Q1 Quad, Q3 Quad, And Collision Cell Assemblies - Thermo Scientific TSQ 9000 Hardware Manual

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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing Components of the Analyzer

Q1 Quad, Q3 Quad, and Collision Cell Assemblies

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 To replace Q1 quad assembly, the Q3 quad assembly, or the collision cell assembly
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 132. 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 on the Q3 exit endcap holding it to the tray.
5. Remove the Q3 quad assembly and Q3 exit lens assembly from the tray.
6. If needed, replace Q3.
Note If you only need to replace quadrupole 3, you may skip to
7. Remove the four screws that hold the collision cell assembly to the analyzer tray.
8. Remove the collision cell assembly and the Q1 quad assembly and the tray.
"Shutting Down the TSQ 9000 System"
on
Lens Wires
step
page 129.
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