Agilent 6500 Series Q-TOF LC/MS Maintenance Guide 91
Maintenance 2
To remove the APCI nebulizer
To remove the APCI nebulizer
When required When you need to access the nebulizer for maintenance.
Tools required • Gloves, clean
Parts required None
1 Shut off the flow of LC solvent.
2 Shut off the flow of nebulizing gas.
3 Disconnect the LC tubing and nebulizing gas tubing from the nebulizer.
4 Turn the nebulizer counterclockwise until it disengages from the retaining
screws.
5 Gently lift the nebulizer out of the spray chamber.
Figure 35 APCI nebulizer
The tip of the nebulizer may be very hot. Allow it to cool before handling it.