-Rings And Seals - Waters Xevo G2 QTof Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Removing O-rings and seals

When performing certain maintenance procedures, you must remove O-rings
or seals from instrument components. An O-ring removal kit is provided with
the instrument.
O-ring removal kit:
Tool 1
To remove an O-ring:
Caution:
not to scratch the component with the removal tool.
Use the tools as aids to pull the O-ring or seal from its groove.
If the O-ring or seal is not going to be reused, you can use the forked end
Tip:
of tool 1 to impale the O-ring or seal and aid removal.
Cleaning the instrument case
Caution:
Use a soft cloth, dampened with water, to clean the outside surfaces of the
mass spectrometer.
Tool 2
When removing an O-ring or seal from a component, be careful
Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the instrument's case.
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