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FUSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: A BLOWN FUSE INDICATES A FAILURE IN THE CHARGING CIRCUIT.
LOCATE AND CORRECT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING THE CHARGER.
A blown fuse is normally caused by a short in the DC output cord, a shorted diode, or a
reverse polarity connection to the batteries. Refer to the Component Test Procedures to check
each of these potential failure sources.
To replace the fuse assembly, follow the step-by-step procedures listed below. A 3/8 inch
socket and a Phillips screwdriver are the tools required for this replacement procedure.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT BOTH AC INPUT AND DC OUTPUT CORDS FROM ALL
POWER SOURCES. POWER IS NOT NEEDED FOR THIS REPLACEMENT.
1. Disconnect the charger’s AC input cord from its outlet and the DC output plug from the
battery receptacle.
2. Remove the Phillips screws that retain the charger cover and then remove the cover.
3. Remove the three nuts on the back of the fuse assembly which secure the two transformer
secondary wires and the buss bar as shown in Figure 17.
4. Loosen the nut that holds the buss bar to the ammeter, and then remove the buss bar and
the two wires from the fuse assembly.
5. Remove the two Phillips screws from the front of the charger which are used to attach the
fuse assembly to the enclosure.
6. Install the new fuse assembly into the base attaching it to the front of the enclosure. Safety
standards require the clear plastic fuse cover to be installed between the enclosure and the
fuse assembly, thus protecting the end user.
7. Connect the wires and buss bar to the new fuse assembly where they were originally
located. Torque to 22 inch-pounds.
8. Torque the nut on the ammeter which has the buss bar connection to 22 inch-pounds.
9. Replace the charger cover and tighten the cover screws.
Figure
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