Owner`s manual

2012 World Cat 270TE Owners Manual
Your 270TE comes equipped with the digital control system discussed in section 6.9 of this manual. The switch pods
are located on the instrument panel forward of the helm, and the control unit is mounted inside the console along the
rigging wall. 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 identify the circuits. A wiring diagram is provided in section 10.4.2
through 10.4.5 to allow you to trace circuits when necessary.
10.1.3 Bilge Pumps / Float Switches
Your 270TE 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 in section 10.4.2 through 10.4.5 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.
10.1.4 Freshwater System
The freshwater pump and wiring are located in the console rigging space. 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 port vertical wall
of the console. Similar to residential well pumps, the freshwater pump pressurizes the system to 45 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 270TE, the freshwater pump feeds the Hosecoil™, through the y-valve located on the
starboard side of the leanbar. To view the layout of the freshwater system see the drawing in section 10.4.6.
10.1.5 Seacocks
Ball valves (seacocks) are installed on the water intake for both the livewell and raw water system. The seacock must
be in the open position for these systems to work. When open, the handle will be parallel to the valve. In the closed
position the handle is perpendicular to the valve (see picture below). World Cat recommends that the seacocks remain
in the closed position when not in use, or when the boat is left unattended to prevent the vessel from taking on water
due to a plumbing failure.
OPEN CLOSED
10.1.6 Livewell System
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