Press the two fluidics line quick-connects and the vent line quick-connect to the right of the
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sheath filter.
Figure 11. Sheath filter and sheath filter quick-connects
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Disconnect the vent line.
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Discard the filter according to standard laboratory protocol and local regulations.
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Install a new sheath filter with the arrow pointing up.
Run the Purge Filter fluidic mode to remove air bubbles (see "Purging the Sheath Filter" on
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page 72). Repeat this step until all air bubbles are purged from the filter.
Close the front panel.
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Replacing the SIT
Replace the SIT if the tubing is clogged even after repeatedly cleaning and flushing the SIT.
Ensure the SIT is protracted in a tube of DI water and the cytometer is turned off.
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If the cytometer was shut down properly using the Fluidics Shutdown procedure, the SIT will
already be protracted and left is water.
NOTE: If the SIT is not protracted, turn on the cytometer and run Fluidics Shutdown. Then
turn off the cytometer.
Obtain a SIT tubing assembly.
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Open the SIT door. Identify the four components shown below.
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