Boston Whaler CONQUEST 345, Owner'S Manual

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4-1 345 Conquest
Section 4 • Electrical System
345 Conquest
Section 4 • Electrical System
The 345 Conquest is equipped with an electrical
system powered by a series of deep-cycle, lead-acid
batteries. The batteries are charged by running the
generator or when the engines are running or can
be charged by shore power when the engines and
generator are off.
A battery charger located on the forward wall of the
battery compartment (See fig. 4.2.1) facilitates the
charging of the batteries when using shore power.
See Section 3, page 3-30 for shore power operation.
The electrical system utilizes battery selector switches
to control the delivery of power to the following:
Electrical Systems
• Engine Ignition.
• Engine tilt trim system
• Helm switch panel & helm instrument
panel
• Lighting/Navigation systems
• Livewell system
• Add-on accessories and electronics
Batteries
The battery trays, located behind an access door
on the port wall of the companion lounge, and the
forward wall under the helm seat house and secure
the batteries (See charts below).
NOTICE
Always store the batteries in the battery trays.
Tighten the knobs on the top of the trays to
keep the batteries secure.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
AVOID contact with skin, eyes and clothing. If
contact occurs, immediately flush the affected
area with large quantities of water and call for
medical assistance.
!
DANGER
Battery Trays
DC Electrical System
Application Group Volts MCA* RC 25 Qty.
USA (SAE) 31 12 800 135 min 4
* Marine Cranking Amps
** Additional battery needed with triple engines.
NOTICE
REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
EXACT BATTERY REQUIREMENTS.
The chart below is provided for reference purposes
only.
Use only AGM batteries with Verado
engines.
Application Group Volts CCA* Reserve Qty.
Intn’l (EN) 31 12 975 65Ah 4
* Cold Cranking Amps
Battery Locations Chart
NOTICE
Ensure that your batteries meet Mercury’s AGM
& CCA requirements