Clean the Flow Cell

1.

Put on a new pair of powder-free gloves.

2.

Using plastic forceps, grip the flow cell by the base of the plastic cartridge and remove it from the flow cell container.

3.

Lightly rinse the flow cell with laboratory-grade water until both the glass and plastic cartridge are thoroughly rinsed of excess salts.

Excess salts can affect flow cell seating on the instrument. If salts dry in the imaging area, imaging can also be affected.

4.

Using care around the black flow cell port gasket, thoroughly dry the flow cell and cartridge with a lint-free lens cleaning tissue. Gently pat dry in the area of the gasket and adjacent glass.

5.

Clean the flow cell glass with an alcohol wipe. Make sure that the glass is free of streaks, fingerprints, and lint or tissue fibers.

6.

Dry excess alcohol with a lint-free lens cleaning tissue.

7.

Make sure that the flow cell ports are free of obstructions and that the gasket is well seated around the flow cell ports.

If the gasket appears to be dislodged, gently press it back into place until it sits securely around the flow cell ports.