Agilent 6500 Series Q-TOF LC/MS Maintenance Guide 83
Maintenance 2
To adjust the nebulizer needle for the ESI with Agilent Jet Stream
To adjust the nebulizer needle for the ESI with Agilent Jet Stream
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 32 Nebulizer installation with adjustment fixture
2 Loosen the T6 screw that locks the needle holder in place.
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.