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

4 Maintenance Procedures

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
Warning:
toxic materials, and to avoid spreading contamination to
uncontaminated surfaces, wear clean, chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves while performing this procedure. The LC
system connections, ESI probe, and source can be contaminated.
Warning:
prepared for working on the source when commencing this
procedure.
To install the corona pin in the source:
1. Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see
Warning:
with the source enclosure open; the source can be hot.
Warning:
working with the source enclosure open if an ESI probe is fitted;
the ESI probe tip is sharp.
2. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side)
outwards, and swing open the enclosure.
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To avoid personal contamination with biohazards or
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working
To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while
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