Operating The Source Isolation Valve - Waters SYNAPT G2 Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Operating the source isolation valve

You must close the source isolation valve to isolate the source from the
instrument vacuum system for certain maintenance procedures.
Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To close the source isolation valve before starting a maintenance procedure
Warning:
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning:
performed on its source before commencing this procedure.
1. Prepare the instrument for work performed on its source (see
Warning:
care while working with the instrument's source enclosure open.
Warning:
working with the source enclosure open if one or both of these
conditions apply:
• An ESI probe is fitted (the probe tip is sharp).
• A corona pin is fitted (the pin tip is sharp).
2. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side)
outwards, and swing open the enclosure.
The source components can be contaminated with
To avoid electric shock, prepare the instrument for work
The source can be hot. To avoid burn injuries, take great
To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while
Operating the source isolation valve
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