Note:
If column flow is required, divert the LC flow to waste:
1.
1.
In the Instrument Console system tree, expand Xevo TQ-XS Detector, Interactive
Fluidics.
2.
Click
Control
.
3.
Select
Waste
as the flow state.
2.
In the Instrument Console, click
Standby
, and confirm that the
Operate
indicator is
not illuminated.
3.
Wait three minutes, to allow the desolvation gas flow to cool the probe and source.
4.
In the Instrument Console, click
API
, to stop the desolvation gas flow.
4.6 Removing and refitting the source enclosure
Before performing certain maintenance procedures, or fitting the optional sources to the
instrument, you must remove the source enclosure that is currently fitted to the instrument.
Note:
The following procedures apply to both the standard and optional source enclosures.
4.6.1 Removing the source enclosure from the instrument
Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To remove the source enclosure:
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biohazards, toxic materials, and corrosive
materials, wear chemical-resistant gloves when performing this procedure.
1.
Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see
Prepare 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.
2.
Remove the probe adaptor from the source (
).
3.
Slide open the instrument’s source interface door (see
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