Routine and Preventive Maintenance
__________________________________________________________The Electrospray and APCI Probes
ESI Probe Disassembly
The starting point for this procedure is the ESI probe removed from the
instrument.
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Using the 2.5 mm Allen key, unscrew the M3 x 10 cap head stainless
steel screw (P/N FM103046).
Remove the probe clamp and locking plate.
Using the 10 mm spanner, unscrew the capillary retaining nut.
Remove the graphite ferrule (P/N 6070119), PEEK insert (P/N
FM102591), and ESI probe capillary (P/N FM102698).
Caution.
Exercise care when handling the ESI probe capillary because it is
fragile and may be damaged easily.
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Using the 2.5 mm Allen key, unscrew the two M3 x 8 cap head stainless
steel screws (P/N 5313020).
Remove the ESI probe mount and O-rings.
Remove the ESI ceramic sleeve (P/N FM103394) from the ESI ceramic
probe assembly.
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