World Cat 2011 270TE, Owner'S Manual

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2012 World Cat 270TE Owners Manual
6.5 B
ATTERY
S
YSTEM
Your World Cat is equipped with three batteries, excluding the 320EC, 320CC and 330TE which have four. Two of
the batteries are dedicated as “cranking batteries” the third bank controls the DC accessories and is commonly
referred to as the “house” bank. To help maintain your batteries, a management system is installed on your boat. This
system, controlled by a panel similar to the one shown below, enables you to engage or disconnect the batteries,
distribute electrical charge, and parallel batteries in the event of a failure. Chapter 10 of this manual will provide
details regarding the location and wiring of your batteries and management panel.
6.5.1 Battery Distribution
The drawing above illustrates the normal operating position for the battery management panel. The “PORT START”,
“STBD START”, and “HOUSE” switches as well as the “DC MAIN” breaker are in the “ON” position and the
“EMERG PARALLEL” is “OFF”. In this position, you are supplying power to the engines through the cranking
leads and to the DC accessories through the 50 Amp “DC MAIN” breaker. When you have finished your trip, turn the
“PORT START”, “STBD START” and “HOUSE” switches off prior to leaving the boat. The “DC MAIN” can
remain “ON” at all times.
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