5.
Secure the fitting with the O-ring.
6.
Reinstall the end plate, end plate bracket, and gas line.
7.
Route the open end of the fluidic line through the fluid line aperture on the left of the
source.
8.
Reinstall the fitting, ferrule, and lock ring onto the end of the new fluidic line, then connect it
to the ACQUITY UPLC M-Class system, or to the onboard IntelliStart Fluidics on the mass
spectrometer (see the
ionKey and TRIZAIC source plumbing
).
9.
Reinstall and lock the iKey.
10. Reinstall the iKey surround.
4.30 Cleaning the ionKey source and connectors
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• Lint-free tissue
• Water
• Methanol or isopropyl alcohol
• Compressed air
Notice:
To avoid damaging the iKey:
• Handle it with care. The component parts are fragile.
• For recommendations regarding the maximum pressure to subject the device to, see
the
iKey Separation Device Care and Use Manual
(part number 720004897EN).
• Do not apply electrospray potential to the emitter without flow.
• Do not drop it.
• Do not immerse it in liquid.
• Do not freeze or overheat it. Keep the iKey within the allowed temperature ranges
during operation and in storage.
• Use the iKey sheath to protect the device when it is not in use.
• Do not bend or pull the capillary connection tubing at the ionKey source module
coupling.
• Avoid excess voltage, which can erode the emitter over time.
• Do not touch the electrospray emitter, for it can bend.
• Decompress the iKey before you remove it from the source.
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