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Part # 15050091 Rev. C
Clean the Flow Cell Holder
1
Put on a new pair of powder-free latex gloves.
2
Using an alcohol wipe or a lint-free tissue moistened with ethanol or isopropanol,
carefully wipe the surface of the flow cell holder until it is clean.
CAUTION
Do not allow alcohol to drip into the vacuum holes or around the manifolds. Use a low-lint
lab tissue to dry the stage, if necessary.
Figure 19
Inspect Vacuum Holes
3
Visually inspect the flow cell holder to make sure that it is free of lint and the vacuum
holes are free of obstructions.
Load the Sequencing Flow Cell
NOTE
Do not replace the manifold gaskets.
1
Place the flow cell on the flow cell holder with the inlet and outlet ports facing
down
and the barcode on the right. Make sure that the arrow on the left edge of the flow cell
points towards the instrument.
2
Gently slide the flow cell towards the top and right guide pins until it stops.