Cleaning The Source Components - Waters Xevo TQ MS Operator And Maintenance Manual

Cleaning the source components

Clean the sample cone and cone gas nozzle when these conditions apply:
• The sample cone and cone gas nozzle are visibly fouled.
• LC and sample-related causes for decreased signal intensity have been
dismissed.
See "Cleaning the sampling cone assembly" on page
If cleaning the sample cone and cone gas nozzles fails to increase signal
sensitivity, also clean the extraction cone. See
on page 4-35.
If cleaning the extraction cone fails to increase signal sensitivity, clean the ion
block and isolation valve. See
If cleaning the ion block and isolation valve fails to increase signal sensitivity,
also clean the source hexapole assembly. See
assembly" on page
"Cleaning the ion block assembly" on page
4-53.
4-26.
"Cleaning the extraction cone"
"Cleaning the source hexapole
Cleaning the source components
4-42.
4-25