4.28 Maintaining the UniSpray impactor pin
UniSpray directs the spray at an impactor pin held at a voltage, creating smaller charged droplets,
amenable to easy desolvation. This section provides details about removing, cleaning, and
installing the UniSpray impactor pin.
Figure 4–66: UniSpray Impactor pin
Impactor pin mounting block
Impactor pin
Pin handle
4.28.1 Removing and installing the UniSpray impactor pin
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• UniSpray impactor pin
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biohazards or compounds that are toxic, wear
clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
To install the UniSpray impactor pin in the source:
1.
Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see
Preparing the instrument for working
).
Warning:
To avoid burn injuries, exercise care when handling the components
of the source enclosure heated to high temperatures. Wait until the hot
components have sufficiently cooled before you handle them.
Warning:
To avoid puncture wounds, handle sharp parts and materials with
care.
2.
Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side) outward, and
swing open the enclosure.
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