3 6 0 E
X P R E S S
8–5
B
ATTERY
S
ELECT
S
WITCH
The 360 Express is equipped with five batteries and three battery select switches. The four aft
batteries are grouped into two banks, each bank consisting of two batteries wired in parallel. The
fifth battery is designated for the bow thruster system. It is located behind the fold-out helm table.
One battery select switch is designated for each engine; the accessories operate from the same
switch as the starboard engine. See
“Battery Wiring With Select Switches” on page 8–42
for a
battery wiring diagram.
An outboard engine should be connected to each battery select switch. Battery bank 1 receives
charge from the starboard engine and battery bank 2 receives charge from the port engine. The
fifth battery receives charge from the center engine. In normal use, select position “1” on the
starboard switch, select position “1” or “2” on the center switch, and select position “2” on the
port switch so that both aft battery banks will charge simultaneously with the engines running. For
emergency situations when neither battery bank alone will start the engines, select “Both” on each
switch. Return the switches to normal operation settings after starting the engines.
S
EACOCKS
A ball valve seacock is installed on the inlet thru-hulls for the livewell, washdown, air/cooler
pump, generator systems, and the discharge seacock for the head discharge system. It is necessary
for the seacock to be in the open position to operate these systems. The open position is identified
by the orientation of the handle. If the handle is in line or parallel to the body of the valve, the
seacock is in the open position. If the handle is perpendicular to the body of the valve, the seacock
is in the closed position. The air and generator seacocks have remote arms installed on the
handles. The open position for these seacocks can be obtained by pulling up on the remote arm
attached to the seacock handles. Pushing down on the remote arm closes the seacock.
H
ARD
T
OP
Do not use the hard top for storing heavy or large items such as a raft. The frame for the top is
designed for continual use with antennas, radar, and outriggers. The additional weight caused by
larger items such as a raft may cause damage to the frame structure.
W A R N I N G
Never turn the battery select switch to the “OFF” position with an engine (including generator)
running as this could damage the engine charging system or the diesel generator’s control panel.
C A U T I O N
All seacocks should be in the closed position if not in use or if the boat is unattended to prevent the
taking on of water if a plumbing component fails.
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