Removing The Extraction Cone From The Ion Block - Waters Xevo TQ MS Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

4 Maintenance Procedures

Removing the extraction cone from the ion block

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
Warning:
toxic materials, and to avoid spreading contamination to
uncontaminated surfaces, wear clean, chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves when working with the ion block components.
To remove the extraction cone from the ion block:
1. On the rear of the ion block, use the combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and
cone extraction tool to loosen the captive screws securing the 2 PEEK
extraction cone retainer clips, and then rotate the retainer clips clear of
the extraction cone.
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To avoid personal contamination with biohazards or
Extraction cone handle insulator
Securing screw Extraction cone
Retainer clip
rotated clear of the
extraction cone