Agilent Technologies 6500 Series - To Adjust the APCI Nebulizer Needle

Agilent 6500 Series Q-TOF LC/MS Maintenance Guide 95
Maintenance 2
To adjust the APCI nebulizer needle
To adjust the APCI nebulizer needle
When required After replacing the APCI nebulizer needle or if symptoms indicate the needle
may not be 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, 2 required (p/n 8710-0510)
Parts required None
1 Install the nebulizer in the adjustment fixture.
Figure 40 Installing the nebulizer in the adjustment fixture
2 Loosen the needle holder locknut.
3 Position the magnifier so you can view the tip of the nebulizer.
4 Adjust the needle holder until the needle is even with the tip of the
nebulizer.