Installing And Removing The Corona Pin; Installing The Corona Pin In The Source - Waters SYNAPT G2 Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Installing and removing the corona pin

For APCI, ESCi, and dual-mode APPI/APCI operation, a corona pin must be
fitted to the source.

Installing the corona pin in the source

Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To install the corona pin in the source
Warning:
performed on its source before commencing this procedure.
1. Prepare the instrument for work performed on its source (see
2. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side)
outwards, and swing open the enclosure.
3. Remove the blanking plug from the corona pin mounting contact.
Store the blanking plug in a safe location.
Tip:
5-12 Maintenance Procedures
The LC system connections, ESI probe, and source can
Warning:
be contaminated with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always
wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
To avoid electric shock, prepare the instrument for work
The source can be hot. To avoid burn injuries, take great
Warning:
care while working with the source enclosure open.
The ESI probe tip is sharp. To avoid puncture wounds,
Warning:
take great care while working with the source enclosure open if an
ESI probe is fitted.
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