Owner`s manual

2012 World Cat 270TE Owners Manual
6.12 ACCESSORIES
Electrical accessories include all lights, pumps, and gauges assembled into your catamaran. Certain accessories are
standard to each model, while others are optional equipment. Below is a list of accessories and their function. Beside
each accessory is a list of the boats on which the item is standard. For information on optional equipment see Chapter
10 in this manual.
6.12.1 Navigational Lights
Per USCG guidelines, all powered vessels must have navigational and anchor lights. Every World Cat is equipped
with navigational lights at the bow, a pole light near the stern, or mast light on the hardtop. These lights must be used
in accordance with USCG regulations when anchored or underway.
6.12.2 Cockpit Lights
Cockpit lights are located at floor level to provide light while operating in low light conditions.
6.12.3 Console Lights
Lights located in the cabin or in consoles have an integrated power switch and are tied directly into the fuse block.
Operate them with the switch located at the base of the light.
6.12.4 Spreader Lights (Standard on Hardtop)
Attached to the hardtop or hardtop frame, spreader lights illuminate the cockpit in low light situations. They are
operated using the switch on the dome light or instrument panel and are protected by a fuse block.
6.12.5 Dome Light (Standard on Hardtop)
Located under the hardtop radio box, this light features both white and red lamps for nighttime operation. It is
powered by the fuse block located in the radio box.
6.12.6 Bilge Pump / Float Switch
Bilge Pumps evacuate standing water in the bilge. They can be operated manually, or automatically by the float
switch. The float switches are connected to the fuses along the top of the battery management panel.
6.12.7 Raw Water Pump
Supplies pressure to the raw water system. It contains a pressure switch similar to a residential well pump. You can
leave this appliance on at all times while underway.
6.12.8 Freshwater Pump
Supplies pressure to the freshwater system. It contains a pressure switch similar to a residential well pump. You can
leave this appliance on at all times while underway.
6.12.9 Livewell Pump (270TE)
Supplies water to the livewell system and is activated by the switch pod as follows:
Press one time for continuous operation,
Press two times for a 3 min. “ON” / 3 min. “OFF” cycle
Press three times for a 5 min. “ON” / 5 min. “OFF” cycle.
In traditional switching systems it cannot be cycled in this manner.
6.12.10 Macerator Pump
Used to evacuate waste and debris from fishboxes or to remove waste from marine head holding tanks.
6.12.11 12v Outlets
Located strategically throughout the boat, these outlets provide power to aftermarket accessories such as cell phones,
electric reels, and spotlights. Each outlet is independently wired to the fuse panel.
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