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d) If both breakers are in the ON position, check to see if boat power source is present. If
power source is present, turn on another boat 115 vac accessory to make sure main
breaker is operational.
e) If main breaker is operational, using an AC voltmeter, check for 115 vac power at the
unit electrical box.
WARNING
ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE WHEN CHECKING 115 VAC POWER.
CONTACT WITH 115 VAC POWER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
f) If power is not present, check 115 (220) power leads on unit electrical box WHITE
terminal block for polarity, tightness and for signs of discoloration. If power is still not
present, check the air conditioner circuit breaker in the Main Circuit Breaker Panel for
loose connections (SEE ABOVE WARNING).
g) If 115 (220) vac power was present at the WHITE terminal block, using your AC
voltmeter, check for 24 vac on the "RED" wire attached to the BLACK terminal board
located directly above the WHITE terminal block on the side of the electrical box. You
should get a reading by placing one voltmeter lead on the "RED" wire and the other lead
on any other remaining lead along the black terminal board – WHITE, BLACK, OR
GREEN.
h) If 24 vac is present and all of the above checks and procedures are positive, most
likely the thermostat is faulty or a wire has loosened inside the electrical box. To check
the thermostat, take a 5 or 6 inch piece of insulated wire, strip the insulation back about
1/8 inch on each end and use it to short the "RED" wire to the "BLACK" wire on the
BLACK terminal board. If the unit immediately comes on, the thermostat is faulty and
needs replacing. If the unit does not operate, the problem is in the electrical box.
i) If 24 vac was not present in step g) above, most likely the transformer inside the
electrical box is faulty or a wire has loosened inside the box.
Note: Once a problem has been isolated to the internal portion of the electrical box,
the box must now be opened. Before preceding further, you must disconnect all 115
(220) vac electrical power to the boat. (SEE WARNING BELOW)
WARNING
IF ALL 115 VAC POWER IS NOT DISCONNECTED FROM THE BOAT YOU
MAY INCUR ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.