Seakeeper 9 Installation Manual (90222-11); S/N 9-233-4900 to Current
2.5.6 Installation of Seakeeper
- The four areas where the feet of the Seakeeper will rest should be coplanar to within .06 in. (1.5 mm). See figure to the right.
- Rig Seakeeper for lifting and lower it into position onto top surface of four saddles.
- Apply a small bead (approximately 4 mm wide) of sealant or caulk to the mating surfaces between the saddles and the Seakeeper foundation. Adjust position of Seakeeper until alignment is achieved for the 16 fasteners that will attach the Seakeeper foundation frame to saddles.
- Install Seakeeper supplied Grade 8.8, M14-2.0 x 85 mm fasteners or alternative Grade M10.9, M14-2.0 bolts to maintain a minimum thread engagement of .084 in. (21 mm). Apply a moderate coat of nickel-based anti-seize (e.g., SAF-T-EZE nickel grade anti-seize, SBT-4N or equivalent) to the threads of each bolt and include a small bead of marine grade sealant (e.g., SILI-THANE 803 or equivalent) under each bolt head and washer before installation.
- Torque all fasteners to 100 ft-lbs (136 N-m).
- New bolts, matching the Seakeeper specification, must be used for each installation and reinstallation that meet the requirements listed above.
- Proceed to electrical and cooling portion of the installation.