Removing The Corona Pin From The Source - Waters Xevo G2-XS QTof Overview And Maintenance Manual

tip so that it is pointing approximately midway between the tips of the sample cone and the
corona pin.

7.6.2 Removing the corona pin from the source

Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To remove the corona pin from the source:
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and corrosive
materials, wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Warning:
surfaces marked with the high-voltage warning symbol, ensure that the mass
spectrometer is in Standby mode.
Warning:
enclosure open if one or both of these conditions apply:
• An ESI probe is fitted (the probe's tip is sharp).
• A corona pin is fitted (the pin's tip is sharp).
1. Prepare the instrument so that you can work safely on the source (see
instrument for working on the source (Page
2. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side) outward, and
swing open the enclosure.
3. Remove the corona pin from its mounting contact.
Tip:
Store the corona pin in a safe location.
To avoid harmless, static-like electric shock, before you touch any external
To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while working with the source
Warning:
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working with the source
enclosure open.
Warning:
To avoid puncture wounds, handle the corona pin with care. Its tip is
sharp.
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