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BD FACSort System 337452 Rev. A
Droplet Containment System
This system consists of a vacuum pump and an outer tube that surrounds the sample
injection tube. When the tube support arm is on either side of the injection tube, the
vacuum pump is activated, removing sheath as it backflushes from the tube
(Figure 3-3). When the tube support arm is centered, the pump is deactivated.
CAUTION
When placing a tube on the SIP, be sure to center the tube support arm as soon
as possible to avoid having the sample aspirated and removed to the waste reservoir.
Collection Station
The area that houses the collection tubes.
Collection Tubes
The collection tubes are located in the collection station. Three 50 mL conical tubes can
be installed in the collection station. The conical tubes are used to collect the cells after
they are sorted.
Sort Line
The sort lines are tubings that deliver the sorted sample to the collection station. The
lines are not visible frm the collection station; however, periodic cleaning inolves
flushing these tubings.
Sort Line Purge Button
The purge button located in the collection station automatically rinses the sort line
when pressed.
purge button
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