{"id":21491,"date":"2026-06-15T16:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-4-4-5-installation-manual-90762-1-copy\/6-0-installation-and-start-up-checklist\/6-2-installation-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:27:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:27:49","slug":"6-2-installation-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-5-installation-manual\/6-0-installation-and-start-up-checklist\/6-2-installation-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"6.2  Installation Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.2.1  Mechanical Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> foundation installed per requirements of Drawing No. 90726 \u2013 <br> <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 4, 4.5, &amp; 5 Bolt-In Installation Details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structure designed to accommodate <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 5 forces, as defined in<br> Drawing 90726 &#8211; <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 4, 4.5, &amp; 5 Bolt-In Details, with a minimum safety<br> factor of 2.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">          Foundation is coplanar within 0.06 in. (1.5 mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  Clearances around <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> meet service and operating specifications<br>        and no obstructions are within the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> envelope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 4, 4.5, &amp; 5 Bolt-In Kit is installed (P\/N 90804 &#8211; Blind Hole Installation) (P\/N 90805 &#8211; Thru-Hole Installation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> Foundation bolts torqued to specification: 155 ft-lbs (210 Nm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.2.2  Electrical Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  <strong>Ground Cable<\/strong> (Customer Supplied) ground cable connected on both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  <strong>12 VDC Control Power Cable<\/strong> (<span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Supplied) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">          Connect wire end to 12 VDC power at customer-supplied connection<br>          box or directly to circuit breaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">          Plug connector of Cable 1 into mating connector on <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> wire<br>          harness (INPUT POWER).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  <strong>Seawater Pump Input Power Cable<\/strong> (<span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Supplied)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">          Connect wire end to 12 VDC power at customer-supplied connection<br>          box or directly to circuit breaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plug connector of DC SW Pump Input cable into mating connector on <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> wire<br> harness (SW PUMP VDC IN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  <strong>Seawater Pump Output Cable<\/strong> (<span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> Supplied)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect DC SW Pump Output cable from SW PUMP VDC OUT to customer-supplied<br> 12 VDC seawater pump.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEAKEEPER DISPLAY CONNECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> Ensure a compatible MFD installed (refer to <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> MFD Compatibility<br>          Technical Bulletins)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NMEA 2000 NETWORK CONENCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  Required GPS signal on NMEA 2000 backbone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  Connect <strong>NMEA CAN Cable<\/strong> to ConnectBox NMEA port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  Connect <strong>NMEA CAN Cable<\/strong> to vessel NMEA backbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SPOOL POWER MODE SELECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 5\u2019s factory-configured Default Spool mode reaches its 10,350 RPM operating speed in 24 minutes using 3500 W during startup. Vessels with limited generator capacity can select Low-Power Spool mode on the display\u2019s Settings page to reduce startup demand to 2300 W, although the flywheel will take longer to reach operating speed. The selected spool mode remains in effect after a power cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/SK5-Spool-Options.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22824\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> Default Power mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> Low Power mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.2.3  Cooling Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> Install 12 VDC seawater pump capable of required flow rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">          Optional seawater pump can be purchased through <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> (P\/N 30331)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/> Route and connect seawater inlet and outlet hoses per 909482 &#8211; <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 5<br> Cooling Water Schematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  Test seawater pump with Seawater Override<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify 2 GPM (7.5 LPM) minimum and 4 GPM (15.1 LPM) maximum flow rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-image-9567\" style=\"width: 25px;\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark.png 156w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/Check-mark-150x149.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 25px) 100vw, 25px\" \/>  Verify coolant level at bottom of filler neck in reservoir.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6.2.1 Mechanical Checklist Seakeeper foundation installed per requirements of Drawing No. 90726 \u2013 Seakeeper 4, 4.5, &amp; 5 Bolt-In Installation Details. 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