World Class Catamarans 2004 270 TE, Owner'S Manual

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World Class Catamarans
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STANDARD FEATURES
BATTERY LAYOUT AND MANAGEMENT
The 270 TE is equipped with three batteries which are located in the forward rigging com-
partment. They can be reached using the access hatches located on the port and starboard side
of the console. A cranking battery is installed on each side, and a dedicated house battery is
installed in the starboard compartment. Wire leads run aft to the battery management panel,
which is located on the starboard wall of the leanbar. See Chapter 3 for information regarding
the operation of this panel. The engine cranking leads are run from the management panel and
connected to a positive stud located on the bulkhead in each aft rigging compartment. The
engine ground is secured to the cranking battery on its respective side (see diagram below).
The house battery provides the power for all your DC accessories. The main lead runs aft
to the “HOUSE” switch on the battery management panel, then to the console through the 50
amp “DC Main” breaker, located on the top left corner of the management panel. During normal
operation the “DC Main” breaker can remain in the “ON” position, and the “HOUSE” switch will
control current flow. The main ground for all DC accessories is tied into the common ground on
all batteries (see diagram below).
For a detailed drawing of the panel connections, see the diagram on page 13 of this
chapter.
PORT
CRANKING
BATTERY
HOUSE
BATTERY
STBD.
CRANKING
BATTERY
POSITIVE STUD
POS. ENGINE LEADS
PORT ENGINE GRD.
POSITIVE STUD
POS. ENGINE LEADS
STBD. ENGINE GRD.
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A
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ANKING LEAD
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