6.2 Installation Checklist

6.2.1 Mechanical Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Mechanical Installation)

  • Seakeeper foundation installed in hull
  • Foundation bolts torqued to specification
  • Clearances around the Seakeeper meet service and operating specifications and no obstructions are within the Seakeeper envelope

6.2.2 Electrical Checklist
(Reference Seakeeper Drawing No. 90310 – Seakeeper 26 Cable Block Diagram & Installation Manual Section: Electrical Installation)

Mount Components

  • Display (near helm)

Connect Cables

  • DC Power Input Cable:
    • Connect DC Power Input Cable (P/N 30179, 10 ft (3 m)) from Seakeeper to 24 VDC power at customer-supplied connection box or directly to circuit breaker.
    • Plug connector of DC Power Input Cable into mating connector on Seakeeper wire harness.
  • Ground Cable (Customer Supplied):
    • Install lugs on both ends of customer-supplied 10 AWG ground cable.
    • Connect one end of Ground Cable to nearest vessel ground and other end to Seakeeper rear brace.
  • AC Power Input Cable (Seakeeper Supplied):
    • Connect the AC Power Input Cable from Drive Box to 230 VAC single phase at customer-supplied connection box or directly to circuit breaker.
  • Seawater Power Output Cable (Seakeeper Supplied):
    • Connect the Seawater Power Output Cable (P/N 30239, 9.8 ft (3 m)) from Drive Box to customer-supplied 230 VAC seawater pump.
  • CAN Communications (Display) Cable (Seakeeper Supplied):
    • Connect female end of CAN Communications Cable (P/N 30243, 82 ft (25 m)) to mating connector on Seakeeper wire harness.
    • Route CAN Communications Cable from Seakeeper to helm (male end goes to helm).
    • Connect male end of CAN Communications Cable at helm to CAN Tee Adapter.
    • Connect Display and Seakeeper-supplied (P/N 30301, 2 ft (0.6 m)) cable to CAN Tee Adapter (P/N 30244) with CAN Terminator (P/N 30249).

6.2.3 Cooling Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Cooling Installation)

  • Verify coolant level in heat exchanger coolant reservoir.
  • Connect seawater hoses / open sea cocks to heat exchanger and test seawater pump.
  • Verify 4 GPM (15 LPM) minimum and 8 GPM (30 LPM) maximum seawater flow through heat exchanger under all operating conditions of the boat.