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Maintenance Schedule and Supplies

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule
Table 14. Mass spectrometer maintenance procedures and frequency
MS component
API source
API source interface
Forepump (each)
Cooling fans
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Table 14 lists the maintenance procedures and their recommended frequency.
Procedure
Flush (clean) the sample transfer
line, sample tube, and spray insert.
Clean the API source housing.
Clean the APPI fan filter.
Replace the APPI lamp.
Replace the H-ESI needle insert.
Replace the APCI fused-silica
tubing.
Clean the ion sweep cone and spray
cone.
Remove and clean the ion transfer
tube.
Replace the ion transfer tube.
Clean the exit lens or RF lens.
Clean MP00 RF lens and lens L0.
Purge (decontaminate) the oil and
check for leaks.
Add oil.
Change the oil.
Clean the air filter.
For instructions about maintaining the LC modules, refer to that instrument's manual.
Recommended frequency
Daily
As needed
If the metal needle is obstructed
If the tubing is obstructed
Daily, or more often depending on
analytical conditions
Weekly, or if the ion transfer tube
bore is contaminated or
obstructed
If the bore becomes corroded or
blocked
As needed, depending on
analytical conditions
As needed, depending on
analytical conditions
Daily
As needed, based on oil level
Every 12 months of typical use, or
if the oil is cloudy or discolored
Every 4 months
Reference
page 47
page 93
OptaMax NG
Ion Source User
Guide
page 103
Manufacturer's
manual
page 111
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