Agilent Technologies Triple Quadrupole LC/MS User Manual

5 Maintenance
Cleaning a clogged capillary
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Cleaning a clogged capillary
This EMF item relies on the rough vacuum reading to determine a clog in the
capillary/capillary. If the rough vacuum reading falls below a value of 1.4 Torr, the
EMF item will be flagged.
Schedule
When the rough vacuum reading flags an error.
Equipment List
• Clean powder-free nitrile gloves
• LC/MS-grade isopropanol
• Capillary (new, if replacing)
Steps
1 Put on clean, powder-free nitrile gloves.
2 Remove and replace the capillary with a new unit, or reinsert the capillary after
cleaning and drying.
3 Monitor the rough vacuum level to ensure that it does not fall below 1.4 Torr.

Agilent Technologies Triple Quadrupole LC/MS Specifications

General

Brand	Agilent Technologies
Model	Triple Quadrupole LC/MS
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English