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