RDG603A11 - Issue 10 - Shire 14 85, 130 WB Owners
Manual Page 17 of 52
Single Alternators
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On engines fitted with single alternators, connect the main positive battery cable to
the starter motor solenoid terminal.
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Do not attach any part, hose, or cable to the engine wiring harness. There is a
warning label attached to the harness to remind you of this.
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Connect the wiring extension harness multi plug to the panel plug, and the other end
to the engine.
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Connect the start battery positive cable to the engine starter motor solenoid terminal.
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Starter motor battery cable size to be a minimum of 50mm
2
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Twin Alternators
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Shire 14 85/130WB - Connect the domestic battery positive cable to the 120A
alternator B+ terminal (see wiring diagram). This ensures that the 140A charges the
start battery.
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Use 50mm
2
cable for 240A alternator and 40mm
2
cable for 140A
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Both negative battery terminals can be connected to a common earth point.
10.
Electrical Options
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If the engine is fitted with the optional 230V VDO travel power system, refer to the
manual supplied with it for correct wiring, control box installation and operation.
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The Shire range can be supplied with other optional additional 12v or 24v
alternators. A 24 V Alternator will be supplied fitted but not wired. It is the
responsibility of the boat builder to ensure that this is correctly wired to the boats
electrical system
.
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If an optional 24V equipment is fitted to either a new engine, or fitted to an old
engine as an upgrade, ensure that all cables, master switches, terminals, split
charge relays etc are of sufficient capacity for the increased current/voltage.
