Seakeeper 3 Installation Manual (90378-6); S/N 3-223-3836 to 3-231-4222
5.0 Installation Requirements
5.1 Installation Requirements Introduction
The Installation Requirements section outlines the components and tools needed for the Seakeeper 3 Installation that are not included within the scope of supply. Seakeeper offers Core Installation Kits which provide the required components for DC Seakeeper installations. These kits are outline in the DC Installation Kits Technical Bulletin (TB-90575).
5.2 Required Supplies for Seakeeper Installation
Table 1 outlines the customer-supplied components required for the Seakeeper 3 installation:
Table 1: Components and Supplies Required for Seakeeper 3 Installation
Item | Description | QTY | Installation Manual Reference Section | Other Reference | System |
1 | Spreader bar for lifting the Seakeeper | 1 | Transport & Unpacking | P/N 11766 | Mechanical |
2 | Seakeeper 3 Fixture Kit | 1 | Bolt-In Installation | P/N 90362 | Mechanical |
3 | Threaded insert M16-2 (24 mm) | 4 | Bolt-In Installation | Dwg 90374 | Mechanical |
4 | Seakeeper 3 Bolt-In Kit | 1 | Bolt-In Installation | P/N 90375 | Mechanical |
5 | Seakeeper 3 Thru-Bolt Kit | 1 | Bolt-In Installation | P/N 90641 | Mechanical |
6 | Marine Sealant | AR | Bolt-In Installation | Dwg 90374 | Mechanical |
7 | Nickel-based Anti-seize | AR | Bolt-In Installation | Dwg 90374 | Mechanical |
8 | Circuit Breaker, 100A (Cable 1) | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90377 | Electrical |
9 | Circuit Breaker, 15 A (Cable 7 & 8) | 2 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90377 | Electrical |
10 | Battery Isolator Switch (Cable 1, 7, & 8) | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90377 | Electrical |
11 | M6 terminal lug for grounding Seakeeper | 1 | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Dwg 90377 | Electrical |
12 | Cable, 4 AWG, for grounding Seakeeper at rear brace to vessel ground (Cable 6, used with item 11) | 1 | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Dwg 90377 ABYC E-11 | Electrical |
13 | Seawater pump, 12VDC, 15 A max Optional: DC Seawater Pump Assembly (pre-wired) | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90377 P/N 30331 | Electrical / Cooling |
14 | Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display and Optional Compatible MFD | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90377 TB-90640 / P/N90600 | Electrical |
15 | Through-hull fittings (1 high-speed pick-up / 1 overboard discharge) | 2 | Connecting Seawater to Heat Exchanger | Dwg 90376 | Cooling |
16 | Seawater Strainer *included with Seakeeper Seawater Pump(P/N 30331) | 1 | Connecting Seawater to Heat Exchanger | Dwg 90376 | Cooling |
17 | Seacock Valve | Connecting Seawater to Heat Exchanger | Dwg 90376 | Cooling | |
18 | 3/4 in. (19 mm) ID Seawater Suction Hose AND Discharge Hose | AR | Connecting Seawater to Heat Exchanger | Dwg 90376 | Cooling |
19 | Hose clamps for seawater plumbing to ¾ in. (19 mm) hose barb (2 per hose barb) | 4 | Connecting Seawater to Heat Exchanger | Dwg 90376 | Cooling |
AR = As Required
Dwg = Drawing
5.3 Tools Required for Installation
Table 2 outlines the tools and equipment required for the Seakeeper 3 installation:
Table 2: Tools Required for Installation
Item | Description | Use |
1 | Hoist, Forklift, or Crane | Unpacking and lifting Seakeeper 3 into position |
2 | Transfer Punch Kit | Locate foundation hole penetrations |
3 | Drill / Drill Press | Bolt hole penetrations |
4 | Threaded Insert Installation Kit | Tap and install threaded inserts (M14-2 X 1.5 X Dia.) |
5 | Flexible Extendable Magnet, McMaster P/N: 3838A42 or similar | Lowering foundation bolts into place |
6 | 1/2″ Drive Torque Wrench | Foundation Bolts (155 ft-lbs/210 Nm) |
7 | 12 – 18″ Extension, 1/2″ Drive | Foundation Bolts |
8 | 24mm Socket, 1/2″ Drive | Foundation Bolts |
9 | Utility Knife | Scoring Cable Jackets |
10 | Wire cutter | DC Power cables |
11 | Wire stripper | DC Power cables |
12 | Greenlee K05-Synchro Crimp Tool or equivalent | 12 VDC High-Current Input Cables, 2AWG Ground Cable, 4 AWG |
13 | Heat Gun | For cables 1, 2, and 6 heat shrink |
14 | ¼ in. (7mm) Nut Driver / Flat Head Screwdriver | Hose clamps |
15 | Fish Tape | Cable Pulls |
16 | Hole Saw | Thru-hull fittings |
NOTE: Additional tools may be required for the installation of customer supplied components.