Thermo Scientific TSQ 9610 Hardware Manual page 32

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Performing Routine Maintenance
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There are only a few components on your TSQ 9610 system that require routine
maintenance, depending on the quantity and types of samples you are running. A frequently
used instrument will, of course, require more maintenance than an instrument that is rarely
used.
Note For routine maintenance information about your GC or autosampler, refer to the
appropriate product documentation.
• Column—You may need to replace the column when your performance degrades and
troubleshooting indicates that the column needs maintenance. That may mean that end
of the column needs to be trimmed or the column needs to be replaced.
• Ion source cartridge—The ion cartridge needs to be cleaned when it gets dirty.
• Filament—The filament needs to be replaced when it wears out from use.
• Calibration gas reservoir—The calibration gas reservoir needs to be refilled when it gets
empty. Typically, it will need to be refilled every year or two.
• Electron multiplier—The electron multiplier needs to be replaced when the detector
gain tune sets the electron multiplier to a voltage higher than 2200 V at a gain of 3 × 10
This component can not be cleaned.
• Foreline pump—The foreline (rough) pump needs an oil change periodically, as
indicated in the pump's documentation. The foreline pump must be replaced if it seizes
up.
There are many more components of the TSQ 9610 system that do not require routine
maintenance, but may need to be replaced if there is a problem with the instrument. To
replace components not listed in this chapter, refer to
Tip You can set up Xcalibur to remind you when some of these components need to be
serviced. See the TSQ 9610 User Manual for information.
Chapter 3: Advanced Troubleshooting.
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