Shut Down And Vent The System - SCIEX X500 QTOF System User's Manual

Figure 3-1 Roughing Pump On/Off Switch
2. Turn on the mass spectrometer convenience switch. Refer to
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Open the SCIEX OS software.

Shut Down and Vent the System

Some procedures require that the system be shut down. Others require that it also be vented. Follow these steps
to shut down and, if required, vent the system.
Note: If the input gas supply must be disconnected, then relieve the pressure in the gas lines before disconnecting
it.
Tip! If the mass spectrometer will not be used for a length of time, then leave it in Standby mode with the ion
source in place. If the mass spectrometer must be shut down, then follow these instructions. Do not turn off the
roughing pump until after the turbo pumps have spun down.
1. Complete or stop any ongoing scans.
CAUTION: Potential System Damage. Turn off the sample flow before shutting down
the system.
2. Turn off the sample flow to the system.
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