{"id":18871,"date":"2025-11-17T21:23:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T21:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-18-operation-manual-90673-2-s-n-18-234-2475-to-current-copy\/maintenance\/introduction-and-reference-documents\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T21:23:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T21:23:41","slug":"introduction-and-reference-documents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-18-operation-manual-90673-3\/maintenance\/introduction-and-reference-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"5.1 Maintenance Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>s are designed to require minimal maintenance since most of the critical components operate in a sealed enclosure, protected from the corrosive moisture involved with life on the water. Outside of the sphere, the closed-loop hydraulic circuit and the cooling circuit should be periodically inspected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> is installed in a wet space, efforts should be made to keep the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> free of salt residue from either condensation or direct exposure to salt spray. If exposed, a regular wipe down with mild soap and water with a rinse will help limit corrosion and keep the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> assembly in good cosmetic condition. Refer to the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> article, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/faqs\/caring-for-your-seakeeper\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Care for Your <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/a>, for details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any components of the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> or its sub-systems will be exposed to environmental temperatures where winterization is necessary for storage. Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/find-us\/\">local dealer<\/a> for assistance in winterizing your <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> comes standard with sealant and thread locker on applicable fasteners. When reinstalling all fasteners use thread locker and sealant unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reference Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/technical-library\/?type=&amp;product=&amp;search=90426\" target=\"_blank\">90426 \u2013 <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> Scheduled Maintenance Plan &#8211; Recreational<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/technical-library\/?type=&amp;product=&amp;search=90747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TB-90747 &#8211; <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> Annual Inspection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/CAUTION.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10247\" width=\"156\" height=\"137\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"block-41affa0e-709d-4933-9c25-f0bcb3db454a\"><strong>Due to remote start capabilities of MFDs, ENSURE power removed from <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> and flywheel at zero RPM at display\/MFD app before removing covers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"block-8909b642-aefc-4c4a-b550-2fde7da59105\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"block-d6c61fcb-87b8-4374-a74d-aad96fe39184\"><strong>Hydraulic Hand Pump Kit is required for servicing the<\/strong> <strong>brake. Pressure should NOT be relieved unless this tool is available.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seakeepers are designed to require minimal maintenance since most of the critical components operate in a sealed enclosure, protected from the corrosive moisture involved with life on the water. Outside of the sphere, the closed-loop hydraulic circuit and the cooling circuit should be periodically inspected. 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