Cleaning Or Replacing The Corona Pin - Waters Xevo TQ MS Operator's, Overview And Maintenance Manual

Cleaning or replacing the corona pin

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Needle-nose pliers
• HPLC-grade (or better) methanol
• Lint-free tissue
• Lapping film
• Corona pin
To clean or replace the corona pin:
1. Remove the corona pin from the source (see
from the source" on page
2. Replace the corona pin if it is deformed or otherwise damaged.
Otherwise clean its tip with the lapping film, and then wipe it clean with
a methanol-saturated tissue.
3. Install the corona pin in the source (see
source" on page
To avoid personal contamination with biologically
Warning:
hazardous, toxic, or corrosive materials, and to avoid
spreading contamination to uncontaminated surfaces, wear
clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when working
with the probe and source components.
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while
Warning:
performing this procedure; the probe and source can be hot.
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument
Warning:
is in Standby mode before commencing this procedure.
To avoid puncture wounds, handle the corona pin
Warning:
with care; the corona pin tip is sharp.
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Cleaning or replacing the corona pin

"Removing the corona pin
"Installing the corona pin in the
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