CAUTION

Avoid exposure to potentially harmful materials

By law, producers and suppliers of chemical compounds are required to provide their customers with the most current health and safety information in the form of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The MSDSs and SDSs must be freely available to lab personnel to examine at any time. These data sheets describe the chemicals and summarize information on the hazard and toxicity of specific chemical compounds. They also provide information on the proper handling of compounds, first aid for accidental exposure, and procedures to remedy spills or leaks.

CAUTION

Read the MSDS or SDS for each chemical you use. Store and handle all chemicals in accordance with standard safety procedures. Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses when you use solvents or corrosives. Also, contain waste streams, use proper ventilation, and dispose of all laboratory reagents according to the directions in the MSDS or SDS.

The MS requires few tools to perform routine maintenance procedures. You can remove and disassemble many of the components by hand.

The TSQ Source Installation Kit includes the custom tools that you use to remove and install the ion transfer tube and L0 lens.

The following table lists the necessary chemicals, tools, and equipment for maintaining the instrument.

Chemicals, tools, and equipment

Description

Part number

Chemicals

Liquinox™ detergent

Methanol, UHPLC/MS grade

A4581

Nitrogen gas, clean and dry

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Water, UHPLC/MS grade

W81

Tools

Ion transfer tube removal tool
(for TSQ Altis Plus, TSQ Altis, and TSQ Quantiva)

In these models, the ion transfer tube is secured with a quarter-turn pin behind its nose cone.

Note: This tool is provided in the TSQ Source Installation kit.

70005-20972

Ion transfer tube removal tool
(for TSQ Quantis Plus, TSQ Quantis, TSQ Fortis Plus, TSQ Fortis, and TSQ Endura)

In these models the ion transfer tube is secured with a threaded nose cone.

Note: This tool is provided in the TSQ Source Installation kit.

70111-20258

L0 lens removal tool

70005-20900

Screwdriver, Phillips #2 (M3)

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(Optional) Toothbrush, soft (or similar tool)

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(Optional) Tweezers, plastic (or similar tool)

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Equipment

Beaker or graduated cylinder (for use with methanol)

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Chamois-tipped swabs

00725-01-00028

Gloves, lint-free and powder-free

Industrial tissues, lint-free

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Magnification device

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MICRO-MESH™ polishing swabs, 6000 grit (light purple color), 2.25 in. long

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Sonicator

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