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BD FACSort System 337452 Rev. A
BACKFLUSH
—reverses the flow of sheath fluid and flushes fluid out of the sample
injection tube to remove clogs.
Sample Flow Rate Buttons
Three buttons allow you to select the sample flow rate.
•
LO
—12
µ
L/min of sample through the flow cell
•
MED
—35
µ
L/min of sample through the flow cell
•
HI
—60
µ
L/min of sample through the flow cell
Fluidics Drawer
The fluidics drawer (the lower left panel of the instrument), slides out for easy access to
the fluidics reservoirs and sheath filter.
Sheath Reservoir
This 4-liter container, located on the left, holds enough sheath fluid for approximately 3
hours of run time. It is equipped with a low-level fluid detector which indicates via
software a near-empty condition. A metal bracket fits over the reservoir to secure the
tank.
VENT VALVE
PRESS TO
RELIEVE PRESSURE
SALINE
FILTER
J69 J70
WASTE
SHEATH
sheath tank waste tank
probe sensor connectors
sheath filter
vent valve toggle switch
metal bracket
tab
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