User guide

Cleaning and Maintenance
System User Guide
D5033331 A
AB SCIEX TripleTOF
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5600/5600+ Instruments
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3. Unscrew the cap and dispose of the waste.
4. Replace the cap and connect the tubes.
Front-End Cleaning
Clean the instrument front-end using the routine cleaning method, to:
• Minimize unscheduled instrument downtime.
• Maintain optimum sensitivity.
• Avoid more extensive cleaning that requires a service visit.
Symptoms of contamination: Significant loss in sensitivity and increased background noise.
When contamination occurs, perform an initial routine cleaning. Clean up to and including the
front of the orifice plate. If routine cleaning does not resolve issues with sensitivity, a full cleaning
may be necessary.
Figure 8-1 Vent connections
Item Description
1 Roughing pump exhaust connection to vent
2 Source exhaust output connection to vent
3 Vacuum hose
4 Source exhaust drain bottle
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