5.11.6 Main Fuse
CAUTION!
Risk of fire
A short circuit can cause extremely high currents
which can result in spark formation and fire.
– Always use an original strip fuse with the
approved amperage.
– If the main fuse has blown, first rectify the
cause before fitting a new one.
CAUTION!
Risk of fire and burns
Fitting incorrect strip fuse causes fire hazard.
– Only fix strip fuses in sequence shown in
image below.
– Tighten nuts with 3.3 or 3.5 Nm.
Fig. 5-62 Correct sequence of fitting original strip fuse
1
Strip fuse
2
Ring terminal
3
DIN 6923 nut
•
4 mm flat screwdriver
•
Strip fuse
•
8 mm socket wrench
•
Torque wrench 0-20 Nm (or similar)
A spare fuse is located behind the Invacare logo
on the rear battery.
If the fuse holder is damaged, you can replace it
completely with the battery cables.
Removing Main Fuse in Mobility Device with Battery
Boxes
1.
Turn off electronics on remote.
2.
Remove both battery boxes. See
3.
Remove shrouds on both battery boxes. See
.
4.
Fig. 5-63
Fuse holder (1) is located on top of batteries.
5.
Fig. 5-64
Pry open snap hook
B
with flat screwdriver
C
. Fuse
holder shroud
A
is open.
6.
If strip fuse has blown, you must first ascertain and
rectify the cause of the fault.
7.
Main fuse may only be replaced once fault has been
rectified.
Older fuse holder versions may be locked with
a cable tie. If so, cut open cable tie to access
fuse strip.
8.
Fig. 5-65
Remove strip fuse nuts (2).
9.
Remove strip fuse.
Removing Main Fuse in Mobility Device Without Battery
Boxes
1.
Remove rear shroud. See
2.
Fig. 5-66
Fuse holder (1) is located in fuse guide in front of
batteries.
3.
Fig. 5-67
Pry open snap hook
B
with flat screwdriver
C
. Fuse
holder shroud
A
is open.
4.
If strip fuse has blown, you must first ascertain and
rectify the cause of the fault.
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