World Cat 230CC, Owner'S Manual

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6.8.1 Safety
• Use protective clothing and accessories such as aprons, gloves, and eye wear to protect yourself
while servicing batteries.
• Avoid cigarettes, open flames, and sparks. Batteries can produce toxic and explosive gases;
therefore, store or charge them in a well-ventilated space.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets.
6.8.2 Exposure
If you are exposed to the electrolyte solution, follow these procedures and seek immediate medical
attention.
EXTERNAL - Flush with large amounts of water for contact with the skin. If severe irritation occurs or it
contacts your eyes. Seek medical attention immediately.
INTERNAL - Consume large amounts of water or milk, coupled with milk of magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Seek medical attention immediately.
The guidelines above are basic and do not alleviate the owner of responsibility should an accident occur. Use
good judgment and common sense to avoid
an accident.
!!! CAUTION
When reconnecting your batteries, always connect the red cable to the positive terminal and the
black cable to the negative terminal (in that order). Reversing them can damage your electrical
system and create the potential for electric shock.
!!! CAUTION
Never disconnect a battery while underway. Doing so may result in damage to your boat’s
electrical system and the engine’s alternator.
6.9 Wiring and Circuit Protection
Your World Cat is 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 terminals, which are heat shrunk to protect the integrity of the connection. Harnesses are
routed through PVC rigging tubes to prevent chafing and covered with sheathing when necessary.
6.10 Control System
World Cats come equipped with a rocker switch panel at the helm and additional rocker panel on the hardtop
for those features. The rocker switch panel control unit houses the circuit protection for all the accessories,
breakers are located under each switch that controls a given appliance. If a breaker trips simply push it in to
reset. When possible have your dealer replace defective electrical components. If that is impractical, be certain
to use identical replacements to ensure the integrity of the system.
!!! CAUTION
Failing to use the correct replacement breaker could result in failure of the device or damage to the
electrical system. Contact your dealer for repair information.