Waters SYNAPT G2, Operator'S, Overview And Maintenance Manual

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Optional glass capillary sprayer 4-9
5. Place the sprayer (with gas line fitted) on the platform, and secure it
with the thumbscrew.
6. Refit the safety cover.
Fitting and loading the glass capillary
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Fused silica syringe needle or a GELoader
®
tip
To fit and load the glass capillary
1. Unscrew the union at the front of the sprayer, and remove the sprayer’s
front section.
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Warning:
The source components can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning:
To avoid injury with a sliver of glass
contaminated with toxic samples, do not touch the
sharp end of the capillary.
Caution:
The capillaries are extremely fragile. Handle them with
great care from their square-cut ends. Touching their sharp end
can render the needle inoperable.
PTFE “backpressure” tubing
Blue conductive elastomer Ferrule
Glass capillary
Knurled nut Union