Waters Xevo TQD, Overview And Maintenance Manual

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ESI mode
March 14, 2014, 715004387 Rev. B 61
Removing the ESI probe
Required material
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To remove the ESI probe:
1. Prepare the instrument for removing the probe according to the
procedure on page 88 , “Preparing the instrument for operations on or
inside its source” .
2. Disconnect the tubing from the ESI probe.
3. Disconnect the ESI probe cable from the high-voltage connector.
4. Unscrew the probe locking ring.
5. Carefully remove the ESI probe from the probe adjuster assembly.
6. If available, fit the protective sleeve to the ESI probe tip.
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 while performing this procedure. The LC
system connections, ESI probe, and source can be contaminated.
Warning:
To avoid electric shock, before beginning this procedure,
prepare the instrument according to the procedure on page 88 ,
“Preparing the instrument for operations on or inside its source” .
Warning:
To avoid puncture wounds, handle the ESI probe with
care; the probe tip is sharp.