Installing The New Capillary - Waters Xevo TQD IVD Overview And Maintenance Manual

8. Remove the PEEK union/UNF coupling assembly and capillary from the probe.
9. Unscrew and remove the knurled collar from the UNF coupling.
PEEK union
10. Remove the knurled collar and conductive sleeve from the capillary.
11. Use the 7-mm wrench to loosen the locknut.
Tip: Use the 8-mm wrench to steady the UNF coupling when loosening the locknut.
12. Unscrew the finger-tight PEEK union from the UNF coupling.
13. Remove the ferrule and PTFE liner sleeve from the capillary.
14. Remove the capillary from the UNF coupling.
Warning:
sleeve, and ferrule in accordance with local environmental regulations. The used
components can be contaminated with biohazardous or toxic materials.
15. Dispose of the capillary, PTFE liner sleeve, and ferrule in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
4.23.2

Installing the new capillary

4.23.2.1 Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
PEEK union/UNF
coupling assembly
Capillary
UNF coupling
Locknut Knurled collar
Conductive sleeve
Ferrule
PTFE liner sleeve
To avoid spreading contamination, dispose of the capillary, PTFE liner
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