{"id":11336,"date":"2022-07-27T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T15:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals-dev.seakeeper.com\/ride\/seakeeper-ride-commissioning-instruction\/1-introduction\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T18:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:39:08","slug":"1-introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/seakeeper-ride-configuration-instructions\/1-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"1. Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Updated 8\/20\/25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following installation, the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Ride system must be configured prior to operation. This process is performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM\/boat builder) or a professional <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> certified installer if they performed the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Scan the QR code below to access <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Ride BILT 3D instructions. BILT App will assist in familiarization with the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Ride components and includes a specific section for configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1005\" height=\"1003\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-Ride-QR-code-5.16.23-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13080\" style=\"width:285px;height:284px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-Ride-QR-code-5.16.23-2.png 1005w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-Ride-QR-code-5.16.23-2-768x766.png 768w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seakeeper-Ride-QR-code-5.16.23-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"158\" src=\"http:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10754\" style=\"width:116px;height:79px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>ATTENTION!<\/strong> Changing these critical settings can render the system non-functional and create an unsafe operating condition. Please proceed only if you have read and understand this manual in full.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"158\" src=\"http:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-63.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10754\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>ATTENTION!<\/strong> Advanced Mode configurations should only be changed under extenuating circumstances, such as replacing system components or if an incorrect calibration has been confidently diagnosed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Ride systems installed by end users, follow the steps below to configure your new system. The full procedure should take approximately 10 minutes if the boat is in a proper location before starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After following both the Mechanical and Electrical installation instructions, begin configuring by ensuring the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The boat is on an even keel (level port to starboard)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The boat is trimmed level (no excess bow down or stern down angle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPS has consistent satellite signal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have access to Controllers (If the boat is in the water this may not be possible, and therefore the boat may need to be trailered for the full procedure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are aware of the cable side of the Actuators (example: port side Actuator Cable is in the port cable entry)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have access to the Distribution Module for unplugging and re-plugging in Controllers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have access to the MFD and optional Keypad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have access to circuit breakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have access to the engine key switch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No unnecessary persons are on the vessel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated 8\/20\/25 Following installation, the Seakeeper Ride system must be configured prior to operation. This process is performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM\/boat builder) or a professional Seakeeper certified installer if they performed the installation. Note: Scan the QR code below to access Seakeeper Ride BILT 3D instructions. 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