BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Instrument Manual
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Changing the in-line sheath filter, fluidic bottle filters, and peristaltic pump tubing
every two months is recommended. Heavy use of the cytometer may warrant more
frequent changes.
The following table lists the parts and reagents that are required for regular
maintenance.
Table 4-1. BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Replacement Parts/Reagents List
Peristaltic Pump Tubing (Set of 2)
Sheath bottle filter (1 large) and Decon/Cleaner
Bottle Filters (2 small)
In-line Sheath Filters (1 ea.)
BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer 1-year
Maintenance Kit contains: (12) Peristaltic Pump
Tubing, (6) Sheath Bottle Filter, (12)
Decontamination/Cleaner Bottle Filters, and (6)
In-line Sheath Filters
BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer 2-Month
Maintenance Kit contains (2) Peristaltic Pump
Tubing, (1) Sheath Bottle Filter, (2)
Decon/Cleaner Bottle Filters and (1) In-line
Sheath Filter
Decontamination Concentrate Solution (makes
200 mL)
Decontamination Concentrate Solution (makes
1 L)
Bacteriostatic Concentrate Solution (for treating
10 L Sheath Fluid) (10 vials)
Cleaning Concentrate Solution (makes 1 L)
BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Fluid Kit:
contains concentrate for making 1 L each of
Cleaning and Decontamination Solutions,
Bacteriostatic Concentrate for treating 10 L of
Sheath, and 8 mL of Extended Flow Cell Clean
Extended Flow Cell Clean Solution
BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Starter Kit:
Contains concentrate to make 1 L each of
Cleaning and Decontamination Solutions,
Bacteriostatic Concentrate to treat 10 L of
Sheath,8 mL of Extended Flow Cell Clean, and
4 mL of both 6- and 8-Peak Validation Beads
Visit www.accuricytometers.com for a complete list of available parts and reagents.
An automated notification and reminder system is contained in the BD Accuri C6
Software to alert the user to perform the recommended preventive maintenance as
described in this manual. This includes removal and replacement of the peristaltic
pump tubing, in-line sheath filter and the fluidic bottle filters.