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11. Evacuate the VPI.
a. Confirm that the source removal tool is properly engaged in the VPI.
b. Press the blue Evacuate button on the front of the instrument.
c. The Evacuate light will begin to flash green, and should continue to flash green for
approximately 20 seconds.
d. If the pressure has returned to an acceptable value after the 20-30 second wait, the
evacuate light will turn off and the Ready to Open light will be solid green. At that
point, the air has been evacuated from the instrument and it is safe to open the
vacuum interlock valve.
12. Pull the vacuum interlock handle up when the Ready to Open light is a solid green.
13. Twist the handle of the tool slightly to the left until it is feels like it is lodged into the
left-most track.
IMPORTANT Make sure you take the correct track on the tool or the ion volume will
disassemble inside the instrument. If that happens, the tool will get stuck and you will
have to shut down, vent the TSQ 9610 instrument, and manually remove the source
cartridge through the top of the instrument.
Figure 83. Pushing the Tool into the Instrument
14. Push the handle toward the instrument until the end of the handle aligns with the
engraved line at the end of the barrel. When you reach this line, the tool is all the way in
and the ion source cartridge has been placed back onto the ion source block. You may
notice slight resistance when the handle is approximately 2 cm from the engraved line.
This is normal. Do not force the cartridge into the instrument. To release the source from
the spring contacts make small repeated rotations of the handle to the left and right
quickly. Gently apply pressure to the back of the handle.
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Performing Routine Maintenance
Removing the Ion Source Cartridge for Cleaning
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