Waters SYNAPT G2 Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual page 105

To clean the sample cone and cone gas nozzle
Warning:
contaminated with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always
wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning:
extreme care. Use a fume hood and suitable protective equipment.
The sample cone is fragile. Never place it on its tip; always
Caution:
place it on its flanged base.
1. If the sample cone contains debris, place a drop of formic acid on its
orifice.
2. Immerse the sample cone, cone gas nozzle, and cone gas nozzle handle in
separate glass vessels containing 1:1 methanol/water.
If the components are obviously contaminated, use 45:45:10
Tip:
methanol/water/formic acid.
3. Place the vessels in the ultrasonic bath for 30 minutes.
Requirement:
follows:
• Rinse the components by immersing them in separate glass vessels
containing water and then placing the vessels in the ultrasonic bath
for 20 minutes.
• Remove any residual water from the components by immersing
them in separate glass vessels containing methanol and then
placing the vessels in the ultrasonic bath for 10 minutes.
Caution:
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves for the rest of this
procedure.
4. Carefully remove the components from the vessels, and blow-dry them
with inert, oil-free gas.
The sample cone and cone gas nozzle can be
Formic acid is extremely corrosive and toxic. Work with
If you used formic acid in the cleaning solution, do as
To avoid recontaminating the components, wear clean,
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