BD FACSFlow Supply System User Manual page 31

Fluid and air line
diagram
Preparing to flush
the system
The following diagram shows the fluid and air line connections for
the system flush procedure.
Cytometer connector panel
Air Out
Fluid In
To prepare to flush the system:
1. Disconnect the air line (green) from the Air Out port on the
cytometer.
2. Disconnect the fluid line (blue) from the Fluid In port on the
cytometer.
3. Place the stainless steel container near the cytometer.
Note: In the next two steps, use the tubing lines that are
dedicated to the stainless steel container.
4. Connect the air line (green) from the stainless steel container to
the Air Out connector on the cytometer.
5. Connect the fluid line (blue) from the stainless steel container
to the Fluid In connector on the cytometer.
6. Check the waste cubitainer to make sure there is capacity to
hold 6 L of fluid, and replace if needed.
Sheath filter
Air line
Fluid
line
Sheath plenum
Stainless steel
container
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