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1 Installation
26 Agilent Multimode for 6210/6220 TOF Installation and Maintenance Guide
Changing Sources
To convert between the ESI, APCI or APPI and the multimode
ion source
Do this step if you want to change the source between ESI, APCI or APPI and
the multimode source. To change to the multimode source for the first time, go
to “Installation” on page 7 instead.
1 Change the Source setting to minimum for drying gas, nebulizer gas,
vaporizer temp, and drying gas temp.
2 Disconnect the nebulizer gas tube from the current ion source.
3 Disconnect cables for source type that is installed.
4 Remove the current ion source.
5 Unscrew and remove the spray shield.
CAUTION
Do not touch the top of the multimode source or the capillary cap. They may be very
hot. Let the parts cool before you handle them.
CAUTION
Do not insert fingers or tools through the openings on the multimode spray chamber.
When in use, the capillary and capillary cap are at high voltages up to 4 kV.