3.2.8.1 Installing the corona pin in the source
Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To install the corona pin in the source:
Warning:
To avoid personal contamination with biohazards, toxic materials, and corrosive
materials, wear chemical-resistant gloves when performing this procedure.
Warning:
To avoid harmless, static-like electric shock, ensure the mass spectrometer
is in Standby mode before you touch any of its external surfaces that are marked with
this high voltage warning symbol.
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, handle sharp parts and materials with
care.
2.
Pull the source enclosure release (located at the bottom, right-hand side) outward, and
swing open the enclosure.
3.
Remove the blanking plug from the corona pin mounting contact.
Tip:
Store the blanking plug in a safe location.
Figure 3–19: Corona pin mounting contact:
Corona pin mounting contact blanking plug
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