Waters SYNAPT G2 - Replacing the Lockspray Source Assembly Seals; Removing the Probe Adjuster Assembly Probe and Source Enclosure Seals

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Replacing the LockSpray source assembly seals
Note: You do not need to replace the NanoLockSpray source assembly seals;
this section relates to the LockSpray source only.
Mechanical wear and solvent degradation of the source assembly seals can
cause gas leakage from the source. Annual replacement of the following seals
reduces the chance of these seals failing:
• Probe adjuster assembly probe seal
• Probe adjuster assembly nebulization gas seal
• Source enclosure seal
• Source enclosure nebulizer gas seal
• Source enclosure desolvation gas seal
Removing the probe adjuster assembly probe and source
enclosure seals
Required materials
• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• O-ring removal kit
To remove the probe adjuster assembly probe and source enclosure seals
Warning: The source components can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.