6.3 Start Up Checklist

Refer to Seakeeper 2 Operation Manual, Start Up Section 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 3 cover must be installed, and the operating clearances must be clear of personnel and equipment

CHECKREQUIREMENT TO BE MET
Remove lifting eyebolts and install sealing bolts (M10-1.25 X 12 mm) and flat washers into lifting eyeholes and install cover.
Energize battery isolation switch, high-current 100 A breaker, low-current 15 A breaker, and seawater pump breaker.
Verify Seakeeper display is active and no alarms present.

* If the Seakeeper 3 display does not activate, turn off all circuit breakers immediately and check all wiring connections.
Check that battery voltage exceeds 12 VDC. A minimum battery voltage of 11 VDC is required for the duration of Seakeeper spool-up.
Override seawater pump “ON” 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 2 Operation Manual for complete start-up instructions.
Verify no alarms are present.
Power Seakeeper 2 down, the Seakeeper 2 flywheel will take 2+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM.