World Cat 2006 250 DC, Owner'S Manual

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WIRING AND CIRCUIT PROTECTION
All World Cat are wired using marine grade tin coated copper wire, instead of standard copper wire. Tin coated
copper is manufactured to withstand the harsh saltwater environment better than standard copper, which is used for
residential applications. Environmentally sealed Deutsch™ connectors are installed on all accessories located below
the waterline to ensure watertight connections. The remaining devices are installed with high quality splices and ter-
minals, which are heat shrunk to protect the integrity of the connection. Harnesses are routed through PVC rigging
tubes to prevent chaffing and covered with sheathing when necessary.
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM
All World Cats come equipped with a digital control system, consisting of a control unit and remote switch pod.
The control unit houses the circuit protection for all the accessories activated by the switch pods. A label is mounted
on the control unit to advise you which breaker controls a given funtion. If a breaker trips, simply push it in to reset.
When possible have your dealer replace a defective breaker. If that is impractical, remove the cover from the control
unit and pull out on the original breaker. Replace by snapping in a new breaker, being sure to use a breaker identical
in capacity to the original.
Accessories not integrated into the control unit can include lights with integrated switches, marine head controls,
stereos, aftermarket electronics and 12V outlets. These devices draw current from the accessory fuse blocks. The fuse
blocks are similar to those found in automobiles, and use snap-in fuses to protect a circuit. You can obtain replace-
ments for these fuses from your dealer or local auto-parts store. Always replace a damaged fuse with one of equal rat-
ing.
Ground blocks are another integral part of your electrical system. These are connected to the common battery
ground and individual appliances, to provide a path for current flow back to batteries.
For customers unfamiliar with electrical systems, World Cat recommends the following book:
Boating Magazine’s: Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems
Written by: Ed Sherman
Publisher: International Marine (Division of McGraw Hill Companies)
Copyright: 2000 International Marine.
! CAUTION
Failing to use the correct replacement breaker could result in failure of the device or damage to the electri-
cal system. Contact your dealer for repair information.
! CAUTION
When working on your electrical system, disconnect the batteries to prevent shock, or damage to your elec-
trical system. If possible, have an electrician perform repairs.