Seakeeper 16/18/12HD Operation Manual (90550-1)
Scheduled Maintenance Table
The following table contains the scheduled maintenance plan organized by systems: Mechanical, Hydraulic, Cooling, and Electrical. Scheduled maintenance is not covered under warranty.
For maintenance, find your local dealer at the Seakeeper Dealer Locator.
| System / Component | Task | Interval | Parts / Special Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical / Corrosion | Inspect unit for severely corroded areas and clean and touch up with paint. See Service Bulletin 90026 – Seakeeper Paint Information. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | Awlgrip Paint P/N’s: Primer: S9001 Primer Converter: S3001 Top Coat, Snow White: F8063 Top Coat Converter: G3010 |
| Hydraulic / Hoses | Check for cracks or chafing. If chafing found, reposition hose to provide clearance around hose. If chafing is severe, replace hose. Charge system per Service Bulletin 90025 – Brake Bleeding. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | Hydraulic Hand Pump Kit |
| Mechanical / Hydraulic Brake | Replace brake bushings, hydraulic accumulators and check valves | Inspect at 12 Months or 1000 Hours – Replace as needed or at 2000 Hours | Hydraulic Hand Pump Kit, Brake Bushing Replacement Tool Kit, Hydraulic Brake Parts Kit |
| Mechanical / Hydraulic Brake | Flush Hydraulic Oil | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | Hydraulic Hand Pump Kit Oil: AW46 |
| Cooling / Zinc Anode | Replace zinc anode as needed. Note the wear rate after each check and adjust inspection interval accordingly. | 3 Months or 150 Hours | Replacement Zincs are available from Seakeeper. |
| Cooling / Hoses | Check for cracks or chafing. If damaged, replace hose. Fill cooling system and purge air. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | Anti-freeze – 50/50 Ethylene Glycol mix. |
| Cooling / Seawater side | Inspect heat exchanger for signs of leaks. | 3 Months or 150 Hours | |
| Cooling / Seawater side | Fill with environmentally safe, marine anti-freeze during winter or periods of in-operation. | Winter | |
| Cooling / System | Cooling system flush | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | Fill reservoir, antifreeze – 50/50 Ethylene Glycol mix |
| Electrical / Connectors | Inspect all connectors for corrosion, replace if necessary. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | |
| Electrical / Grounds | Inspect all ground points for corrosion, clean as necessary, and treat with corrosion inhibitor. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | |
| Electrical / Gimbal Angle Sensor | Check calibration of sensor. See Service Bulletin 90083 – Gimbal Angle Sensor Replacement and Calibration, for instructions. | Only if Angle Alarms occur | |
| Electrical / Cables | Check all cables and wire harness branches for cracks or chafing. Take special attention to gimbal shaft areas. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | |
| Electrical / Power Input | Check for seal at cable glands. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | |
| Electrical / Motor Power | Check integrity of motor power cable jacket. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | |
| Electrical / Pump Power Output Cable | Check integrity of cable jacket and inspect connectors. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours | |
| Electrical / Pump Power Input Cable | Check integrity of cable jacket and inspect connectors. | 12 Months or 1000 Hours |