System Maintenance
NovoCyte Quanteon Flow Cytometer Operator's Guide 121
2 Press the metal clip on the quick coupler to disconnect the tubing from the
NovoFlow sheath fluid container' cap.
3 Unscrew the cap and take the tubing-filter assembly (see figure below) out
from the container and put it on a clean lint-free wipe.
Figure 100. NovoFlow Sheath Fluid Inlet Filter
4 Replace the old filter with a new one and correctly connect the tubing to the
filter.
The procedures described above may vary if NovoCyte Fluidics Cart is used.
Please refer to NovoCyte Fluidics Cart Operator's Guide for more details.
Please use proper force when tightening the Luer connectors.
The ends of the sheath fluid inlet filter are different to ensure the filter is
connected into the system in the correct direction. Incorrect installation will
lead to system malfunction.
5 Click Instrument > Fluidics Maintenance > Priming to prime the fluidic
system.
When replacing the sheath fluid inlet filter, do not twist or kink the tubing.
Replace NovoRinse and NovoClean Solution Inlet Filter
NovoRinse and NovoClean solution inlet filters are placed inside the NovoRinse
and NovoClean containers, respectively, to filter out micro-particles or impurities in
the solution.
1 Make sure the instrument is in Ready or shut down status.
2 Press the metal clip on the quick coupler to disconnect the tubing from the
NovoRinse or NovoClean container' cap.