BD FACSCanto - Scheduled Maintenance

52 BD FACSCanto Flow Cytometer Reference Manual
Scheduled Maintenance
For optimal cytometer functioning, perform the following maintenance
according to the recommended schedule.
Procedure Description and Location Frequency
Fluidics startup Replaces BD FACS shutdown
solution with BD FACSFlow
solution
Refer to the BD FACSCanto
Instructions for Use.
Daily
Fluidics shutdown Replaces BD FACSFlow
solution with
BD FACS shutdown solution
Refer to the BD FACSCanto
Instructions for Use.
Daily
Wipe down SIT and
aspirator arm
Prevents saline deposit buildup
Refer to the BD FACSCanto
Instructions for Use.
Daily
Empty the waste See Emptying the Waste
Container on page 54.
Daily and as needed
Purge fluid filters Removes air from fluid filters,
ensuring they will not dry out
See Purging the Fluidics Filters
on page 57.
Weekly
Change the waste tank
cap
See step 6 on page 56 (in
Emptying the Waste Container
procedure).
Monthly