Waste fluid container, Mechanics – Luminex FLEXMAP 3D User Manual User Manual
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FIGURE 12.
Fluidics Bay
1
Sheath filter
2
Blue tubing attached to sheath fluid container
3
Orange tubing attached to waste fluid container
Waste Fluid Container
The waste fluid container receives waste from the system. To maintain a stable flow rate, do
not move the waste line or container during system operation and make certain the waste
fluid container is properly vented. Place the container at least three feet below the surface on
which the instrument rests. You can place it as far away from the instrument as the tubing
allows. Never place it on top of the instrument. Refer to safety instructions for the waste fluid
container within the
WARNING:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling
parts that come into contact with potentially biohazardous
samples.
Mechanics
The mechanical subsystem of the Luminex
®
FLEXMAP 3D
®
instrument includes a filter
system.
Replaceable ventilation filters clean the air used to cool the instrument and pressurize sheath
fluid. The four filters must be checked and cleaned as prescribed in the
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Technical Overview
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