Agilent Technologies G1960-60470 User manual

Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture
User Guide
Before you begin 2
To inspect the nebulizer 3
This guide applies to the Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture Kit (p/n G1960-60470).

Before you begin
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Before you begin
Make sure that your kit includes these parts:
Callout Number Description Part Number
1 Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture GT430-20470
2 LED Flashlight 0960-3400
3 Flashlight Adapter GT430-21012
4 40× Magnifier 1000-1541
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To inspect the nebulizer
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To inspect the nebulizer
1Insert the LED Flashlight into the Flashlight Adapter and tighten the thumb
screws.
2Insert the nebulizer into the Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture:
aCarefully insert the tip of the nebulizer into the end of the Nebulizer
Adjustment Fixture.
bSlide the heads of the two spring loaded socket head cap screws through
the mounting holes on the body of the nebulizer.
cTurn the nebulizer body 1/8 turn counter-clockwise.
If the nebulizer is too tight or too loose, loosen or tighten the nut on the
captured screws to adjust the tension on the spring.
3To inspect the end of the nebulizer for poor needle centering, plugged needles,
or nozzle damage (Figure 1).
aGently push the 40× Magnifier into the end horizontal position of the
Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture. The focal length approximately
corresponds to the end of the 40× Magnifier.
bPush the LED Flashlight into the Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture. No tool is
needed.
For ES or ESI nebulizers, use Vertical #2 Position.
For APCI nebulizers, use Vertical #1 Position.

To inspect the nebulizer
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Figure 1. Setup to inspect the end of the nebulizer.
4To inspect the side of the nebulizer for the correct needle adjustment length,
damaged needle, or corroded nozzle (Figure 2):
aGently push the LED Flashlight into the end horizontal position of the
Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture.
bPush the 40× Magnifier into the Nebulizer Adjustment Fixture. No tool is
needed. The focal length approximately corresponds to the end of the
magnifier.
For ES or ESI nebulizers, use Vertical #2 Position.
For APCI nebulizers, use Vertical #1 Position.
Figure 2. Setup to inspect the side of the nebulizer
LED Flashlight
Flashlight Adapter
Nebulizer Needle
Vertical #1 Position
Vertical #2 Position
40× Magnifier
LED Flashlight Nebulizer Needle
Vertical #1 Position
Vertical #2 Position
40× Magnifier

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5Turn on the LED Flashlight. The on/off switch is at the end of the flashlight.
CAUTION
Do not hit or touch the end of the nebulizer or you can damage the needle.
6Gently slide and rotate the 40× Magnifier into or out of the Nebulizer
Adjustment Fixture to focus the magnifier on the end of the nebulizer nozzle
and needle. For the APCI nebulizer, if needed, remove the pocket clip to focus
properly.
If the needle is not in the correct position or shows signs of wear or damage,
refer to the animated Maintenance Guide for instructions to adjust or
troubleshoot your nebulizer needle.

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July 2018
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G1960-90470 REVISION C
In This Book
This book contains instructions to inspect
your nebulizer using the Nebulizer
Adjustment Fixture. To adjust your needle, or
to troubleshoot needle issues, refer to the
animated Maintenance Guide that is
available from the Resource App for your
Agilent 6000 Series LC/MS.
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