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343 Owner’s Manual
Section 3
Performance Yacht
The jump start studs are located near or on the
battery switch panel.
BATTERY SWITCHES
Your Cobalt is equipped with two battery switches
located under the port aft cockpit seat cushion.
The battery switch connects one or two batteries to
the electrical circuit of an engine or generator.
The switch provides isolation and positive
disconnect of the battery to protect against
tampering, electrical fire hazards and battery
rundown. Rotate the switch to the OFF position
when the boat is not in use.
Both battery switches are connected to the
engines' charging system, the generator's charging
system and cabin 12 VDC components. Refer to
the battery switch user's manual for additional
information.
SHORE POWER
CONNECTION
The shore power system requires a special, marine
grade three-conductor cable to make a proper
connection to the shore. Dockside connections and
the boat side connections are plug-in. Boat side
connections are also locked in position with a
threaded locking collar to prevent accidental
disconnection and enhance water resistance. The
shore power connection is located at the port aft of
your boat. Make sure the shore power connection
cover is in place when the shore power connection
is not in use.
1 – Shore Power Cord
2 – Threaded Locking Collar
3 – Boat Receptacle
To connect:
1. Turn off the boat’s MAIN AC circuit breaker on
the Cabin Distribution Panel.
2. If the outlet on the pier has a disconnect switch,
turn the switch off.
NOTICE:
Do not start an engine from the
jump start studs without the
batteries connected to the
boat's charging system.
Damage to engine and charging
system will result.
NOTICE:
The automatic bilge pump
circuit will remain energized
even when the battery switches
are in the OFF position.
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DANGER
Avoid fire, explosions, electrocution,
injury or death. Plugs and receptacles
for different systems are designed in
non-interchangeable configurations. A
plug from one system cannot fit another
system. Do not modify a shore power
cable. Use only commercially available
adapters for system modification.
Ventilate the boat interior by opening the
deck hatches, windows and cabin door
to provide adequate ventilation.
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