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

Removing the Ion Source Interface

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CAUTION HOT SURFACE At operating temperatures above 350 °C (662 °F), the probe
and API source housing can severely burn you.
• Before removing the probe or API source housing, allow the part to cool to room
temperature (approximately 20 minutes) before touching it.
• If the mass spectrometer connects to an LC system, leave the solvent flow from the
LC pump on while the probe cools to room temperature.
 To remove the ion source interface
CAUTION To avoid an electrical shock, be sure to follow the instructions in
Down the Mass Spectrometer Completely"
procedure.
1. Shut down and vent the system, and let it cool to room temperature.
Venting the mass spectrometer can take several minutes.
2. Unplug the mass spectrometer's power supply cord from the electrical outlet.
3. Remove the API source housing.
For instructions, refer to Chapter 2, "Setting Up the API Source," in the LTQ Series
Getting Started Guide.
Ion Source Interface Maintenance
on page 36 before continuing with this
LTQ Series Hardware Manual
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Maintenance
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