Apci Probe Replacement; Removal Of Ion Source Housing - Teledyne CombiFlash Rf User Manual

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CombiFlash® Rf User Manual

8.6.4 APCI Probe Replacement

1. Remove the ion source housing and install the corona
discharge pin. The pin should not be placed over the cone
inlet hole, but rather at the "9:00" position.
2. Insert the APCI probe into the source chamber.
3. Push down on the probe and tighten the thumbscrew on
the front of the ion source housing.
4. Connect the 1/8" PTFE tubing labeled "Neb Gas" into the
push-to-connect fitting labeled as 'Neb Gas'.
5. Connect the 1/8" PTFE tubing labeled "APCI" to the
push-to-connect fitting labeled as 'APCI heated gas'.
6. Finger-tighten the 10-32 PEEK fitting.
7. Connect the high voltage connector.

8.6.5 Removal of Ion Source Housing

1. Follow the steps in "Removing the ESI Probe" or
"Removing the APCI Probe" as appropriate to disconnect
the lines.
2. Loosen the two thumb screws and unscrew the ¼-28 PTFE
tube fitting labeled as 'heated desolvation' from the side of
the chamber.
3. Gently lift and pull out the ion source chamber.
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