Replacing The Esi Probe Sample Capillary; Removing The Existing Capillary - Waters Xevo TQ-S Operator's, 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
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
Warning:
or compounds that are toxic or corrosive, and to avoid
spreading contamination to uncontaminated surfaces, wear
clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when working
with the probe and source components.
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while
Warning:
performing this procedure; the probe and source can be hot.
To avoid puncture wounds, handle the probe with
Warning:
care; the ESI probe tip is sharp.

Replacing the ESI probe sample capillary

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