To Clean The Multimode Source Weekly - Agilent Technologies G1978B User Manual

To clean the multimode source weekly

The cleaning procedure for cleaning the multimode source weekly is similar to
the procedure for cleaning the source daily. The main difference is that the
multimode source is removed from the instrument.
Before you begin, check that you have:
1 Do the steps in
2 Fill the spray chamber with clean mobile phase, or with a mixture of
Recent residue should be soluble in the mobile phase. If you are not sure what mobile
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phase was used recently, a mixture of 50% isopropanol and 50% water works well as a
general cleaning solution.
Some mobile phases are hazardous chemicals. Use caution that is appropriate for
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the current mobile phase.
3 Scrub the corona insulator and the interior of the spray chamber with a
4 Empty the spray chamber.
5 Wipe the interior of the spray chamber with a clean, lint-free cloth.
The inside of the spray chamber has sharp edges, such as on the separator. Pay
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close attention when you wipe the interior of the spray chamber.
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• Abrasive paper, 8000 grit (p/n 8660-0852)
• Cloths, clean, lint-free (p/n 05980-60051)
• Cotton swabs (p/n 5080-5400)
• Gloves
• Mobile phase from the current method, or clean isopropanol, reagent
grade or better
• Wash bottle
• Water, reagent-grade or better
"To remove the multimode source"
isopropanol and water.
clean cotton swab.
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