Micromass Quattro Ultima, User Manual

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Preparation for Electrospray Operation
If the corona discharge pin is fitted, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the gas and electrical connections from the front panel.
Unscrew the probe thumb nuts and remove the probe
Undo the three thumb screws and remove the probe adjustment flange and
glass tube.
Disconnect the APcI high voltage cable from the socket positioned at the
bottom right corner of the source flange.
Remove the corona discharge pin from its mounting contact, and fit the
blanking plug.
Replace the glass tube and adjustment flange.
Ensure that the source enclosure (consisting of the glass tube and the probe
adjustment flange) is in place.
Connect the source’s gas line to
Desolvation Gas
on the front panel. Tighten
the nut to ensure a good seal.
Check that the lead of the probe adjustment flange is plugged into the socket
labelled
ESI / APcI on the front panel.
Routine Procedures
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Thumb Nuts
Probe
Thumb Nuts
Probe
Adjustment Flange
Glass
Tube