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

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20. Remove the extraction cone handle insulator from the extraction cone
handle.
21. Remove the extraction cone seal from the ion block.

Cleaning the ion block components

Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves.
Appropriately sized glass vessels in which to completely immerse
components when cleaning. Use only glassware not previously cleaned
with surfactants.
HPLC-grade (or better) methanol.
HPLC-grade (or better) water.
Formic acid.
Ultrasonic bath.
Source of oil-free, inert gas (for example, nitrogen) for drying (air-drying
optional).
Wash bottle containing HPLC-grade (or better) 1:1 methanol/water.
Large beaker.
Extraction cone seal
Cleaning the ion block assembly
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