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To inspect the nebulizer

Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture User Guide

Gently slide and rotate the

into or out of the

to focus the magnifier on the end of the nebulizer

nozzle and needle. For the APCI nebulizer, if needed, remove the pocket clip
to focus properly. See

for correct needle position.

If the needle is not in the correct position or shows signs of wear or damage,
continue to

Summary of Contents for G1960-67470

Page 1: ...nebulizer needle 6 Troubleshooting 12 This guide applies to the Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture Kit p n G1960 67470 Use this kit to adjust these nebulizers Microflow Nebulizer Assembly G1946 67260 ES Tes...

Page 2: ...Fixture User Guide Before you begin Make sure that your kit includes these parts Callout Number Description Part Number 1 Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture GT430 20470 2 LED Flashlight 2140 0826 3 40 Magni...

Page 3: ...nut on the captured screws to adjust the tension on the spring 2 To inspect the end of the nebulizer for poor needle centering plugged needles or nozzle damage Figure 1 a Gently push the 40 Magnifier...

Page 4: ...agnifier into the Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture No tool is needed The focal length approximately corresponds to the end of the magnifier For ES or ESI nebulizers use Vertical 2 Position For APCI nebuli...

Page 5: ...justment Fixture to focus the magnifier on the end of the nebulizer nozzle and needle For the APCI nebulizer if needed remove the pocket clip to focus properly See Table 2 for correct needle position...

Page 6: ...lizer reference nebulizer needle is not spraying When the needle appears to be corroded or damaged See Figure 3 Figure 3 Corroded needle in nebulizer Tools needed Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture clean gl...

Page 7: ...needle holder 1 Put on clean gloves 2 Determine the nebulizer holder type from Figure 4 Table 1 Needle replacement kits Nebulizer Part Number ESI Nebulizer Replacement Kit used with ES Nebulizer G1958...

Page 8: ...knut next to the zero dead volume ZDV union 5 Remove the union from the nebulizer needle holder 6 Loosen the fastener locknut 1 5 mm hex screw or T6 Torx screw that secures the needle holder in place...

Page 9: ...in a vertical position install the new ferrule in the needle holder The wider end goes into the needle holder e Carefully remove the new needle from the shipping tube and adhesive strip Identify the s...

Page 10: ...style j Tighten the union one half to three quarters of a turn or until an audible squeak is heard The ferrule is now compressed 8 Use a inch x 5 16 inch open end wrench to adjust the top of the needl...

Page 11: ...or replace the nebulizer needle Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture User Guide 11 Figure 7 Side view of a correctly adjusted Tested ESI Nebulizer with 0 003 inch dis tance marked Figure 8 Example of a center...

Page 12: ...adjusted or damaged nebulizers Problem Solution Concentricity of needle is poor Replace the needle If the replacement needle is still out of concentricity the nebulizer body or the needle holder is da...

Page 13: ...ide 13 Needle is clogged with salt Sonicate the nebulizer assembly in water and methanol When sonicating do not allow the tip of the nozzle to touch the beaker or flask After sonication if the needle...

Page 14: ...dle is touching the nozzle Replace the needle If the replacement needle is still out of concentricity the nebulizer body is bent Replace the nebulizer Needle is too far out of the nozzle Adjust the ne...

Page 15: ...Troubleshooting Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture User Guide 15...

Page 16: ...ogies Inc 2013 Printed in USA Revision A December 2013 G1960 90470 G1960 90470 www agilent com In This Book This book contains instructions to inspect and adjust your nebulizer using the Nebulizer Adj...