Removing The Corona Pin From The Source - Waters Xevo G2 QTof Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

5. Close the source enclosure.
6. Look through the source window, and use the vernier probe adjuster (see
page 3-4) to position the ESI probe tip so that it is pointing,
approximately, midway between the tips of the sample cone and corona
pin.

Removing the corona pin from the source

Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To remove the corona pin from the source:
Warning:
be contaminated with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always
wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning:
prepared for working on the source when commencing this procedure.
1. Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see
Warning:
care while working with the instrument's source enclosure open.
Warning:
take great care while working with the source enclosure open if an
ESI probe is fitted.
2. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side)
outwards, and swing open the enclosure.
3. Remove the corona pin from its mounting contact (see the figure on
page 5-12).
Store the corona pin in a safe location.
Tip:
4. Fit the blanking plug to the corona pin mounting contact (see the figure
on page
5. Close the source enclosure.
The LC system connections, ESI probe, and source can
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is
The source can be hot. To avoid burn injuries, take great
The ESI probe tip is sharp. To avoid puncture wounds,
5-12).
Installing and removing the corona pin
page 5-7).
5-13