World Cat 255DC 2022, Owner'S Manual

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6.6.2 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.
6.6.3 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.
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6.5.4 24 Hour Circuits
The fuse holders located at the batteries protect the 24 hour essential circuit wiring. Per NMMA and USCG
guidelines, these fuses are constantly energized to provide power for bilge pumps and memory functions.
This helps to protect your vessel even when you are not available. The battery switch does not need to be
“ON” for these fuses to have power. Inspect the fuses regularly. If a fuse blows constantly, have your dealer
investigate the problem as soon as possible to prevent damage to your boat.
6.6 Battery Selection
World Cat supplies the original batteries onboard your vessel. We use Group 27 batteries. In the event of a
failure, replacements must be of equal size and specifications (see below):
GROUP 27
CCA: 8 00
MCA: 10 00
RESERVE CAPACITY: 182 Min @ 2 5 A
6.6.1 Battery Care
Batteries should be secured in a non-metallic tray and insulated boots should cover the terminals.
Depending on the style of battery you choose, inspect the electrolyte and perform routine maintenance as
suggested by the manufacturer. Remove corrosion from the terminals quickly to prevent failure. Use a stiff
brush and a solution of water and baking soda to remove corrosion, then grease the terminals to prevent
further build-up. Be careful to clean up thoroughly to avoid contaminating the electrolyte.
When servicing the batteries, follow the safety procedures shown below and work to avoid electrolyte
spills which can harm you and your vessel.
!!! DANGER
All batteries contain an electrolyte, commonly sulfuric acid, which is a caustic and volatile
chemical. Use extreme caution when charging or servicing.
!!! 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.