Disassembling The T-Wave Ion Guide Assembly - Waters SYNAPT G2 Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Disassembling the T-Wave ion guide assembly

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Jeweler's screwdriver
To disassemble the T-Wave ion guide assembly
Warning:
contaminated with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always
wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing
this procedure.
1. Using the jeweler's screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the
locating ring to the T-Wave ion guide assembly.
Locating ring
Aperture plate
securing screw
2. Remove the metallized O-ring from the assembly.
Requirement:
damage, dispose of it in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
3. Remove the locating ring from the assembly.
The T-Wave ion guide components can be
Locating ring securing screw
Metallized O-ring
Aperture plate
The metallized O-ring can be contaminated with
Warning:
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Dispose of it according
to local environmental regulations.
If the metallized O-ring shows signs of deterioration or
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