Seakeeper 9 Installation Manual (90222-10); S/N 9-212-3388 to 9-234-4899
5.0 Installation Checklist and Required Supplies
5.1 Installation Checklist
Please Complete Checklist and E-mail to
customerservice@seakeeper.com or telefax to +1.410.326.1199
5.1.1 Mechanical Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Mechanical Installation)
_____ Seakeeper foundation installed in hull
_____ Foundation bolts torqued to specification
5.1.2 Electrical Checklist
(Reference Seakeeper Drawing No. 90257 – Seakeeper 9 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 9 rear brace
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
_____ Connect Cable 2 from Drive Box to 230 VAC single phase at customer-supplied connection box
or directly to circuit breaker
Cable 8
_____ Connect Cable 8 from Seakeeper to 24 VDC /10 A power at customer-supplied connection box
or directly to circuit breaker
_____ Plug connector of Cable 8 into mating connector on Seakeeper wire harness at DC SW Pump In
Cable 5
_____ Connect Cable 5 from DC SW Pump Out to 24 VDC seawater pump
Cable 3
_____ 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
5.1.3 Cooling Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Cooling Installation)
_____ Verify coolant level in heat exchanger coolant reservoir (2/3 maximum)
_____ Connect seawater hoses / open sea cocks to heat exchanger and test seawater pump
_____ Verify 4 GPM (15 LPM) minimum and 8 GPM (30 LPM) maximum seawater flow through heat
heat exchanger under all operating conditions of the boat
5.1.4 Start Up Checklist
(Reference Installation Manual Section: Start Up & Operation Manual Section: System Operation)
_____ Remove lifting eyebolts and install cover panels
_____ Turn on 24 VDC circuit breakers
_____ 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 2.2.5
_____ Follow instructions in Installation Manual Section: Start Up Instructions to turn on the Seakeeper
_____ Verify seawater pump turns on while the Seakeeper is turned ON
_____ Verify no ALARMS are present
_____ Follow instructions in Installation Manual Section: Startup 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 9 takes 4+ hours to coast down to 0 RPM from full speed
5.2 Required Supplies Needed for Seakeeper Installation
5.2.1 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 | AR | Mechanical Installation | Mechanical | |
| 2 | Soundproofing Considerations | Selection of Installation Location | Mechanical | ||
| 3 | Spreader bar for lifting Seakeeper | 1 | Transport and Unpacking | Mechanical | |
| 4 | Threaded insert: M14-2 x 1.5DIA (21 mm) | Mechanical Installation | Dwg 90255 | Mechanical | |
| 5 | Marine Sealant | AR | Mechanical Installation | Dwg 90255 | Mechanical |
| 6 | Nickel-Based Anti-Seize (SAF-T-EZE SBT-4N, or similar) | AR | Mechanical Installation | Dwg 90255 | Mechanical |
| 7 | Circuit Breaker, AC, 2-Pole, 20 A | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90257 | Electrical |
| 8 | Circuit Breaker, DC, 1-Pole, 10 A, Gyro Controller | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90257 | Electrical |
| 9 | Circuit Breaker, DC, 1-Pole, 15 A max, Seawater Pump | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90257 | Electrical |
| 10 | M6 terminal lug for grounding Seakeeper at rear brace | 1 | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Dwg 90257 | Electrical |
| 11 | Marine Cable, Green, 10 AWG, Cable 6 ground connection (used with item 11) | AR | Electrical Equipment Ground Connections | Dwg 90257 | Electrical |
| 12 | Seawater pump, 24 VDC | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Dwg 90257 | Electrical |
| 13 | Relay for seawater pump control (Not required if using 24 VDC pump) | 1 | Electrical Equipment Power Connections | Electrical | |
| 14 | Through-hull fittings (1 pick-up, 1 overboard discharge) | 2 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90251 | Cooling |
| 15 | Seacock Valve | 1 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90251 | Cooling |
| 16 | Seawater Strainer (Included with Seakeeper Seawater Pump P/N 30331) | 1 | Cooling Installation | Dwg 90251 | Cooling |
| 17 | 3/4 in. ID Seawater Hose | AR | Connecting Seawater | Dwg 90251 | Cooling |
| 18 | Hose clamps for seawater plumbing to ¾ in. (19 mm) hose barb (2 per hose barb) | AR | Connecting Seawater | Dwg 90251 | Cooling |
AR = As Required
Dwg = Drawing
5.2.2 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 | 13 mm Socket Wrench | Cover Panels |
| 4 | Phillips head screwdriver | 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 |