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To remove the existing capillary:
1. Prepare the instrument so that you can work safely on the source (see
instrument for working on the source (Page
Warning:
and source; these components can be hot.
Warning:
remove the probe before continuing with this procedure.
2. If an ESI probe is fitted to the source, remove it from the source (see
probe (Page
40)).
3. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side) outward and
swing open the enclosure.
4. Wait 10 minutes for the source ion block to cool.
5. Use the extender tool to disconnect the SealTight nut on the inside of the source
enclosure.
6. Rotate the reference sprayer assembly clockwise through 90º and remove it from the
reference sprayer support assembly.
Figure 5–70: Rotating and removing the reference sprayer assembly
Reference sprayer support assembly
Reference sprayer assembly
7. Use the 4-mm wrench to unscrew and remove the reference probe tip from the reference
sprayer assembly.
8. Unscrew the finger-tight nut on the rear of the reference sprayer assembly.
9. Remove the liner tubing and capillary from the reference sprayer assembly.
10. Remove the capillary from the liner tubing.
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working with the probe
To avoid puncture wounds, if an ESI probe is fitted to the source,
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Preparing the
Removing the ESI
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