{"id":18570,"date":"2024-08-28T15:56:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T15:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-installation-manual-90715-2-40-234-0043-to-current-copy\/introduction\/"},"modified":"2025-02-17T13:51:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T13:51:05","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-installation-manual-90715-3\/introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"1.0  Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-heading\">\n\t<div class=\"copy\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"heading-1\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40<\/h1>\n\t\t<p class=\"heading-1 sub-title\">Installation Manual<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"text\">90715, Revision 3<\/p>\n\t\t<script id=\"toc-move\">\n\t\t\t\/\/ move the table of contents button\n\t\t\tjQuery('.toc-button').insertAfter('#toc-move');\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-768x675.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-1536x1349.png 1536w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-2048x1799.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\ndocument.querySelector('h1').style.display = 'none';\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This document is intended to give details and guidance to a boat builder or equipment installer to install the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40 (serial number 40-244-0121 to Current).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Referenced Documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/technical-library\/?type=&amp;product=&amp;search=90709\">90709 &#8211; <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 Hardware Scope of Supply<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.1  Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> must only be lifted from the supplied lifting eyes shown in Figure 1 (see Section: Transport and Unpacking).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> flywheel is supported by precision bearings. DO NOT drop or impart mechanical shock to the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> assembly when lifting or unpacking, as damage to bearings could result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While handling \/ installing the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> assembly, protect exposed hydraulic brake cylinder rods from scratches or damage as this could lead to premature seal failure and oil leaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While handling \/ installing the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> assembly, do not allow electrical fittings that exit bottom of the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> enclosure to come in contact with any surface or object as this could damage the fittings and potentially affect the vacuum integrity of the enclosure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise care to protect the painted finish as damage to finish could lead to early appearance degradation of the installed <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1959\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-IM-Intro-Fig-1A-3000x1959.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18098\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5145888594164456;width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-IM-Intro-Fig-1A-3000x1959.png 3000w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-IM-Intro-Fig-1A-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-IM-Intro-Fig-1A-1536x1003.png 1536w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK40-IM-Intro-Fig-1A-2048x1338.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Figure 1 <em><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Safety-Symbols.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1445\" style=\"width:488px;height:138px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Safety-Symbols.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Safety-Symbols-768x218.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\">There is a large torque about the gimbal axis when the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> is precessing. <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> cover panels are provided to prevent personnel or equipment from contacting the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> while it is in operation. These covers should not be stepped on or have anything placed on top. The covers should always be in place during operation. <strong>The cover side panels contain safety shields as shown below. Do not operate the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> without these safety shields in place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEAKEEPER-35-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4940\" style=\"width:749px;height:414px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEAKEEPER-35-Safety.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEAKEEPER-35-Safety-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\">If it is ever necessary to access the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> while the flywheel is spinning, the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> must be locked at the display to stop the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> from precessing. <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> regular scheduled maintenance should not be attempted unless the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> is locked and the flywheel has stopped spinning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\">______________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>If it is ever necessary to access the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> while the flywheel is spinning, the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> must be locked at the display to stop the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> from precessing. <\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">__________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Stand clear of the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> and all moving parts<\/mark> when operating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">__________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>The unit may be started remotely. Assume it could move without warning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">__________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> and related structure should be treated with the same respect one gives a high-speed rotating propeller or engine shaft.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">__________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><strong>The following must be true before accessing the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> for service:<br>   * Input power must be disconnected for at least 10 minutes<br>   * The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> must be locked (Not in Sea Mode)<br>   * Flywheel must be at zero speed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.2  Transport &amp; Unpacking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/technical-library\/?type=&amp;product=&amp;search=90285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90285 &#8211; <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 Unpacking Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/technical-library\/?type=&amp;product=&amp;search=90712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">90712 &#8211; <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 Packing List<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> provided shipping crate for transport. Overall dimensions of a fully packed crate are<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> <\/mark><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">58 L x 61 W x 53 H in. (1.32 L x 1.35 W x 1.19 H m)<\/mark> with a weight of 4,506 lbs (2,043 kg).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not stack <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> shipping crates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both Air and Ground transport are acceptable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> shipping crates must be transported in environmental conditions between -4\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F (-20\u00b0C and 60\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Unpacking Crate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reference <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> Drawing No. 12552\u2013 <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 Crated Gyro for items that ship with the corresponding <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove electrical components, cables, and misc. items and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove packing materials that secure <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> assembly inside the crate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove top and angled face cover panels to access lifting eyes. Store panels and hardware for reassembly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach liftingr bar (P\/N 81638) to the two lifting eyes located on the top of the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> enclosure. Stay clear of any other parts on the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span>. See image below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 weighs 4,074 lbs (1,848 kg) with covers. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEAKEEPER-26-Lifting-Arrangement.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4657\" style=\"width:397px;height:411px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Figure 2 \u2013<\/strong> Lifting Arrangement<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1340\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/81638-Lift-Bar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18727\" style=\"width:398px;height:249px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/81638-Lift-Bar.png 1340w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/81638-Lift-Bar-768x350.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1340px) 100vw, 1340px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Large <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Lifting Bar &#8211; P\/N 81638<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This document is intended to give details and guidance to a boat builder or equipment installer to install the Seakeeper 40 (serial number 40-244-0121 to Current). 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