Routine and Preventive Maintenance
__________________________________________________________The Electrospray and APCI Probes
ESI Probe Assembly
The starting point for this procedure is a disassembled ESI probe.
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Insert the ESI ceramic sleeve (P/N FM103394) into the ESI ceramic
probe assembly.
Place the O-rings in position and insert the ESI probe mount.
Screw in the two M3 x 8 cap head stainless steel screws (P/N 5313020)
and tighten, using the 2.5 mm Allen key.
Insert the ESI probe capillary (P/N FM102698), graphite ferrule (P/N
6070119), and PEEK insert (P/N FM102591).
Caution.
Exercise care when handling the ESI probe capillary because it is
fragile and may be damaged easily.
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Screw in the capillary retaining nut until finger-tight.
Use the setting fixture depth plate to align the end of the ESI probe
capillary and tighten the capillary retaining nut, using the 10 mm
spanner.
Place the locking plate and probe clamp in position.
Screw in the M3 x 10 cap head stainless steel screw (P/N FM103046)
and tighten, using the 2.5 mm Allen key.
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