
Collision cell gas inlet (Argon)
Nitrogen inlet
Turbo vacuum
Source vent
B.4 Connecting to the collision cell gas supply
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Large, adjustable wrench
• 1/8-inch Swagelok nut and ferrule
• 1/8-inch stainless steel tube (supplied with the instrument)
To connect the collision cell gas supply:
1. Use the 1/8-inch Swagelok nut and ferrule to connect the 1/8-inch stainless steel tube to
the collision cell gas inlet on the rear of the instrument (see the figure in
nitrogen gas supply (Page 158)
2. Use the wrench to tighten the 1/8-inch Swagelok nut.
3. Connect the free end of the tube to the collision gas supply.
B.5 Connecting the nitrogen exhaust line
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Utility knife
• 12-mm PTFE tubing (included in the Waters Rough Pump Connect Kit)
• Snoop (or equivalent) leak detector liquid
To connect the nitrogen exhaust line:
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