Seakeeper 35 / 30HD Installation Manual (90268-7)
Installation Checklist and Required Supplies
Installation Checklist
Please Complete Checklist and E-mail to customerservice@seakeeper.com or telefax to +1.410.326.1199
Mechanical Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Mechanical Installation)
- Seakeeper foundation installed in hull
- Foundation bolts torqued to specification
Electrical Checklist
(Reference Seakeeper Drawing No. 90288 – Seakeeper 35/30HD Cable Block Diagram & Installation Manual Section: Electrical Installation)
Mount Components
- Display (near helm)
Connect Customer Supplied Cables
- Cable 6 (Customer Supplied)
- Install lugs on both ends of customer-supplied 10 AWG ground cable
- Connect one end of Cable 6 to nearest vessel ground and other end to Seakeeper foundation frame
Connect Seakeeper Supplied Cables
- Cable 1
- Connect Cable 1 from Seakeeper to 24 VDC power at customer-supplied connection box or directly to circuit breaker
- Plug connector of Cable 1 into mating connector on Seakeeper wire harness
- Cable 2 (Seakeeper Supplied)
- Connect Cable 2 from Drive Box to 230 VAC single phase at customer-supplied connection box or directly to circuit breaker
- Cable 5 (Seakeeper Supplied)
- Connect Cable 5 from Drive Box to customer-supplied 230 VAC seawater pump
- Cable 3 (Seakeeper Supplied)
- Connect female end of CAN communications Cable 3 to mating connector on Seakeeper wire harness
- Route CAN communications Cable 3 from Seakeeper to helm (male end goes to helm)
- Connect male end of CAN communications Cable 3 at helm to CAN Tee Adapter
- Connect Display and Seakeeper-supplied Cable 4 to CAN Tee Adapter with CAN Terminator
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 10 GPM (38 LPM) minimum and 14 GPM (53 LPM) maximum seawater flow through heat exchanger under all operating conditions of the boat.
Start Up Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Start Up & Operation Manual Section: System Operation)
- Remove lifting eyes, install sealing fasteners in lifting holes, 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 35 takes 5+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM from full speed
Required Supplies Needed for Seakeeper Installation
Required Supplies Needed for Seakeeper Installation
(Not Supplied With the Seakeeper)
| Item | Description | Qty | Installation Manual Reference Section | Other Reference | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhesive and cleaning supplies for bonding to hull | Mechanical Installation | Mechanical | ||
| 2 | Soundproofing Considerations | Selection of Installation Location | Mechanical | ||
| 3 | Spreader bar for lifting Seakeeper | Transport and Unpacking | Mechanical | ||
| 4 | Hose clamps for seawater plumbing to 1 in. (25.4 mm) hose barb (2 per hose barb) | 4 | Connecting Seawater to Heat Exchanger | Cooling | |
| 5 | Circuit Breaker, AC, 2-Pole, 20 A | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90288 | Electrical |
| 6 | Circuit Breaker, DC, 1-Pole, 10 A | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90288 | Electrical |
| 7 | M6 terminal lug for grounding Seakeeper at rear of foundation | 1 | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Electrical | |
| 8 | Cable, 10 AWG, for grounding Seakeeper at rear brace to vessel ground (used with item 5) | AR | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Dwg 90288 | Electrical |
| 9 | Seawater pump, 230 VAC | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Electrical | |
| 10 | Relay for seawater pump control (Not required if using 230 VAC pump) | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Electrical |
AR = As Required
Dwg = Drawing
List of Common Tools That May Be Required for Installation
| Item | Description | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wire cutter | DC Power, AC Power cables |
| 2 | Wire stripper | DC Power, AC Power cables |
| 3 | Phillips head screwdriver | Cover Panels |
| 4 | 13 mm Socket Wrench | Cover Panels |
| 5 | 3 mm hex key | Gimbal sensor mount plate |
| 6 | 2.5 mm hex key | Gimbal angle sensor |
| 7 | ¼ in. nutdriver | Hose clamps |
| 8 | Terminal or quick disconnect crimper | Power cables |
| 9 | Utility knife | Scoring cable jackets |
| 10 | 10 mm Socket Wrench | Ground Stud |