User guide

DuoSpray™ Ion Source User Reference
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Figure 7-6 Corona discharge needle tip at rear of ion source
5. Turn the corona discharge needle adjustment knob counter-clockwise until it is
loose.
6. Gently pull the corona discharge needle adjustment knob to remove the corona
discharge needle from the ceramic sleeve, taking care not to break the sleeve.
7. Remove the corona discharge needle adjustment knob from the corona discharge
needle.
8. Install the corona discharge needle adjustment knob on a new corona discharge
needle and then insert the needle into the sleeve.
9. Tighten the corona discharge needle adjustment knob until the connection is firm.
10. Holding a new tip between the thumb and forefinger of one hand and the corona
discharge needle with the other hand, rotate the corona discharge needle tip
clockwise to install the tip.
11. Install the ion source on the mass spectrometer. Refer to Install the Ion Source on
page 88.
Replace the Sample Tubing
Use the following procedure to replace the sample tubing if it has a blockage.
1. Stop the sample flow and make sure that any remaining gas has been removed
through the source exhaust system.
2. Remove the ion source. Refer to Remove the Ion Source on page 96.
3. Disconnect the sample tubing from the probe and the union.
4. Replace the sample tubing with the same length of tubing used previously.