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2. Carefully fit the sample cone into the cone gas nozzle.
3. Fit the O-ring into the groove created between the sample cone and cone
gas nozzle.
Requirement: Fit a new O-ring, if necessary.
Fitting the sampling cone assembly to the source
Required materials
Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
To fit the sampling cone assembly to the source
Warning: The source components can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning: To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while working with
the source enclosure open if one or both of these conditions apply:
• An ESI probe is fitted (the probe tip is sharp).
• A corona pin is fitted (the pin tip is sharp).
Caution: To avoid damage, do not open the source isolation valve before
fitting the sampling cone assembly to the ion block assembly.