Assembling the StepWave ion guide assembly

Required materials

• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm hex wrench and cone extraction tool
• New O-ring
• PEEK gasket
• StepWave assembly securing screws (2)

To assemble the StepWave ion guide assembly:

Notice: To avoid damaging the StepWave ion guide assembly, handle it and its components carefully throughout the cleaning procedure. In particular, to avoid damaging the wiring on assemblies fitted with an externally wired printed circuit board (PCB), do not touch the wiring.

1. Fit the new O-ring to the differential pumping aperture on the second ion guide assembly.

2. Fit the brown PEEK gasket to the second ion guide assembly.

Important: Ensure that the gasket is oriented correctly.

3. Align the first ion guide assembly with the second ion guide assembly.
4. Use the combined 2.5-mm hex wrench and cone extraction tool to fit and tighten the two screws securing the first ion guide assembly to the second ion guide assembly.