Cleaning the Cone

The cone requires regular preventative maintenance. Agilent recommends cleaning the cone on a weekly to monthly basis.

Torch compartment

Where:

1. Axial window assembly	4. Snout	7. Torch
2. Cone	5. Radial window assembly
3. Cone thumb screws	6. RF coil

 

Chemical Hazard and Hot Surface It is essential that appropriate protective clothing be worn when handling components contaminated with chemicals. Allow several minutes for the cone to cool down before removing it.

To clean the cone:

1. Remove the torch (if present) and then snout by pulling it towards the front of the instrument.
2. Undo the three thumb screws holding the cone in place. See image above.
3. Pull the cone off of the axial window assembly.
   
   
4. Dip the cone in deionized water and scrub with a scourer. Alternatively, use a damp soft cloth and a suitable cleaning powder (such as a stainless steel cookware cleaner).
5. Clean the orifice and both sides of the cone. Rub in a circular motion.
   
   
6. Rinse the cone well in deionized water and then dry with a clean cloth.
7. Line up the screws with the holes in the cone and push the cone onto the axial window assembly.

 

8. Tighten the thumb screws firmly by hand.

If the thumb screws holding the cone in place are not tightened firmly enough the cooling properties of the cone may be affected.

9. Install the snout.
10. Install the torch.