Waters 3100 Operator's Manual page 49

To remove the corona pin
Warning:
and source can 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 in
Warning:
Standby mode when commencing this procedure.
1. In the console, click Standby
indicator is not illuminated.
Warning:
great care while working with the instrument's access door open.
2. instrument's access door
Open the
Warning:
great care while working with the source enclosure door open if
an ESI probe is fitted.
Caution:
enclosure door while the door is open.
3. Open the source enclosure door by releasing both spring-clips and
lowering the door towards you.
Warning:
handle the corona pin with care.
Caution:
the pin, use the needle-nose pliers to grip the corona pin at the
end that fits into the mounting contact.
4. Use the needle-nose pliers to remove the corona pin from its mounting
contact. Store the corona pin in a safe location. (See the figure
showing the corona pin, ESi probe tip, and sample cone" on page
The HPLC system connections, corona pin, ESI probe,
, and confirm that the Operate
The source can be hot. To avoid burn injuries, take
.
The probe tip is sharp. To avoid puncture wounds, take
Do not apply any downward force to the source
The corona pin tip is sharp. To avoid puncture wounds,
To avoid damaging to the corona pin's tip and bending
Removing the corona pin
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