Removing the ion block support from the source assembly
Article number: 239222
Required materials
- Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
- 3-mm hex wrench
- O-ring removal kit
To remove the ion block support from the source assembly:
Warning: To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and corrosive materials, wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
- Remove the source enclosure from the instrument (see Removing the source enclosure from the instrument).
- Remove the ion block assembly from the PEEK ion block support (see Removing the ion block assembly from the source assembly).
- Use the 3-mm hex wrench to unscrew and remove the four screws securing the PEEK ion block support to the adaptor housing.
Figure 1: PEEK ion block support
- Remove the PEEK ion block support from the adaptor housing.
- Use the O-ring removal kit to carefully remove all the O-rings from the PEEK ion block support (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.
- If any of the O-rings show signs of deterioration or damage, dispose of them in accordance with local environmental regulations.