Removing the probe adapter

Remove the probe adapter before replacing the ESI probe tip or gasket (see Removing the ESI probe tip or gasket).

Tip: You can replace the probe assembly without removing the ESI probe tip.

You can remove the probe adapter with or without the probe assembly installed. To remove the probe assembly, see Removing the probe assembly.

Required materials

Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves

To remove the probe adapter:
 Warning: To avoid personal contamination with biologically hazardous or toxic compounds, wear clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when performing this procedure.
 Warning: To avoid harmless, static-like electric shock, ensure that the mass spectrometer is in Standby mode before you touch any of its external surfaces that are marked with this high-voltage warning symbol.

 Warning: To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working with the probe and source; these components can be hot.

1. Prepare the instrument for working on the source (see Preparing the instrument for working on the source).
2. If the probe assembly is fitted, disconnect it from the LC system.
3. Disconnect the probe adapter cable from the high-voltage connector.
4. Unscrew the probe adapter locking ring.

 Warning: To avoid puncture wounds, handle sharp parts and materials with care.

5. Carefully remove the probe adapter from the probe adjuster assembly.
6. If available, fit the protective cap to the probe tip.