
1. Using both hands, fit the source enclosure to the two supporting studs on the source
adapter housing.
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.
2. Close the source enclosure.
3. Connect the probe adjuster and options cables to the instrument’s connectors.
Tip:
The cables and connectors are color coded. The blue-sleeved cable connects to the
blue connector and the yellow-sleeved cable to the yellow connector.
4. Slide closed the instrument’s source interface door.
4.6 Operating the source isolation valve
You must close the source isolation valve to isolate the source from the instrument vacuum
system for certain maintenance procedures.
Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
4.6.1 Closing the source isolation valve
To close the source isolation valve before starting a maintenance procedure:
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, take great care while working with the source
enclosure open.
Warning:
To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while working with the
source enclosure open if one or both of these conditions apply:
• An ESI probe is fitted (the probe’s tip is sharp).
• A corona pin is fitted (the pin’s tip is sharp).
2. Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side) outward and
swing open the enclosure.
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