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INSTALLATION

MANUAL

Product:

Document #:

Rev:

SEAKEEPER 9 / 7HD

90222

SEAKEEPER 9 / 7HD

INSTALLATION MANUAL

JANUARY 2017

Contents:

Section 1

– Mechanical Installation & PC-120 Guide

Section 2

– Electrical Installation

Section 3

– Cooling Installation

Section 4

– Startup

Section 5

– Installation Checklist and Required Supplies

44425 PECAN COURT, SUITE 151

CALIFORNIA, MARYLAND, 20619, U.S.A

PHONE: 410-326-1590

FAX: 410-326-1199

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for 7HD

Page 1: ...Rev 6 JAN 2017 INSTALLATION MANUAL THIS MANUAL ALSO COVERS THE SEAKEEPER 7HD MODEL...

Page 2: ...ts Section 1 Mechanical Installation PC 120 Guide Section 2 Electrical Installation Section 3 Cooling Installation Section 4 Startup Section 5 Installation Checklist and Required Supplies 44425 PECAN...

Page 3: ...ng using high strength adhesives or mechanical fasteners to marine structures and has performed structural analysis to assure the structure to which the Seakeeper mounts can properly transfer the load...

Page 4: ...protect the painted finish as damage to finish could lead to early appearance degradation of the installed Seakeeper 1 2 Selection of Seakeeper Installation Location Selection of mounting location of...

Page 5: ...D 90222 6 3 of 20 Section 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION VIEWS SHOWING RECOMMENDED CLEARANCES AROUND THE SEAKEEPER FOR USE OF HANDTOOLS EASE OF MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION AND PROPER OPERATION FIGURE 2 INSTAL...

Page 6: ...to Figure 3 for recommended clearances to transverse beams If a transverse beam is located under the forward brace it must be 2 53 mm from the edge of the saddle beams to provide the necessary clearan...

Page 7: ...r must be locked at the display to stop the Seakeeper from precessing Seakeeper regular scheduled maintenance should not be attempted unless the Seakeeper is locked and the flywheel has stopped spinni...

Page 8: ...er is fastened blind threaded holes or thru bolting can be utilized OPTION 2 SADDLE INSTALLATION 4 PLACES Option 2 would be most commonly used on a hull constructed of glass reinforced plastic GRP or...

Page 9: ...tems that ship with the corresponding Seakeeper model 2 Remove covers electrical components display cables and misc items and set aside 3 Remove packing materials that secure Seakeeper assembly inside...

Page 10: ...of Seakeeper support frame when installed The isolation gaskets are only used on dissimilar metal to metal contacts Seakeeper provides an installation template kit P N 90253 which contains four plates...

Page 11: ...e SEAKEEPER 9 7HD 90222 6 9 of 20 Section 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION Tight clearances from cable guide bands to hull structure See above figure for dimensions and reference Seakeeper drawing NO...

Page 12: ...akeeper will rest should be coplanar to within 06 1 5 mm See Figure 10 3 Align fixture in desired location and transfer holes from fixture plate to the hull structure Note that holes in fixture plate...

Page 13: ...he Seakeeper This will prevent water from wicking between the parts and setting up corrosion Check isolation gasket alignment by test fitting bolts without any obstructions 2 Lower Seakeeper into posi...

Page 14: ...e waste as a part of the process so a good rule of thumb is to purchase 50 more adhesive than estimated volume to bond Depending on conditions and adhesive used two workers may be required to apply th...

Page 15: ...are square and level and that the adhesive gap is within Seakeeper s recommended range of 1 to 3 mm 04 to 13 Note Do NOT use the installation fixture to establish the Seakeeper envelope dimensions Ref...

Page 16: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Product Document Rev Page SEAKEEPER 9 7HD 90222 6 14 of 20 Section 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION FIGURE 7 SADDLE INSTALLATION FIXTURE ON NOTIONAL HULL STRUCTURE...

Page 17: ...lation fixture are tight Fig 6 2 Mask hull area Fig 9 around foundation saddles for easy clean up and to create outline of surface area to receive adhesive as Fig 8 Insure that the bond gap is within...

Page 18: ...e 8 6 Thoroughly sand girder bond surfaces with 80 grit sandpaper IMPORTANT BOND STRENGTH MAY BE REDUCED IF THIS STEP IS SKIPPED 7 Wipe surfaces clean from dust with alcohol or acetone using new paper...

Page 19: ...o remove any contaminates as shown in Figure 11 Use new paper towels for cleaning not shop rags 4 Thoroughly sand all saddle inside surfaces with 80 grit sandpaper IMPORTANT BOND STRENGTH MAY BE REDUC...

Page 20: ...artridge and attach mixing tip For pneumatic gun start with low air pressure and increase until desired flow rate is achieved 2 Cut tip of mixing wand as shown in photo 3 Prepare a second mixing wand...

Page 21: ...r fixture and saddles over the hull structure and apply light downward pressure to each of the four saddles until the two nylon screws rest on the hull structure SEE FIG 7 The adhesive will be forced...

Page 22: ...et of the Seakeeper will rest should be coplanar to within 06 1 5 mm See Figure 10 2 Rig the Seakeeper for lifting and lower it into position onto top surface of four saddles 3 Apply a small bead appr...

Page 23: ...using Isopropyl Alcohol to lift machine oils and other contamination Depositing a thin Phosphate based coating to retard corrosion Leaving a light pink color to assist in determining what areas have a...

