160 BD High Throughput Sampler User’s Guide
Figure B-1 Location of positioning screw (example of BD LSR II)
6 Grasp the sides (or back) of the HTS unit and slide it forward until it meets
the stop in the base plate.
7 [BD FACSCanto II] Remove the probe (refer to Replacing the Probe on
page 129) and the overflow reservoir.
8 [BD FACSCanto] Remove the catch tray.
9 [BD LSR II and BD FACSCanto] Lift the HTS unit off of the base plate by
doing the following:
• Slightly lift the HTS unit to clear the positioning screw.
• Being careful not to strain the sheath tubing, slide the unit towards you
until you can access the filter.
Any cytometer surface that comes in contact with biological specimens can
transmit potentially fatal disease. Use universal precautions when handling
cytometer hardware. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the HTS unit, do not slide the HTS
unit out so far that it becomes unbalanced.
positioning screw
base plate