5–6
Model 3480 Electrospray Aerosol Generator
1.
Remove the ionizer retainer using the ionizer retainer tool
supplied in the accessory kit.
for instructions on
returning the ionizer.
2.
Place the new ionizer in the ionizer retainer. The ionizer mesh-
side should be facing the open end of the ionizer retainer.
3.
Install the ionizer retainer, making sure the O-ring is between
the ionization chamber and the ionizer retainer, and tighten
with the ionizer retainer tool.
Cleaning the Electrospray Chamber
W A R N I N G
High voltage is accessible in several locations within this instrument.
Make sure you unplug the power source before removing the cover or
performing maintenance procedures.
The Electrospray chamber should not need cleaning as often as the
orifice plate under most operating conditions. However, the
Electrospray chamber should be checked periodically for corrosion
or aerosol deposits depending on the nature of the chemicals used
in the Electrospray. It is easiest to clean the Electrospray chamber
while cleaning the orifice plate. Refer to Figure 5-3 and use the
following procedure to clean the Electrospray chamber:
1.
Follow steps 1 through 10 in the section “
” earlier in this chapter. In addition, you may want to
remove the capillary to avoid damage while cleaning the
Electrospray chamber. See the section “
”
later in this chapter for details.
2.
Remove the ionizer using the ionizer retainer tool supplied in
the accessory kit and place the ionizer in a safe place. Use
Figure 2-2 as a guide if necessary.
