Cleaning The Source Components; Cleaning The Sampling Cone Assembly; Removing The Sampling Cone Assembly From The Source - Waters SYNAPT G2 Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Cleaning the source components

Clean the sample cone and cone gas nozzle (see
conditions apply:
• The sample cone and cone gas nozzle are visibly fouled.
• LC and sample-related causes for decreased signal intensity have been
dismissed.
If cleaning the sample cone and cone gas nozzles fails to increase signal
sensitivity, also clean the extraction cone (see
If cleaning the extraction cone fails to increase signal sensitivity, clean the ion
block and isolation valve (see
If cleaning the ion block and isolation valve fails to increase signal sensitivity,
also clean the source T-Wave ion guide assembly (see

Cleaning the sampling cone assembly

You can remove the sampling cone assembly (comprising the sample cone,
O-ring, and cone gas nozzle) for cleaning without venting the instrument.

Removing the sampling cone assembly from the source

Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
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Cleaning the source components
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