BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Instrument Manual
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2. Place a sample tube containing 3 mls of diluted Decontamination Fluid (PN
653154) on the SIP and run the instrument for 5 minutes on FAST.
3. Place a sample tube containing 3 mls of 0.22 µm filtered, DI water on the SIP
and run the instrument for 2 minutes on FAST.
4. From the Instrument menu in BD Accuri C6 Software, activate the manual
decontamination fluid cycle by selecting “Run Decontamination Fluid Cycle”.
5. When the Decontamination Fluid Cycle is complete, turn off the BD Accuri C6
6. Remove tube of 0.22 µm filtered, DI water from SIP.
7. Disconnect the fluidic harness from the C6 and the fluid bottles, empty the four
fluid bottles, and wipe down the outside of the instrument with 70% ethanol.
8. Pack the C6, fluid bottles and tray, fluidic harness, and power supply in the
Pelican Case.
When disconnecting the fluidic harness from the cytometer, always
disconnect from the bottle end of the harness first to prevent fluid leaks.
NOTE: Contact Accuri Technical Support if you are having difficulty performing
this procedure due to instrument malfunction, or you need further guidance on
the process.
Limited Warranty period is one (1) year from the earlier of, (i) first operation of the
Products by Buyer or (ii) ten (10) days after shipment of the Products to Buyer.
This Limited Warranty covers software and firmware, and defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and does not apply to ordinary wear and tear. For
more detailed information, refer to the warranty information at
www.AccuriCytometers.com.
Extended warranties are available. Visit www.AccuriCytometers.com for information.
For Technical Support, contact:
In the USA:
Accuri Cytometers Inc.
173 Parkland Plaza
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA
Phone: +1.734.994.8000
Fax: +1.734.994.8002
Email: TechSupport@AccuriCytometers.com