Troubleshooting - SeaSTAR PA1200-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

FAULT
1.
P/A unit does not
turn on.
2.
Turns the wrong way
3.
Wheel is bumpy
4.
Helm locks up in both
directions
5.
Helm only turns in one
direction and free wheels
in the other
6.
Steering is very hard (stiff)
7.
No Power Assist, Lights are
blinking.
8.
After hitting hard over and/or
running at high loads with the
SeaStar PRO Power Assist,
the effort at the wheel
increasing dramatically.
Power Assist for SeaStar Systems
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CAUSE
Blown Fuse/Breaker
Wrong electrical connections
Lines reversed
Air in system
Hoses installed in the wrong
ports.
Kinked or collapsed line
Port or Starboard line is
connected to the reservoir R
port on the P/A unit.
P/A unit is not turned on.
Partially kinked or collapsed
line.
H1, H2 or R port screen
filters are plugged with
contamination.
Note sequence of blinking
lights
Helm is super charging
SOLUTION
Replace 'external' fuse if blown first.
Replace 'internal' fuse if blown second.
Or, reset breaker.
2 x 40 amp ATO/ATC fuses are
NOTICE
located inside the rear panel of the SeaStar
Power Assist Pump.
If it is necessary to replace the
WARNING
fuse(s) in the Power Assist Unit, ensure
the Power Assist Unit is turned OFF.
Refer to wiring diagram and location of
fuse on on page 13.
Review the plumbing diagrams for your system
noted on page 6 through page 10, confirm
that your hoses are hooked up correctly.
Re-Bleed. Concentrate on remaining air in
the P/A unit.
Autopilot has not been bled as per instructions.
Review the plumbing diagrams for your system
noted on page 6 through page 10, confirm
that your hoses are hooked up correctly.
Check ALL lines for sign of a collapsed or
kinked line.
Review the plumbing diagrams for your system
noted on page 6 through page 10, confirm
that your hoses are hooked up correctly.
See fault #1
Check ALL lines for a sign of a collapsed
or kinked line
Remove H1, H2 and R hose and fittings.
Clean screens located in the adapter fittings.
See page 22 for details
Super charging is a normal occurrence
with ALL PRO systems, while running at
higher loads and/or hitting the hard over
point. This should not be taken as a fault
in the system.
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