Ion Guide; To Replace The Ion Guide - Thermo Scientific TSQ 9000 Hardware Manual

Ion Guide

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To replace the ion guide:

Note See the ISQ and TSQ GC-MS Spare Parts Guide for information about ordering this
component.
1. Shut down your system by following the steps in
on page 127.
2. Remove the analyzer tray from the instrument by following the instructions in
"Removing the Analyzer Tray from the TSQ 9000 Instrument"
3. Turn the analyzer tray to access the bottom and disconnect the three lens wires attached
to the lenses between the quadrupoles.
Figure 112. Finding the Lens Wires between the Quadrupoles
CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE Quadrupole surface quality is critical for instrument
performance. Take extreme care in handling the quadrupole components.
ATTENTION DOMMAGES À L'INSTRUMENT La qualité de la surface du quadripôle est
essentielle pour les performances de l'instrument. Soyez extrêmement prudent lorsque vous
manipulez les composants de quadripôle.
4. Remove the screws holding the Q3 exit lens endcap to the tray.
5. Remove Q3 and the Q3 exit lens endcap.
6. Remove the screws holding the collision cell to the tray.
7. Remove the collision cell and Q1.
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Replacing Components of the Analyzer
"Shutting Down the TSQ 9000 System"
on
Lens Wires
TSQ 9000 Hardware Manual
Advanced Troubleshooting
page 129.
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