Bill, I checked out my machine and I agree that this could be a problem. However, on the machine here there is a clip on the rail in the front right side as you face toward the machine that keeps the filter supported high in the rail. Also the filter is kept slightly bent in the rail which raises it up somewhat as well (in the Calibur). You might want to check these aspects, as my filter only catches the tubing from the waste and sheath and that doesn't prevent the drawer from opening smoothly. My FACScan air filter is identical to the one I have in the Calibur, ALFCO-typeDXA, and the service engineer has always reminded me to be certain that I install the filter with the etched arrow facing up - perhaps this could help. Gene Pizzo ---------- From: william nostrom To: cyto-inbox Subject: FACS calibur filter problems Date: Wednesday, April 09, 1997 8:08AM Hello Flowers This is for all of you who have use the FACS Calibur. I have been having problems with the laser air filter on my instrument. This is the filter that sits above the sheath/ waste drawer, and below the laser assembly. Everytime I open the drawer, the sheath tank fluid resistor cap catches the edge of the filter and tears it apart. I ahve gone through four filters within a very short period of time because of this. I have an alder FACScan, and I compared the filters, and have noticed that the filter on the calibur is about 1/8 of an inch thicker than that on the Scan. I also believe that the older filter is made sturdier. I ahve called BD about this, and theu assured me that they would look into it, but haven't heard of anyone else having problems. My question then, IS anyone else having these problems? I just ordered these filters, so I am thinkng that they may just be defective. If anyone is having problems, you should call the BD customer support number. Thanks Bill --------------------------------------------------------- Get Your *Web-Based* Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------
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