Thermo Scientific TSQ 9610 Hardware Manual page 246

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Advanced Troubleshooting
Replacing Components of the Ion Source
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7. Swing the handle down and then twist the top of it in the opposite direction to lock it
into place.
Note Be sure the source exchange tool handle is locked securely before proceeding to the
next step (opening the interior ball valve). The locking function is designed to prevent the
source exchange tool from being sucked into the manifold when the ball valve is opened.
Figure 217. Pulling Down the Vacuum Interlock Handle
8. Lift the handle up to open the interior ball valve.
Note If more than 60 seconds have passed since the Ready to Open indicator light has
come on, it will turn off. You should press the Evacuate button and wait until the Ready
to Open light is lit again before opening the valve. Do not open the valve if the Ready to
Open light is not on. This may indicate a leak in the valve region. When a leak is detected
during the evacuate sequence, the amber evacuate LED will flash on and off.
CAUTION INSTRUMENT DAMAGE: Make sure the vacuum interlock handle is all the
way up. Otherwise if you insert the tool with the handle down, you can damage the
instrument.
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