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Maintenance Procedures
4. Using the jeweler’s screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the
aperture plate to the assembly.
5. Remove the aperture plate from the assembly.
Requirement:
Do not further disassemble the T-Wave ion guide.
Cleaning the T-Wave ion guide assembly aperture plate
Required materials
•
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
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Glass-fiber pen
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Source of oil-free, inert gas (for example, nitrogen).
To clean the aperture plate
1. Using the glass-fiber pen, gently remove ion burn marks from the
aperture plate
Requirement:
Pay particular attention to the inner surfaces of the
aperture plate.
2. Visually inspect the aperture plate to ensure that no fibers from the
glass-fiber pen remain on the plate.
Tip:
If fibers are present, blow them off the aperture plate with inert,
oil-free gas.
Cleaning the T-Wave ion guide
Required materials
•
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
•
Wash bottle containing HPLC-grade (or better) methanol
•
Large beaker
Warning:
The aperture plate can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Summary of Contents for SYNAPT G2
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Page 46: ...2 8 Starting Up and Shutting Down the Mass Spectrometer...
Page 66: ...3 20 Configuring the LockSpray Source...
Page 228: ...B 24 External Connections 7 Click Next Result The software installs 8 Click Finish...
Page 232: ...C 4 Materials of construction and compliant solvents...
