Sheath container components
The sheath container components are shown in the following image:
Item Number Component
1 Cap handle
2 Filter assembly
3 Sheath fluid line (blue) to flow cytometer
4 Air line (green)
5 Alarm sensor
6 Clamp knob
7 Vent valve
Procedure
To prepare the sheath container:
1. Verify that the flow cytometer is in standby mode.
Press the STANDBY button on the control panel if necessary.
2. Disconnect the green air line, sheath fluid line, and alarm sensor from the sheath container.
3. Depressurize the sheath container by pulling up on the vent valve.
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