Replacing The Esi Probe Sample Capillary; Removing The Existing Capillary - Waters Xevo TQD Overview And Maintenance Manual

Replacing the ESI probe sample capillary

Replace the stainless steel sample capillary in the ESI probe if it becomes
blocked and cannot be cleared, or if it becomes contaminated or damaged.

Removing the existing capillary

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
• 7-mm wrench
• 8-mm wrench
• 10-mm wrench
• Needle-nose pliers
Warning:
toxic materials, and to avoid spreading contamination to
uncontaminated surfaces, wear clean, chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves when working with the probe and source
components.
Warning:
this procedure; the probe and source can be hot.
Warning:
the ESI probe tip is sharp.
To remove the existing capillary:
1. Remove the probe from the source (see
2. Retrieve the combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
from its storage location on the source adaptor housing.
To avoid personal contamination with biohazards or
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while performing
To avoid puncture wounds, handle the probe with care;
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