Cleaning the StepWave ion guide assembly

Clean the StepWave ion guide assembly if cleaning the ion block and isolation valve fails to increase signal sensitivity.

For further information, refer to:

• Removing the ion block support from the source assembly
• Removing the StepWave assembly from the source assembly
• Disassembling the StepWave ion guide assembly
• Cleaning the StepWave ion guide assembly
• Assembling the StepWave ion guide assembly
• Fitting the StepWave assembly to the source assembly
• Fitting the ion block support to the source

Handling 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.