Invacare M71 service manual Replacing the On-Board Battery Charger Fuse

SECTION 10—BATTERIES/CHARGER

Threaded Fuse Holder with 250V, 6.3 amp Fuse

Battery Charger Cable

Charger

FIGURE 10.6 Replacing the On-Board Battery Charger Fuse

Replacing the On-Board Battery Charger

WARNING

DO NOT replace the battery charger fuse with anything other than a 250V 6.3 Amp fuse. Otherwise, equipment damage and/or personnel injury may occur.

DO NOT attempt to remove the battery charger with power applied to the wheelchair. Otherwise, equipment damage and/or personnel injury may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.7 on page 96.

NOTE: Take note of position and orientation of battery charger wires and tie-wraps for reinstallation.

NOTE: The output of the battery charger is fused with a 250V, 6.3 amp fuse. The fuse holder is located at the top of the charger as it is mounted to the wheel chair. This fuse should be checked first before replacing the battery charger for improper operation. Refer to Replacing the On-Board Battery Charger Fuse on page 94.

1.Remove the batteries from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing Batteries on page 89.

2.If necessary, remove the rear shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Shrouds on page 74.

3.Disconnect the battery charger cable from the controller charger cable.

NOTE: The battery charger is secured to the frame with two tie-wraps and hook and loop strips.

4.Remove the four tie-wraps securing the existing charger and charger cable to the wheelchair frame.

5.Pull existing charger away from wheelchair frame to release the hook and loop strips and remove the existing charger from the wheelchair frame.

6.Place the new battery charger against the wheelchair frame, ensuring that the hook and loop strips properly engage.

7.Using four tie-wraps, secure the charger to the wheelchair frame.

Part No 1118377 95 Pronto® M71™