
Chapter 6: Shutdown and Maintenance 213
Unscheduled Maintenance
There are several cytometer components that should be cleaned periodically or
checked for wear and replaced if necessary. See the indicated sections for the
following maintenance procedures.
Table 6-3 Unscheduled maintenance
Procedure Recommended Frequency
Changing Nozzles on page 214 As needed when running different sized
particles
Cleaning the Nozzle on page 216 When stream irregularities indicate that
the nozzle is clogged
Closed-Loop Nozzle Maintenance on
page 218
As needed
Installing or Removing a Sample Line Filter
on page 220
When the sample line filter needs to be
installed or changed
Changing the Pinch Valve Tubing on
page 223
As needed
Cleaning the Camera Windows on
page 225
When smudges appear in the Breakoff or
Side Stream windows
Removing the Deflection Plates on
page 228
As needed to clean the deflection plates
Lubricating the Sample Injection Chamber
O-Ring on page 229
As needed when the O-ring is dry
Cleaning the Optical Filters on page 231 As needed when changing a filter
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