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Seakeeper 5 / 6 Installation Manual (90402-5) 6/5-233-5847 to Current

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Seakeeper 5 / 6 Installation Manual (90402-5) 6/5-233-5847 to Current

6.0 Installation and Start Up Checklist

6.1 Checklists Introduction

Reference Documents:

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 6 / 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

Please Complete Checklist and E-mail to support@seakeeper.com or telefax to +1.410.326.1199

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

  • Seakeeper foundation installed in hull
  • Foundation bolts torqued to specification

6.1.2 Electrical Checklist
(Reference Seakeeper Drawing No. 90396 – Seakeeper 5/6 Cable Block Diagram & Installation Manual Section: Electrical Installation)

Mount Components

  • Display (near helm)

Connect Customer Supplied Cables

  • Cable 3 (Customer Supplied)
    • Install lugs on both ends of customer-supplied 10 AWG ground cable
    • Connect one end of Cable 3 to nearest vessel ground and other end to Seakeeper rear brace

Connect Seakeeper Supplied Cables

  • Cable 1 (Seakeeper Supplied)
    • Connect other end of Cable 1 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
  • Cable 9 (Seakeeper Supplied)
    • Connect Cable 9 from SW PUMP VDC IN directly to circuit breaker
  • Cable 5 (Seakeeper Supplied)
    • Connect Cable 5 from SW PUMP VDC OUT to customer-supplied 12 VDC seawater pump
  • Cable 4 (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 4 at helm to CAN Tee Adapter
    • Connect Display and Seakeeper-supplied Cable 4 to CAN Tee Adapter with CAN Terminator

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

  • Verify coolant level just below filler neck in heat exchanger coolant reservoir.
  • Connect seawater hoses / open sea cocks to heat exchanger and test seawater pump.
  • Verify 2.5 GPM (9.5 LPM) minimum and 8 GPM (30 LPM) maximum seawater flow through heat exchanger under all operating conditions of the boat.

6.1.4 Start Up Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Start Up & Operation Manual Section: System Operation)

  • Remove lifting bolts and install cover panels
  • Turn on 12 VDC circuit breakers (one for power and one for 12 VDC SW Pump)
  • Turn on 110-230 VAC circuit breaker
  • Verify display works and no ALARMS are present
  • Follow instructions in Installation Manual Section: Start Up Instructions to turn on the Seakeeper
  • Verify seawater pump eventually turns on when the Seakeeper is ON
  • Verify that no ALARMS are present
  • Follow instructions in Installation Manual 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 takes 4 or more hours to coast down to 0 RPM from full speed

6.3 Start Up Checklist

Refer to Seakeeper 6 / 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.

CHECKREQUIREMENT TO BE MET
Remove lifting eyebolts and install sealing bolts and flat washers into lifting eyeholes and install top cover panels.
Supply 110-230 VAC to Motor Drive Box at customer-supplied electrical disconnect.
Energize low-current 15 A breaker, and seawater pump breaker.
Verify ConnectBox and MFD / 5″ Touch Display is active and no alarms present.
Check that battery voltage exceeds 12 VDC.
Override seawater pump “ON” for 5 seconds) 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 Operation Manual for complete start-up instructions.
Verify no alarms are present.
Power Seakeeper down, the Seakeeper flywheel will take 2+ hours to coast down
to 0 RPM.
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