Removing the ESI probe tip and gasket

Required materials

• Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
• 7-mm open-end wrench
• 10-mm open-end wrench

To remove the ESI probe tip and gasket:

 Warning: To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous materials, wear clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
 Warning: To avoid burn injuries, take great care while performing this procedure.
 Warning: To avoid puncture injuries, handle sample needles, syringes, fused silica lines, and borosilicate tips with extreme care.

1. Remove the ESI probe adapter from the source (see Removing the probe adapter).
2. Use the 7-mm wrench in conjunction with the 10-mm wrench to remove the probe tip.

3. Remove the metal gasket from the probe tip.

 Warning: To avoid spreading contamination with biologically hazardous, toxic, and corrosive materials, dispose of all waste materials according to local environmental regulations.

4. Dispose of the metal gasket in accordance with local environmental regulations.
5. If the probe tip is damaged, dispose of it in accordance with local environmental regulations.