Preparing The Instrument For Working On The Source; Using Masslynx Software To Prepare The Instrument For Working On The Inner And Outer Sources - Waters Xevo TQ-GC Overview And Maintenance Manual

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Warning:
maintenance inside the source enclosure:
• The instrument is in Standby mode.
• The filament is turned off.
• The instrument has been vented.
Warning:
enclosure open.
Warning:
the mounting flange, the outer source, the heated transfer line, the GC inlet port, and
the GC ferrule interface; these components can be hot. Wait until these components
have sufficiently cooled before you handle them.
Warning:
balance the turret on top of the GC oven. Refer to the documentation that accompanied
the autosampler for details on how to remove it safely.
Warning:
on the autosampler at above shoulder height.
Prohibited:
otherwise expose the unit to dripping or splashing liquids.
Note:
For operation and maintenance instructions on the GC oven, refer to the documentation
that accompanied it.
See
Safety advisories

4.4 Preparing the instrument for working on the source

MassLynx controls your mass spectrometer, and for safety reasons you must follow this
procedure before working on the source.
4.4.1 Using MassLynx software to prepare the instrument for working
on the inner and outer sources
Warning:
the mounting flange, the outer source, the heated transfer line, the GC inlet port, and
the GC ferrule interface; these components can be hot. Wait until these components
have sufficiently cooled before you handle them.
To avoid injury, ensure that the following criteria are met when you perform
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working with the source
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working with the inner source,
To prevent injury from falling objects when removing the autosampler, do not
To avoid musculoskeletal injuries, perform a risk assessment before working
Do not place vessels containing liquid on top of the instrument or
for safety advisory information.
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working with the inner source,
April 27, 2020, 715005564 Ver. 01 (previously released as Rev. A)
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