Fitting The Stepwave Assembly To The Source Assembly - Waters Xevo TQ-S Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Fitting the StepWave assembly to the source assembly

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Seal breaker and locator tool
• StepWave assembly removal and insertion tool
To fit the StepWave assembly to the source assembly:
Caution:
fitting it to the source assembly, use only the seal breaker and locator,
and StepWave assembly removal and insertion tools; do not use any
other tool.
1. Disconnect the probe adjuster and options cables from the instrument's
connectors.
2. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side)
outwards, and swing open the enclosure.
3. Using both hands, grasp the source enclosure, and lift it vertically off the
two supporting studs on the source adaptor housing.
4. Slide the first ion guide assembly end of the StepWave assembly into the
StepWave removal and insertion tool.
The StepWave assembly can only be inserted in the correct
Tip:
orientation in the StepWave removal and insertion tool.
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The source components can be contaminated with
Warning:
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
To avoid damage to the StepWave ion guide assembly when