6.0 Installation and Start Up Checklist

6.1 Installation and Start Up Checklist Introduction

Reference Documents:

• 90XXX – Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 Bolt-In Details
• 90696 – Seakeeper 4.5 Cable Block Diagram
• 90699 – Seakeeper 4 Cable Block Diagram
• 90802 – Seakeeper 4.5 Cooling Water Schematic
• 90437 – Seakeeper Commissioning Form
• SWI-105 – Commissioning Checklist
• 90XXX – Seakeeper 4 Operation Manual
• 90XXX – Seakeeper 4.5 Operation Manual
• 90569 – Seakeeper ConnectBox and Application Quick Start Guide

The Installation and Start Up Checklist section provides an overview of the primary steps covered in the installation manual and should be referenced throughout the installation process. Upon completion of the
Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 installation, the installer should commission each Seakeeper unit with the Seakeeper Commissioning Form (90437). The Commissioning Checklist Work Instruction (SWI-105) provides a checklist of items to inspect and verify during the commissioning process and serves as a supplement to the Seakeeper
Commissioning Form (90437).

All Seakeeper stabilizers should be commissioned to verify installation specifications and requirements have been implemented properly. The commissioning process should include completion of the Seakeeper
Commissioning Form (90437), all the items in the Installation Checklist, and verification of Seakeeper operation without alarms or abnormal behavior.

6.2 Installation Checklist

6.2.1 Mechanical Checklist

Seakeeper foundation installed per requirements of Drawing No. 90XXX –
Seakeeper 4.5 Bolt-In Installation Details.

Structure designed to accommodate Seakeeper 4.5 forces, as defined in
Drawing 90XXX – Seakeeper 4.5 Bolt-In Details, with a minimum safety
factor of 2.0.

Foundation is coplanar within 0.06 in. (1.5 mm).

Clearances around Seakeeper meet service and operating specifications
and no obstructions are within the Seakeeper envelope.

Seakeeper 4.5 Bolt-In Kit is installed (P/N 90XXX).

Foundation bolts torqued to specification: XXX ft-lbs (XXX Nm).

6.2.2 Electrical Checklist

Ground Cable (Customer Supplied) ground cable connected on both ends.

12 VDC Control Power Cable (Seakeeper Supplied)

Connect wire end to 12 VDC power at customer-supplied connection
box or directly to circuit breaker.

Plug connector of Cable 1 into mating connector on Seakeeper wire
harness (INPUT POWER).

Seawater Pump Input Power Cable (Seakeeper Supplied)

Connect wire end to 12 VDC power at customer-supplied connection
box or directly to circuit breaker.

Plug connector of Cable 9 into mating connector on Seakeeper wire
harness (SW PUMP VDC IN).

Seawater Pump Output Cable (Seakeeper Supplied)

Connect Cable 5 from SW PUMP VDC OUT to customer-supplied
12 VDC seawater pump.

SEAKEEPER DISPLAY CONNECTION

Ensure one of the following display options is installed:

Option 1: Compatible MFD (refer to Seakeeper MFD Compatibility
Technical Bulletins)

Option 2: Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display (P/N 90600)

NMEA 2000 NETWORK CONENCTION

Required GPS signal on NMEA 2000 backbone

Connect NMEA CAN Cable to ConnectBox NMEA port.

Connect NMEA CAN Cable to vessel NMEA backbone.

6.2.3 Cooling Checklist

Install 12 VDC seawater pump capable of required flow rates
(Seakeeper 4.5 may operate a 24 VDC Seawater Pump).

Optional seawater pump can be purchased through Seakeeper (P/N 30331)

Route and connect seawater inlet and outlet hoses per 90802 – Seakeeper 4 / 4.5
Cooling Water Schematic.

Test seawater pump with Seawater Override

Verify 2.5 GPM (9.5 LPM) minimum and 8 GPM (30 LPM) maximum flow rate.

Verify coolant level at bottom of filler neck in reservoir.

6.3 Start Up Checklist

Refer to Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 Operation Manual 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 cover must be installed and the operating clearances must be clear of personnel and equipment.