Replacing The Ionkey Reference-Probe Capillary; Removing The Ionkey Reference Probe - Waters Xevo G2-XS QTof Overview And Maintenance Manual

6 Maintenance Procedures

Replacing the ionKey reference-probe capillary

Replace the ionKey reference-probe TaperTip emitter or capillary if either is
irreversibly blocked, contaminated, or damaged.

Removing the ionKey reference probe

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined, 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
• 5-mm Allen wrench
• Source of oil-free, inert gas (nitrogen or argon) for drying (air-drying
optional)
• Wash bottle containing HPLC-grade (or better) 1:1 methanol/water
• Large beaker
Warning:
hazardous or toxic materials, always wear chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves while performing the following procedure.
Warning:
performed on its source before starting the following procedure.
To remove the ionKey reference probe:
1. Prepare the instrument for work performed on its source (see
2. Disconnect the reference probe's cable from the instrument's high
voltage connector.
3. Disconnect the capillary from the instrument's IntelliStart Fluidics
system.
4. Remove the ionKey source enclosure from the instrument (see
5. Retrieve the combined, 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
from its storage location on the source adaptor housing.
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To avoid electric shock, prepare the instrument for work
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