Transport and Unpacking

Transport

  1. Use a Seakeeper-provided shipping crate for transport, P/N 12098. The overall dimensions of a fully-packed Seakeeper 1 crate are 27.5 L x 27.5 W x 23.25 H in. (0.70 L x 0.70 W x 0.60 H m) with a weight of 430 lbs (195 kg), including accessories.
  2. Seakeeper 1 crates can be stacked up to two (2) units high. Only like units should be stacked. i.e., Seakeeper 1 on top of a Seakeeper 1
  3. Both air and ground transport are acceptable and available through Seakeeper.
  4. Seakeeper shipping crates must be transported in environmental conditions between -4°F and 140°F (-20°C and 60°C).

Unpacking Crate

Reference Drawing No. 90515 – Seakeeper 1 Crate Unpacking Instructions, for detailed unpacking instructions. Once the Seakeeper 1 crate has been unpacked, follow these instructions when lifting the unit:

  1. Remove and set aside cover, electrical components, cables, and misc. items.
  2. Attach Small Gyro Lifting Bar Kit, P/N 11766, to the two lifting eyes located on the top of the Seakeeper enclosure.
    1. Stay clear of the Seakeeper 1 when the unit is being lifted and use safe practices for working under a suspended load. The Seakeeper 1 weighs 365 lbs (165 kg).
  1. See Figure 4 for proper lifting arrangement. Additional details can be found in Drawing No. 90516 –Seakeeper 1 Bolt-In Installation Details.
  2. Remove lifting eyes once unit is installed. Lifting eyes must be removed prior to operation.

Figure 4 – Seakeeper 1 Lifting Arrangement