Waters Xevo TQD, Overview And Maintenance Manual

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4 Maintenance Procedures
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Replacing the IonSABRE II probe sample capillary
Replace the stainless steel sample capillary in the IonSABRE II probe if it
becomes blocked and you cannot clear it, or if it becomes contaminated or
damaged.
Removing the existing capillary
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• 7-mm wrench
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
To remove the existing capillary:
1. Remove the probe from the source (see page 65 ).
2. Retrieve the combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
from its storage location on the source adaptor housing.
3. Use the combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool to
remove the 3 screws retaining the probe end-cover.
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biohazards or
toxic materials, and to avoid spreading contamination to
uncontaminated surfaces, wear clean, chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves when working with the probe and source
components.
Warning:
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while performing
this procedure; the probe and source can be hot.
End-cover retaining screws