BD FACSFlow Supply System User’s Guide
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11. Bleed the sheath filter for 5 seconds.
12. Set up the cytometer as usual.
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Shutting down the system (page 22)
Shutting down the system
Introduction
This topic describes the procedure for shutting down the system.
We recommend that you leave the system running continuously to
avoid running out of fluid without warning.
Procedure
To shut down the system:
1. Perform the standard cytometer shutdown procedure.
2. Shut off the BD FACSFlow supply system by toggling the
power switch to the Off position, after you have turned off the
cytometer.
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Starting up the system (page 20)
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Responding to alarms (page 22)
Responding to alarms
Introduction
This topic describes how to respond to the Waste Full and Sheath
Empty alarms.
Determining the
source of the alarm
If an alarm sounds, check the BD FACSFlow supply system control
panel to determine the cause of the alarm. You can turn off the
audio alarm, but the alarm indicator light cannot be turned off
until the situation that triggered the alarm is remedied.
