9-12 FI/FD Operation
4. Fasten the two clips at each side of the FI/FD inner source probe.
5. Ensure that the vent valve is closed (fully clockwise).
6. Press the VAC button on the right side of the instrument.
See also: Figure titled “Probe insertion lock:” on page 7-3.
7. Wait until the green light in the center of the pump probe switch
illuminates.
Tip: On the MassLynx Tune window, click Vacuum > Monitor to display
the vacuum levels. You should see the Backing pressure rise and then
fall into the green region as the probe insertion lock is pumped out.
8. Click , to switch the instrument into Standby.
9. Open the source isolation valve.
10. Pull out the retaining stopper.
11. Push the FI/FD inner source probe into the outer source.
12. Adjust the micrometer until the emitter is centered between the two
extraction rods.
Caution: Do not leave the FI/FD inner source probe in the
retracted position when not in use. Remove the probe from the
instrument.
Caution: Ensure that the emitter does not touch the extraction
rods or the GC-FI column. You can view the position of the
emitter through the outer source viewing port.
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