BD FACSCanto - Decontaminating the Fluidics System (Long Clean)

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Decontaminating the Fluidics System (Long Clean)
Use the Long Clean command to decontaminate the internal sheath path with
BD FACSClean solution solution. After decontamination, the lines are rinsed
with BD FACS shutdown solution.
NOTICE This procedure takes 75 minutes to complete.
Materials
• undiluted bleach (for waste tank)
• BD FACSClean solution (approximately 275 mL)
• BD FACS shutdown solution (approximately 1,100 mL)
Procedure
1 Check all fluid levels; empty the waste if needed.
2 Select Cytometer > Cleaning Modes > Long Clean.
A confirmation dialog displays.
3 Click OK to continue. Once you have begun the Long Clean, you cannot
abort the process.
A completion message displays when the cleaning cycle finishes.
Figure 4-1 Long Clean completion message
BD FACSCanto clinical software
BD FACSDiva software