Seakeeper 10 Installation Manual (90841-2) 10-254-0435 to Current
6.0 Installation and Start Up Checklist
6.1 Checklists Introduction
This section describes the first startup of the Seakeeper.
Reference Documents & Drawings:
- 90842 – Seakeeper 10 Operation Manual
- 90437 – Seakeeper Commissioning Form
- 90569 – Seakeeper ConnectBox and App Quick Start Guide
- SWI-105 – Commissioning Checklist
- Previous sections for mechanical, electrical, and cooling installation must be completed before initiating this startup sequence.
- Before continuing, covers must be installed unless the Seakeeper is inaccessible and there is no risk of injury. Also, the area around the Seakeeper must be clear of personnel and equipment.
The Installation and Start-Up Checklist section provides an overview of the primary steps covered in the installation manual and should be referenced throughout the installation process. For the Seakeeper 10 installation, the installer should commission each Seakeeper unit with the Seakeeper Commissioning Form (90437). The Commissioning Checklist Work Instruction (SWI-105) provides a checklist of items to inspect and verify during the commissioning process and serves as a supplement to the Seakeeper
Commissioning Form (90437).
All Seakeeper stabilizers should be commissioned to verify that installation specifications and requirements have been appropriately implemented. The commissioning process should include completing the Seakeeper Commissioning Form (90437), reviewing all the items in the Installation Checklist, and verifying that the Seakeeper operation is without alarms or abnormal behavior.
6.2 Installation Checklist
Please Complete Checklist and e-mail to
support@seakeeper.com or emeasupport@seakeeper.com.
6.2.1 Mechanical Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Mechanical Installation)
_____ Seakeeper foundation installed in hull
_____ Foundation bolts torqued to specification
6.2.2 Electrical Checklist
(Reference Seakeeper Drawing No. 90257 – Seakeeper 10 Cable Block Diagram & Installation Manual Section: Electrical Installation)
Mount Components
_____ Optional remote ConnectBox mounting (near helm or in an accessible location)
Connect Customer Supplied Cables
Seakeeper Ground Cable (Customer supplied)
_____ Install lugs on both ends of customer-supplied 10 AWG (6 mm2) ground cable
_____ Connect one end of ground cable to nearest vessel ground and other end to
Seakeeper 10 rear brace
Connect Seakeeper Supplied Cables
Control Power Cable
_____ Connect control power cable from Seakeeper to 24 VDC power at
customer-supplied connection box or directly to circuit breaker
_____ Plug connector of control power cable into mating connector on
Seakeeper wire harness
AC Input Cable
_____ Connect AC input cable from Drive Box to 230 VAC single phase at
customer-supplied connection box or directly to circuit breaker
DC Seawater Pump Power Cable
_____ Connect DC seawater pump power input cable from Seakeeper to 24 VDC /10 A
power at customer-supplied connection box or directly to circuit breaker
_____ Plug connector of DC seawater pump power cable into mating connector on
Seakeeper wire harness at DC SW Pump In
DC Seawater Pump Output Cable
_____ Connect seawater pump output cable from DC SW Pump Out to Y-Branch SW
Pump Output & Valve Cable
_____ Connect seawater pump and electric valve to Y-Branch SW Pump Output &
Valve Cable
MFD Ethernet Adapter Cable
_____ Connect male end of ethernet adapter cable to Ethernet connection on
ConnectBox
_____ Route ethernet adapter cable to selected MFD compatibility cable towards
helm
_____ Connect female end of ethernet adapter cable to MFD compatibility cable
_____ Connect MFD compatibility cable to MFD Display
6.2.3 Cooling Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Cooling Installation)
_____ Verify coolant level in coolant reservoir
_____ Connect seawater hoses / open sea cocks to heat exchanger and test
seawater pump
_____ Verify 4.5 GPM (17 LPM) minimum and 6 GPM (22.7 LPM) maximum
seawater flow through heat exchanger under all operating conditions
of the boat
6.2.4 Start-Up Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Start Up & Operation Manual Section: System Operation)
_____ Remove lifting eyebolts and install cover panels
_____ Turn on 24 VDC circuit breakers
_____ Turn on 230 VAC circuit breaker
_____ Verify Seakeeper app appears on MFD, and no ALARMS are present
_____ If Seakeeper app does not appear,
troubleshoot per appropriate technical bulletin
_____ Follow instructions in Installation Manual Section: Start-Up
Instructions to turn on the Seakeeper
_____ Verify seawater pump turns on while the Seakeeper is turned ON.
The Seawater Pump operates intermittently when cooling is needed.
_____ Verify no ALARMS are present
_____ Turn off the Seakeeper
_____ AC & DC power and seawater pump breakers may be turned off
after the Seakeeper is turned off.
_____ Seakeeper 10 takes 4+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM from full speed.
6.3 Start Up Checklist
Refer to Seakeeper 10 Operation Manual for detailed start up instructions.
Prior to beginning the start up sequence all previous Sections of the Installation Manual for Mechanical, Electrical, and Cooling installation must be complete.
Before continuing, the Seakeeper cover must be installed and the operating clearances must be clear of personnel and equipment.
| CHECK | REQUIREMENT TO BE MET |
| Remove lifting eyebolts and install sealing bolts and flat washers into lifting eyeholes and install top cover panels. | |
| Supply 230 VAC to Motor Drive Box at customer-supplied electrical disconnect. | |
| Energize control power and seawater pump breaker. | |
| Verify ConnectBox and MFD is active and no alarms present. | |
| Override seawater pump “ON” for 5 seconds) and verify flow at seawater outlet. (To activate override, at 0 RPM flywheel speed, hold down SERVICE button wrench icon for 5 seconds to reveal override screen) | |
| Deactivate seawater pump when completed obtaining seawater flow rate. | |
| Press Seakeeper ON/OFF Button and follow instructions in Seakeeper Operation Manual for complete start-up instructions. | |
| Verify no alarms are present. | |
| Power Seakeeper down, the Seakeeper flywheel will take 4+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM. |