Fitting The Ion Block Assembly To The Source Assembly - Waters Xevo TQ MS Operator And Maintenance Manual

3. Rotate the 2 PEEK extraction cone retainer clips to secure the extraction
cone, then use the combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction
tool to tighten the retainer clip securing screws.

Fitting the ion block assembly to the source assembly

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
To fit the ion block assembly to the source assembly
Warning:
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning:
with the source enclosure open, because the ESI probe tip is sharp.
Caution:
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves during this procedure.
1. Fit the ion block assembly to the PEEK ion block support.
2. Use the combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool to fit
and then slowly tighten the 4 ion block assembly securing screws
sequentially and in small increments.
3. Open the source isolation valve (see
valve" on page
4. Close the source enclosure.
The source components can be contaminated with
To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while working
To avoid recontaminating the ion block assembly, wear clean
4-11).
"Operating the source isolation
Cleaning the extraction cone 4-41