Cleaning The Ion Block Assembly; Disassembling The Source Ion Block Assembly - Waters SYNAPT G2 Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Cleaning the ion block assembly

Clean the ion block assembly if cleaning the sample cone, cone gas nozzle, and
extraction cone fails to increase signal sensitivity.

Disassembling the source ion block assembly

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
• O-ring removal kit
• Needle-nose pliers
To disassemble the ion block assembly
5-38 Maintenance Procedures
The ion block assembly can be contaminated with
Warning:
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.