6.3 Start Up Checklist

(Reference Installation Manual Section: Start Up & Operation Manual Section: System Operation)

  • Remove lifting eye bolts, replace with sealing screw/washers provided, and install cover panels
  • Turn on 24 VDC circuit breaker
  • Turn on 230 VAC circuit breaker
  • Verify display works and no ALARMS are present
    • If display does not work, turn off both circuit breakers immediately.
    • Check polarity of 24 VDC power per Section: Electrical Equipment Power Connections – DC Power Connection Instructions.
  • Follow instructions in Section: Start Up Instructions to turn on the Seakeeper
  • Verify seawater pump turns on when the Seakeeper is turned ON
  • Verify that no ALARMS are present
  • Follow instructions in Section: Start Up Instructions to turn off the Seakeeper
  • AC & DC power and seawater pump may be turned off after the Seakeeper is turned off by placing the Seakeeper in LOCK mode and turning the Seakeeper off.
  • Seakeeper 26 takes 6+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM from full speed