Everglades 455 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION
ACCESSORY PROBLEMS
The automatic switch on the bilge pump does not activate
the pump .
• The fuse or circuit breaker for the automatic switch has
tripped or blown. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker.
• The battery is dead. Charge or replace the battery.
• The pump impeller is jammed by debris. Clean pump im-
peller housing.
• The wire connections in the bilge have corroded. Replace
connectors and secure above the bilge waterline.
• The automatic switch is defective. Replace the switch.
• The pump is defective. Replace pump.
The bilge pump will not run when the manual switch is
activated.
• The circuit breaker supplying the switch has tripped. Reset
the circuit breaker. Replace if defective.
• The battery switch is off. Turn on the battery switch.
• The pump impeller is jammed by debris. Clean pump im-
peller housing.
• The wire connections in the bilge have corroded. Replace
connectors and secure above the bilge waterline.
• The switch is defective. Replace the switch.
• The pump is defective. Replace pump.
Head will not flush.
• The fuse for the head circuit is blown. Replace the fuse.
• The holding tank is full. Pump out the holding tank.
• There is bad connection at the head pump or the switch.
Repair the connection.
• The head pump is defective. Replace the pump.
Excessive odor from marine head.
• Back pressure in the holding tank. Pump out holding tank
and clean the vent and vent hose.
• No deodorizer in the holding tank. Add deodorizer to the
holding tank each time it is pumped out.
• The waste in the tank is over two weeks old. Pump the
holding tank if it has contained waste for two weeks or more.
Holding tank will not empty. • Holding tank vent is clogged. Clean the vent and vent hose.
• There is a vacuum leak in the hose from the holding tank to
the deck pump out fitting. Tighten loose fittings or replace
damaged hoses.
The air conditioner runs for a short time & then cuts out. • The intake scoop strainer for the raw water system is clogged
with weeds or debris. Back down the boat to clear debris or
clean the scoop strainer.
• The air conditioner pump sea strainer is clogged. Clean
the strainer.
• The raw water supply thru hull valve is closed. Open the
valve.
• The raw water system is air-bound. Make sure the thru hull
valve is open and run the boat above 15 m.p.h. The speed
scoop on the thru hull fitting will force the air lock out of
the system.
• The air conditioner raw water pump is not pumping and
needs to be repaired or replaced.