9
BD FACSort System
337452 Rev. A
1
Slide the fluidics drawer out. Flip the vent valve toggle switch in the direction of
the arrow.
The switch, located between the sheath and waste tanks, relieves the sheath tank
of air pressure.
2
Disconnect the sheath tubing (white) and the air tubing (blue) from the
instrument by squeezing the metal clip on the quick-disconnect and pulling each
connector from the fitting.
3
Disconnect the fluid detection probe connector by squeezing the sides while
pulling the plastic connector.
4
Slide the metal bracket away from you, and lift up to remove it.
5
Remove the sheath tank, remove the fluid detection probe, and fill the tank to 3/4
its capacity with the recommended sheath fluid.
CAUTION
Avoid filling the sheath tank to its maximum capacity. When a full tank
is pressurized, fluid may be forced into the air supply tubing, preventing proper
pressurization. Additionally, since there is approximately 400 mL of bleach in the
4 L waste tank, filling the sheath tank to maximum capacity will overfill the waste
tank.
6
Replace the sheath tank.
7
Replace the sheath bracket by sliding the metal bracket toward you. Make sure
that the square lip on the right side of the bracket is covering the ball valve.
8
Return the connectors to their original positions.
•
Insert the sheath fluid detection probe connector into its housing.
•
Insert the blue quick-disconnect into the blue-colored port until you hear a
click.
•
Insert the white quick-disconnect into the white-colored port until you hear a
click.
•
Verify there are no kinks in the sheath and waste tubing lines.
9
Flip the vent valve toggle switch to pressurize the tank.
Check the sheath tank to make sure it is properly pressurized. A properly
pressurized sheath tank will not be able to move around under the bracket.