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alternator, maximum output current.
Example 1:
Live aboard application fitted with a 150amp domestic alternator
3 x 150 = 450 ampere/hour maximum battery bank size
Example 2:
Weekend cruising or hire fleet application fitted with a 240amp domestic alternator
3.5 x 240 = 840 ampere/hour maximum battery bank size.
The standard alternators fitted to Shire engines are not suitable for charging
lithium-ion batteries. If the standard alternators are used for charging lithium-ion
batteries, they will not be covered under warranty. If lithium-ion batteries are to be
used a specialist alternator will be required.
16. Seawater Strainer
• A bulkhead mounted seawater strainer or similar is NOT supplied with the engine. We
recommend that one is fitted between the seawater inlet (seacock) and the sea water
pump inlet.
17. Control Panel
All Shire engines are supplied with an engine control panel that shows RPM and hours run
and include warning lights and a warning buzzer. The deluxe panels also have additional
gauges for the water temp, oil pressure and battery charging. The panels are designed to be
splash proof and are correctly installed with the gauges vertical. Do not install so that they
remain out in the open or cover up when not on use.
The control panel engine tachometer is supplied already calibrated to measure correct engine
speed. If a new control panel, tachometer or alternative alternator is fitted, the tacho will
require re-calibrating.
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CAUTION
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