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(GCMS) Filament Replacement Procedure
(GCMS) Filament Replacement Procedure
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Parts Number: 225-10340-91 FILAMENT D ASSY
0. Filaments are located at two places, at the top and the bottom.
Top filament: filament #1
Bottom filament: filament #2
Top filament: filament #1
Bottom filament: filament #2
The following describes the procedure for replacing filament #1.
The procedure for replacing filament #2 is the same.
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1. Be sure to perform 1) to 3) before starting maintenance.
1) Automatically stop the GC/MS. Wait until the "system shutdown" message appears.
2) Close GCMSsolution.
3) Turn the POWER switch on the rear of the instrument OFF.
1) Automatically stop the GC/MS. Wait until the "system shutdown" message appears.
2) Close GCMSsolution.
3) Turn the POWER switch on the rear of the instrument OFF.
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2. Turn the knob to open the front door.
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3. Gently draw out the top sockets (2 pcs) using the tweezers and bring the wiring to the left side.
NOTE: Wear clean gloves when performing maintenance. Be sure to wipe off any dirt from the tools used for maintenance using gauze moistened with acetone.
NOTE: After removing parts, place them on gauze, for example, to prevent them from becoming dirty.
NOTE: Wear clean gloves when performing maintenance. Be sure to wipe off any dirt from the tools used for maintenance using gauze moistened with acetone.
NOTE: After removing parts, place them on gauze, for example, to prevent them from becoming dirty.
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4. After Drawing Out the 2 Top Sockets (Enclosed Part in Photo)
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5. Loosen the filament fixing nut using a regular screwdriver.
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6. Remove the nut using tweezers.
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7. After Removing the Filament Fixing Nut
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8. Remove filament #1 using tweezers.
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9. Prepare a new filament.
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10. Attach new filament #1 using tweezers.
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11. Install the filament fixing nut, and tighten with a regular screwdriver.
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12. Fit the sockets (2 pcs) into the specified locations. Firmly fit in the sockets as far as they can go.
Check the wiring to see that it is not short-circuiting.
Check the wiring to see that it is not short-circuiting.
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13. Check the O-ring (pink ■ arrow) or O-ring contacting surface (blue ■ arrow) of the vacuum container to make sure they are free of dirt.
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14. Close the front door, and completely turn the knob as far as it can go.
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15. Turn the POWER switch on the rear of the instrument ON to start up the instrument.
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16. Start up the [GCMS Real Time Analysis] program and click the [Detail] button at the instrument monitor.
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17. Click the [Consumable] tab in the [Monitor Settings] sub-window, and click [Reset Consumables].
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1) In the [Reset Consumables] sub-window, enter "0" for the time of the newly replaced filament (in this example, filament #1).
2) Click the [OK] button.
2) Click the [OK] button.
Click [OK] in the [Monitor Settings] sub-window to close it.
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