Installing And Removing The Corona Pin; Installing The Corona Pin In The Source - Waters Xevo TQ-S Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Installing and removing the corona pin

For ESCi, APCI and dual-mode APCI/APPI operation, you must fit a corona
pin.

Installing the corona pin in the source

Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To install the corona pin in the source:
Warning:
prepared for working on the source when commencing this procedure.
1. Prepare the instrument for working on the 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:
4-12 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, ensure that the instrument is
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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