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SEASTAR Hydraulics
7. Pump runs continuously.
Bleed fitting left open.
Purge valve open.
Contamination causing flow
sensors to stick.
Unit plumbed incorrectly.
Air in system.
Close bleed fitting.
C
lose purge valve.
Shake wheel back and forth quickly several
times. If problem persists contact SeaStar
Solutions technical support.
Verify hose routing as noted on page 9
through
page 10.
Repeat purge procedure.
9. Poor steering response
or drift.
Air in system.
Dirt or debris in helm check
or relief valve(s).
Dirt or debris in power
steering cylinder valve or
damaged power steering
cylinder.
Repeat purge procedure .
Replace or repair helm pump(s).
Replace or repair power steering cylinder
8. Cylinder 'Hunts' or
makes continuous
course corrections
Autopilot incorrectly set up.
Refer to Autopilot controller documentation for
correct set up.
Adjust Autopilot pump flow rate on DC Power
Unit. Refer to page 17.
DC POWER STEERING UNIT