Chapter 8: Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Scheduled Maintenance; Unscheduled Maintenance - Cytek Biosciences Aurora User Manual

Maintenance Schedule

Any instrument surface in contact with biological specimens can transmit potentially fatal
disease. Use universal precautions when cleaning the instrument or replacing parts.
Wear suitable protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves.
Routine maintenance of the Aurora cytometer includes periodic replacement of parts. For part
numbers, see "Supplies and Replacement Parts" on page 91.

Scheduled Maintenance

The following table describes the scheduled maintenance procedures for your cytometer.
Maintenance Procedure
Replacing the sheath filter
Decontaminating the fluid
system (Long Clean)

Unscheduled Maintenance

The following table describes the list and frequency of unscheduled maintenance procedures for
your cytometer.
Maintenance Procedure
Cleaning the SIT (SIT Flush)
Purging the sheath filter
(Purge Filter)
Removing air bubbles from
the flow cell (Degas Flow Cell)
Cleaning the flow cell
(Clean Flow Cell)
Cleaning external surfaces
Description
Ensures debris-free sheath fluid
Cleans the fluidic lines with bleach
Description
Backflushes the SIT
Removes bubbles from the sheath
filter
Removes bubbles from the flow cell
Runs 10% bleach solution followed by
DI water through the flow cell
Keeps surfaces free from salt buildup
Maintenance
Frequency
Every 6 months, or as
needed
Once a month and prior
to service calls
Frequency
As needed, or after
running sticky dyes
If bubbles are present in
the sheath filter, or if the
plenum or sheath tank
run dry
A needed
As needed, or after
running sticky dyes
As needed

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