Seakeeper 3 Installation Manual (90378-7); S/N 3-232-4223 to Current
6.3 Start Up Checklist
Refer to Seakeeper 3 Operation Manual, Startup 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
| CHECK | REQUIREMENT 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 3 Operation Manual for complete start-up instructions. | |
| Verify no alarms are present. | |
| Power Seakeeper 3 down, the Seakeeper 3 flywheel will take 2+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM. |