Assembling The Stepwave Ion Guide Assembly - Waters Xevo G2-XS QTof Overview And Maintenance Manual

15. Carefully remove each ion guide PCB assembly from its vessel and blow-dry each
assembly using inert, oil-free gas.
16. Discard the used isopropyl alcohol using an appropriate waste container.

7.16.6 Assembling the StepWave ion guide assembly

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm hex wrench and cone extraction tool
• New O-ring
• PEEK gasket
• StepWave assembly securing screws (2)
To assemble the StepWave ion guide assembly:
Notice:
components carefully throughout the cleaning procedure.
In particular, to avoid damaging the wiring on assemblies fitted with an externally wired
printed circuit board (PCB), do not touch the wiring.
1. Fit the new O-ring to the differential pumping aperture on the second ion guide assembly.
Figure 7–45: Fitting the new O-ring to the differential pumping aperture
Differential pumping aperture
O-ring
Second ion guide assembly
2. Fit the brown PEEK gasket to the second ion guide assembly.
Important:
To avoid damaging the StepWave ion guide assembly, handle it and its
Ensure that the gasket is oriented correctly.
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