BD Accuri C6 Flow Cytometer Instrument Manual
7820018 Rev-2 3
Refer to the BD Accuri C6 Safety and Limitations Manual (PN 7820091) for complete
safety information.
When setting up the cytometer, note the details in the following sections to maximize
the instrument’s performance.
Operating temperature of the cytometer is between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F).
Operating humidity is < 80% relative humidity.
The cytometer is designed to fit on a laboratory bench top. Keep a perimeter of at
least six (6) inches (15 cm) around the instrument and computer for proper
ventilation and to protect the instrument and computer from liquid spills.
Take special care while handling fluids around the cytometer. Ensure that
uncontained fluids do not enter the instrument or computer. Clean up spills
immediately. Never place anything on top of the cytometer, including sample tubes
and racks.
Turn off the instrument and unplug the power cord before manually cleaning the
cytometer.
Only approved fluids should be used in the operation or cleaning of this instrument.
See the following table for a list of approved reagents.
Table 2-1. Approved Reagents
0.22 µm filtered, deionized (DI) water with or without
bacteriostatic concentrate solution (PN 653156)
Cleaning concentrate solution (PN 653157) diluted
according to package instructions
Decontamination concentrate solution (PN 653154)
diluted according to package instructions
Extended flow cell cleaning solution (PN 653159)
Do not use household bleach as a decontamination solution. It contains
fluorescent whitening agents that may interfere with fluorescence detection.
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