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8.1.1 The main fuse

The entire electric system is protected against overload by two master fuses. The master fuses are
mounted on the positive battery cables.
NOTE
A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking the entire electric system. An
InvacareĀ® specialised dealer must perform the replacement.
8.2 Batteries

8.2.1 What you need to know about batteries

Power is supplied by two 12V gel batteries. The batteries are maintenance-free and only need
regular charging.
New batteries should always be fully charged once before their first use. New batteries will be at
their full capacity after having run through approx. 10 - 20 charging cycles. How fast the batteries
will be discharged will depend on many circumstances, such as ambient temperature, condition of
the surface of the road, tyre pressure, weight of the driver, way of driving and utilisation of lighting,
etc.