Seakeeper 40 Operation Manual (90716-1)
4.5 Alarms and Troubleshooting
The operator should physically examine the Seakeeper following an alarm. Continuing to reset without service intervention can result in personnel injury or damage.
The Seakeeper issues an alarm when it detects a malfunction that could cause damage or erratic operation. When an alarm occurs, the Seakeeper will stop and an alarm message is shown on the Display.
The alarm will not clear until the operator presses the Reset Alarm button and the alarm condition is no longer present. The operator can then press the Power On/Off button again to continue Seakeeper operation.
- A view of a typical Alarm screen.
- To reset the alarm, press the Reset Alarm button:
Troubleshooting
- At MFD app or 5″ Touch Display, check for alarms or warnings.
- Power Supply: Check electrical power source breakers ON or fuses installed and NOT blown.
- Mechanical Components:
- For temperature -related alarm, verify the coolant reservoir is filled with glycol mixture (50% ethylene glycol/50% distilled water). Verify seawater pump power aligned.
- Visually check mechanical fittings and joints for leakage.
- Visually check coolant and brake hoses for chaffing and leakage.
- Contact an authorized Seakeeper dealer for further assistance in diagnosing and resolving complex alarms.