World Class Catamarans 2004 270 TE, Owner'S Manual

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World Class Catamarans
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DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Your 270 TE comes equipped with the digital control system discussed in Chapter 3 of this
manual. The switch pods are located on the instrument panel forward of the helm, and the con-
trol unit is mounted inside the console along the rigging wall
(early 2004 models will have three
rocker switches instead of two pods)
. The boat’s wiring harnesses are connected to the control
unit and accessory fuse blocks via a terminal strip. The strip is labeled to make it easier to iden-
tify the circuits. A wiring diagram is provided on pages 10-12 to allow you to trace circuits when
necessary.
BILGE PUMPS / FLOAT SWITCHES
Your 270 TE is equipped with two 1500 GPH bilge pumps. Each pump is connected to a float
switch which automatically triggers the pump when water comes to rest in the bilge. The float
switches are connected to the battery management panel through the hull harness and receive
power from the fuses along the the top of the panel. These fuses are constantly energized and
ensure the safety of your boat even when the battery switches are in the “off” position. The
pumps can be manually engaged using the switch pod located on the console.
The bilge pumps are located behind the aft rigging compartment and can accessed through
the inspection plates in the motorwell, forward of the engines. The wiring for these pumps is
secured on the inboard side of the centerline stringer which is visible from the inspection port.
See the hull wiring diagram on page 10 for details.
Inspect the operation of your bilge pumps and their connections at least annually. To do so,
activate the pump by momentarily lifting the arm on the float switch, then check the operation
using the switch pod. When testing, do not allow the pumps to run dry for more than two to
three seconds. Extended dry operation can result in damage to your pump. Keeping your bilge
areas clean can also help extend the life of your pump.
FRESHWATER SYSTEM
The freshwater pump and wiring are located on the starboard wall inside the console. The
freshwater pump is connected to the 20 gallon freshwater tank also located in the console. The
tank is filled through a fitting located on the starboard vertical wall of the console. Similar to
residential well pumps, the freshwater pump pressurizes the system to 40 psi. then shuts down
until the pressure drops below that level. Most owners leave the pump “on” throughout the day,
and use the system when necessary. On the 270, the freshwater pump feeds the Hosecoil™,
(see
operating instructions on the next page) , located on the starboard side of the leanbar. To view the
layout of the freshwater system see the drawing on page 14.