Thermo Scientific TSQ 9000 Hardware Manual page 112

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Performing Routine Maintenance
Replacing the Electron Multiplier
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14. Flip the electron multiplier and plate over so that the plate is resting on the worktable.
Figure 75. Replacing the Electron Multiplier
Top
Spring
Tab
Electron
Multiplier
15. Remove the stainless steel wire that from the gold connector on the electron multiplier
and move it out of the way.
16. Lift up on the spring tab at the top of the electron multiplier and remove the electron
multiplier.
17. 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.
IMPORTANT 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 ISQ
and TSQ GC-MS Spare Parts Guide for ordering information
18. Make sure the electron multiplier fits snugly.
19. Reconnect the stainless steel wire to the gold connector.
20. Inspect the o-ring between the manifold and detector assembly for debris. If the o-ring is
dirty, clean or replace it.
21. Flip the electron multiplier and plate over and insert them into the instrument.
Gold
Connector
Stainless
Steel Wire
Bottom
Spring Tab
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