Figure 4–38: Removing the metal gasket
Metal gasket
Warning:
To avoid spreading contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and
corrosive materials, dispose of all waste materials according to local environmental
regulations.
4. Dispose of the metal gasket in accordance with local environmental regulations.
5. If the probe tip is damaged, dispose of it in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
4.17.2 Fitting the ESI probe tip and gasket
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• 10-mm open-end wrench
• 7-mm open-end wrench
• New metal gasket
To fit the ESI probe tip and gasket:
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous materials, wear
clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
Warning:
To avoid puncture injuries, handle sample needles, syringes, fused silica
lines, and borosilicate tips with extreme care.
Notice:
To avoid damage, do not reuse metal gaskets. Always fit a new gasket.
1. Fit the new metal gasket into the probe tip.
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