Removing The Ion Source Interface - Thermo Scientific TSQ Series Hardware Manual

Removing the Ion Source Interface

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You must remove the ion source interface to access the exit lens or skimmer, the S-lens or tube
lens, and the capillary heater assembly.
CAUTION Wait for the ion source interface to cool to ambient temperature before you
remove it.
 To remove the ion source interface
1. Wear clean, talc-free gloves.
2. Using a right-to-left motion, move the ion source interface release lever several times to
loosen the ion source interface from the ion optics cage assembly. See
3. Grab the exposed outer grooves of the ion source interface and firmly pull the assembly
straight out.
4. Place the assembly on a clean, lint-free surface.
Figure 47. Removing the ion source interface
Ion source mount
Ion source interface
release lever
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Maintaining the Ion Source Interface Assembly
Figure 47.
Ion optics cage
assembly
Notch
Ion source interface
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