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Tip:
You can invert the ion block assembly to facilitate this process.
Figure 5–97: Removing the PEEK terminal block and ceramic heater mounting block
Heater wire securing screws
PEEK terminal block
Ceramic heater mounting block
7. Use the combined 2.5-mm hex wrench and cone extraction tool to loosen the two screws
securing the heater wires to the PEEK terminal block.
8. Disconnect the heater cartridge wires from the PEEK terminal block.
9. Use the needle-nose pliers to gently grasp the heat-shrink tubing on the heater cartridge
assembly and slide the assembly out of the ceramic heater mounting block.
Figure 5–98: Removing the assembly from the ceramic heater mounting block
Ceramic heater mounting block
Heat-shrink tubing
Heater cartridge assembly
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