
4. Wait three minutes to allow the desolvation gas flow to cool the probe and source.
5. Lift the visor on the front of the instrument so that it is clear of all the source components
and probe.
4.5 Removing and refitting the source enclosure
Before performing certain maintenance procedures, or fitting the optional sources to the
instrument, you must remove the source enclosure that is currently fitted to the instrument.
Note:
The following procedures apply to both the standard and optional source enclosures.
4.5.1 Removing the source enclosure from the instrument
Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To remove the source enclosure:
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and corrosive
materials, wear chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
1. Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see
Preparing the instrument for working
).
Warning:
To avoid burn injuries, exercise care when handling the components
of the source enclosure heated to high temperatures. Wait until the hot
components have sufficiently cooled before you handle them.
2. Remove the probe adapter from the source (
Removing the probe adapter (Page 64)
3. Disconnect the probe adjuster and options cables from the instrument’s connectors.
Warning:
To avoid puncture wounds, handle sharp parts and materials with
care.
Notice:
To avoid damaging the sample inlet, when removing a NanoLockSpray
source enclosure, you must slide the sprayer platform out of the source
enclosure before you open the enclosure.
4. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side) outwards, and
swing open the enclosure.
5. Using both hands, grasp the source enclosure, and lift it vertically off the two supporting
studs on the source adapter housing.
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