Assembling The Source Ion Block Assembly - Waters Xevo TQD Overview And Maintenance Manual

5. Inspect each component for persisting contamination.
Requirement:
obtain a new one before reassembling the ion block.

Assembling the source ion block assembly

Required materials
• Clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
• Needle-nose pliers
• Isopropyl alcohol in a small container
Notice:
• To avoid recontaminating the ion block assembly, wear clean
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves during this procedure.
• To avoid damaging the fragile extraction cone, do not place it on its
tip; instead, place it on its flanged base.
To assemble the ion block assembly:
1. Fit the extraction cone seal to the ion block.
Notice:
great care when fitting the extraction cone to the ion block.
2. Fit the extraction cone handle's insulator onto the extraction cone
handle.
3. Fit the extraction cone onto the ion block.
4. Fit the 2 PEEK extraction cone retainer clips onto the ion block.
To avoid spreading contamination, dispose of the
Warning:
components in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
If contamination is present, dispose of the component, and
To avoid damaging the extraction cone aperture, take
Cleaning the ion block assembly
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