6 Maintenance Procedures
Cleaning the IonSABRE II probe tip
Clean the IonSABRE II probe tip when you detect buffer buildup on the probe
tip or when the signal intensity weakens. See the mass spectrometer's online
Help for further details.
To clean the IonSABRE II probe tip:
1.
Stop all liquid flow through the probe, and then start the API gas flow.
2.
Set Desolvation Gas to 650 L/h.
3.
Set IonSABRE II probe Temp to 650 °C.
4.
Click Operate
5.
Wait 10 minutes.
Rationale:
any chemical contamination from the probe tip.
6.
Click Source Standby
Replacing the IonSABRE II probe sample capillary
Replace the stainless steel sample capillary in the IonSABRE II probe if it
becomes blocked, and you cannot clear it, or if it becomes contaminated or
damaged.
Removing the existing capillary
Required materials
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Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
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7-mm wrench
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Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
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The high IonSABRE II probe heater temperature removes
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