Front Manifold Plate; Removing The Vacuum Interlock Knob - Thermo Scientific TSQ 9000 Hardware Manual

Front Manifold Plate

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 To replace the front manifold plate:
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.
Note You do not have to remove the ion source cartridge or the column.
2. Remove the vacuum interlock knob and use a T10 Torxhead screwdriver to remove the
five screws around the knob. Replace the knob and screws, if necessary.
Note As you remove the screws around the vacuum interlock knob, watch for a small
spring and safety interlock (location shown below) that will fall out as your remove the
knob. Be sure to catch them and set them aside. Replace the spring and safety interlock, if
necessary.
Figure 273. Removing the Vacuum Interlock Knob
"Shutting Down the TSQ 9000 System"
Spring and safety interlock
are behind this screw
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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing Components of the Manifold
Screws
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