RDG603A73 - Issue 3
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WARNING:
BURN HAZARD!
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULPHURIC ACID. NEVER ALLOW
BATTERY FLUID TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. SEVERE
BURNS COULD RESULT. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT IS WORN.
Domestic battery banks that are too large create excessive loads on the domestic alternator.
Alternators running at maximum output for prolonged periods of time will eventually fail
prematurely; alternators that fail due to the battery bank being over the maximum
recommended size will not be covered by warranty.
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The maximum domestic battery bank is calculated using the following:
- Live aboard, three times domestic alternator, maximum output current.
- Weekend cruising or hire fleet use, three and a half times domestic
alternator, maximum output current.
Example 1:
Live aboard application fitted with a 150amp domestic alternator
3 x 150 = 450 ampere/hour maximum battery bank size
Example 2:
Weekend cruising or hire fleet application fitted with a 240amp domestic alternator
3.5 x 240 = 840 ampere/hour maximum battery bank size.
15. Seawater Strainer
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A bulkhead mounted seawater strainer or similar is
NOT
supplied with the engine. We
recommend that one is fitted between the seawater inlet (seacock) and the sea water
pump inlet.
16. Control Panel
CAUTION
All Shire engines are supplied with an engine control panel that shows RPM and hours run
and include warning lights and a warning buzzer. The deluxe panels also have additional
gauges for the water temp, oil pressure and battery charging. The panels are designed to be
