Aligning The Tool With The Ion Source Cartridge - Thermo Scientific TSQ 9000 Hardware Manual

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Removing the Ion Source Cartridge for Cleaning
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2. Look for a small vertical
matches up with the picture on the handle. There is a similar engraved line on the sleeve
of the ion source cartridge. This line matches up with the filament.
Figure 55. Aligning the Tool with the Ion Source Cartridge
Engraved
Line on
Barrel
Engraved
Line on
Sleeve
3. Position the engraved line on the tool with the open end of the hook on the sleeve. There
is a pin the source exchange tool that will latch under the hook.
4. Push the ion source cartridge up into the barrel of the tool and twist it until the engraved
lines are aligned. The ion source cartridge should easily slide into place with very little
force.
CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE: If you push the ion source cartridge into the barrel
and it will not slide easily into position, make sure the components are assembled correctly
and have not slid out of place inside the sleeve. Using too much force when inserting the
ion source cartridge into the barrel can cause damage.
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/ in. line engraved on the end of the barrel. This line always
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