Disassembling the StepWave ion guide assembly

Warning: To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and corrosive materials, wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.

Required materials

• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm hex wrench and cone extraction tool
• O-ring removal kit

To disassemble the StepWave ion guide assembly:

1. Use the combined 2.5-mm hex wrench and cone extraction tool to remove the two screws securing the first ion guide assembly to the second ion guide assembly.

2. Separate the first and second ion guide assemblies.

3. Remove the brown PEEK gasket from the second ion guide assembly.

4. Remove the O-ring from the differential pumping aperture on the second ion guide assembly (see Removing O-rings and seals).

Warning: To avoid spreading contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and corrosive materials, dispose of all waste materials according to local environmental regulations.

5. If the O-ring shows signs of deterioration or damage, dispose of it in accordance with local environmental regulations.

Notice: To avoid misalignment of the StepWave ion guide, do not remove the differential pumping aperture or any further components from the assembly.