BD FACSAria - Page 179

Chapter 6: Shutdown and Maintenance 179
6 When prompted, install a tube containing approximately 3 mL of cleaning
fluid such as BD™ FACSRinse solution (BD Catalog No.
340346), then
click OK.
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The cytometer loads the tube and cleans the cuvette with the cleaning
solution.
7 When prompted, install a tube containing approximately 3 mL of clean DI
water, then click OK.
NOTE Ensure that the DI water is clean by using a new tube each time.
This helps prevent buildup of possible contaminants in the flow cell.
The cytometer loads the tube and rinses the cuvette with DI water. A
progress message appears during the cleaning process. Click OK to dismiss
the message.
8 Click OK when you see a message informing you the system can be turned
off.