5-68 Maintenance Procedures
7. Wait 10 minutes.
Rationale: The high APCI probe heater temperature removes any
chemical contamination from the probe tip.
8. Click Standby .
Replacing the APCI probe sample capillary
Replace the stainless steel sample capillary in the APCI probe if it becomes
blocked and you cannot clear it, or if it becomes contaminated or damaged.
Removing the existing capillary
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
•7-mm wrench
• Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
To remove the existing capillary
1. Remove the probe from the source (see page 3-18).
2. Retrieve the combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
from its storage location on the source adaptor housing.
Warning: The probe and source components can be contaminated
with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Warning: The probe and source can be hot. To avoid burn injuries, take
great care while performing this procedure.