Agilent 6500 Series Q-TOF LC/MS Maintenance Guide 61
Maintenance 2
To adjust the electrospray nebulizer needle
To adjust the electrospray nebulizer needle
When required After replacing the electrospray nebulizer needle or if symptoms indicate the 
needle is not correctly adjusted,
Tools required • Adjustment fixture (p/n G1946-20215)
• Gloves, clean
• Magnifier (p/n G1946-80049)
• Wrench 3-mm, open-end (p/n 8710-2699)
• Wrench ¼-inch x 5/16-inch, open-end (p/n 8710-0510)
Parts required None 
1 Install the nebulizer in the adjustment fixture. 
Figure 15 Nebulizer installment with the adjustment fixture.
2 Loosen the needle holder locknut. 
3 Position the magnifier so you can see the tip of the nebulizer. 
4 Adjust the needle holder until the needle is even with the tip of the 
nebulizer.