Table of Contents
Advertisement
4.
Fit the viewing port glass plate to the top of the source housing.
Changing an analyzer ion gauge
To prepare for removing the ion gauge
1.
In the MassLynx Tune window, click Vacuum > Control.
2.
In the Vacuum Control dialog box, select Analyser 1 or Analyser 2, as
appropriate for the analyzer from which the ion gauge is to be removed.
3.
Clear Analyser. (The status message changes from Operational to
Cooling – off.
Warning:
until at least 1 hour after performing
4.
Wait until the status message changes to "Cold – off", about 1 hour.
5.
If applicable, remove one of the covers and check that the diffusion pump
bodies are only warm.
6.
If applicable, close the Speedivalve on top of the analyzer fore pump.
7.
Power-off the analyzer fore pump, using the switch on the pump.
To remove the ion gauge
Warning:
materials. Wear nitrile gloves at all times while handling the ion
gauge.
1.
Disconnect the electrical plug from the ion gauge.
2.
Remove the vacuum clamp from the flange.
Caution:
separating.
3.
Use a wide blade screwdriver to carefully pry the flange faces apart.
4.
Slowly bleed air into the system until the internal and external
pressures are equalized.
7-80
Routine maintenance
)
To avoid burns, do not touch the diffusion pump body
The ion gauge can be contaminated with toxic
Be careful not to damage the flanges and fittings when
step
3.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
