Assembling the T-Wave ion guide assembly
Required materials
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Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
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Jeweler's screwdriver
To assemble the T-Wave ion guide assembly
Caution:
wear clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves during this
procedure.
1.
Fit the aperture plate to the T-Wave ion guide assembly.
2.
Using the jeweler's screwdriver, fit and tighten the 3 screws securing the
aperture plate to the T-Wave ion guide assembly.
3.
Fit the locating ring to the T-Wave ion guide assembly.
4.
Fit the metallized O-ring to the T-Wave ion guide assembly.
Requirement:
5.
Using the jeweler's screwdriver, fit and tighten the 3 screws securing the
locating ring to the T-Wave ion guide assembly.
Fitting the T-Wave ion guide assembly, PEEK ion block support,
and ion block assembly to the source assembly
Required materials
•
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
•
3-mm Allen wrench
•
Lint-free cloth
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HPLC-grade (or better) 1:1 methanol/water
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New seals and O-rings
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Maintenance Procedures
To avoid recontaminating the T-Wave ion guide assembly,
Fit a new metallized O-ring, if necessary.