5-94 Maintenance Procedures
To fit the new source enclosure and probe adjuster assembly probe seals
1. Ensure that all the grooves for seals are free from dirt and debris.
Tip: If contamination is present, use 1:1 methanol/water, applied to a
lint-free cloth, to carefully clean the grooves.
2. Fit the new source enclosure seal to the source enclosure:
a. Feed the seal into the groove at the bottom, right-hand corner.
b. Work around the seal in the counterclockwise direction, pressing it
into the groove.
3. Fit the following new seals to the source enclosure:
• Nebulizer gas seal
• Desolvation gas seal
Requirement: These seals have a special cross-section; fit them in the
groove as shown.
4. Fit the following new seals to the probe adjuster assembly:
• Probe seal
• Nebulizer gas seal
5. Fit the source enclosure to the instrument (see page 5-11).
Warning: The source components can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
Caution: Ensure that the tails of the source enclosure seals are
correctly located in their grooves when fitting them to the source
enclosure.
Groove
Seal