Removal And Refitting Of The Source Enclosure; Removing The Source Enclosure From The Instrument - Waters Xevo TQ-S Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Removal and refitting of the source enclosure

The optional combined APPI/APCI and NanoFlow sources are supplied as a
complete source enclosure. To fit them, you must first remove the standard
source enclosure.

Removing the source enclosure from the instrument

Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To remove the source enclosure:
Warning:
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
1. Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see
Warning:
take great care while working with these components.
2. Remove the probe from the source.
• If you are removing an ESI probe, see
• If you are removing an IonSABRE II probe, see
3. Slide open the instrument's source interface door (see the figure on
page 1-5).
4. Disconnect the probe adjuster and options cables from the instrument's
connectors.
Warning:
take great care while working with the source enclosure open if a
corona pin is fitted.
5. 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
The probe and source can be hot. To avoid burn injuries,
The corona pin tip is sharp. To avoid puncture wounds,
Removal and refitting of the source enclosure
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