Page 24: ...moving oils once primed Wipe the surface with a dry rag The solvents in PC 120 will clean and lift most machining oils but if the metal isn t wiped clean of these oils then they will be deposited righ...

Page 25: ...n treat the surface with PC 120 as you normally would 4 Using PC 120 past it s shelf life When stored under normal conditions PC 120 has a shelf life of 12 months in an unopened original container PC...

Page 26: ...C 120 off before it completely dries to remove surface contaminants it has cleaned Good quality paper towels are a better choice to minimize introduction of contaminates to surface Any sign of corrosi...

Page 27: ...e Scope of Supply 90415 Seakeeper 7HD Hardware Scope of Supply 90223 Seakeeper 9 7HD Operation Manual 90250 2nd Helm Control Station Kit 90257 Seakeeper 9 7HD Cable Block Diagram includes 2nd Display...

Page 28: ...Console space required Approx 4 57 W x 4 57 H inches 116 x 116 mm b Mounting Instructions Surface Mount See drawing 90337 for details 2 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS TEE ADAPTER AND TERMINATOR MOUNTING INSTRU...

Page 29: ...TIONS a Cable 3 x 10AWG 3 x 6 0 mm2 CSA 10 3m length Seakeeper supplied pre installed i Locate CABLE 2 for AC power input to the Drive Box at the outward of three cable glands FIGURE 2 DRIVE BOX AC PO...

Page 30: ...ree cable glands See Figure 2 FIGURE 4 CABLE 5 AC OUTPUT POWER CABLE ii Connect the 230 VAC wires in CABLE 5 to a 5 Amp maximum Seawater Pump approximately 1 3 horsepower or 250 W according to Figures...

Page 31: ...nearby which will not come in contact with moving parts during Seakeeper operation Do NOT cut CABLE 5 as it contains live voltage when the Seakeeper is in operation The Seakeeper ships with CABLE 5 pe...

Page 32: ...customer supplied i Install Seakeeper provided DC Power Input Cable P N 20248 as CABLE 1 1 Route CABLE 1 to DC Power Distribution Panel 2 Terminate RED conductor to 24 VDC Terminate BLACK conductor to...

Page 33: ...SEAKEEPER TO VESSEL GROUND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS a Connect the Seakeeper foundation to vessel ground i Install CABLE 6 10AWG or 6 0 mm2 Customer supplied from the M6 brass ground stud on the rear b...

Page 34: ...tion The Terminator goes on one the far end of the Tee Adapter from the Seakeeper FIGURE 10 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS LINK FOR OPERATOR STATION 2 ROUTE SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CABLE a The CAN Cable Assembly...

Page 35: ...ion 1 DETERMINE LOCATION OF 2ND OPERATOR STATION a The desired location of the 2nd Operator Station must be determined with respect to the 1st Operator Station and the vessel arrangement b Typical loc...

Page 36: ...r of 58 inch 14 8mm b The additional CAN Cable Assembly must be routed in the vessel from the 1st Operator Station female end to the 2nd male end Operator Station 4 INSTALL 2ND OPERATOR STATION EQUIPM...

Page 37: ...ge SEAKEEPER 9 7HD 90222 6 11 of 11 Section 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 2 6 Display Installation Template The following template is for mounting before using this template measure to ensure that the sho...

Page 38: ...er 9 is shipped with the cooling circuit filled and ready for use Only a quick confirmation of glycol level is required Reference Drawings 90221 Seakeeper 9 Hardware Scope of Supply 90415 Seakeeper 7H...

Page 39: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL Product Document Rev Page SEAKEEPER 9 7HD 90222 6 2 of 5 Section 3 COOLING INSTALLATION FIGURE 2 SEAKEEPER 9 COOLING COMPONENTS...

Page 40: ...entially cause an air lock condition restricting sea water flow to the heat exchanger Maximum sea water pressure in heat exchanger is 20 psi 1 4 bar Seawater flow requirement through heat exchanger is...

Page 41: ...ar tube between thermostatic valve and reservoir as shown in Figure 3 Filling reservoir above this level will not cause any damage but coolant may be expelled from pressure relief port below cap due t...

Page 42: ...es as other below waterline seawater plumbing 3 In addition to initial operation at dock new Seakeeper installations should be checked for minimum 4 GPM 16 LPM flow while vessel is at speed and when b...

Page 43: ...e Seakeeper must be clear of personnel and equipment 4 1 Startup Instructions 1 Energize 24 VDC supply at the customer supplied electrical disconnect 2 Supply 208 230 VAC to Motor Drive Box at custome...

Page 44: ...If an ALARM is present it will be displayed 10 Press the LOCK UNLOCK Button to go from SEA to LOCK mode Then press the Seakeeper ON OFF Button to power the Seakeeper down 11 During normal operation th...

Page 45: ...nect Customer Supplied Cables Cable 1 Seakeeper supplied Connect Cable 1 from Seakeeper 24VDC power at customer supplied connection box or directly to a circuit breaker Plug connector of Cable 1 into...

Page 46: ...M maximum sea water flow through heat exchanger under all operating conditions of the boat Startup Checklist reference Installation Manual Section 4 Operation Manual Sect 2 Remove lifting bolts and In...

Page 47: ...arb 4 3 Cooling 5 M6 terminal lug for grounding Seakeeper at rear brace 1 2 3 1 Electrical 6 Cable 10 AWG for grounding Seakeeper at rear brace to vessel ground used with item 5 AR 2 3 1 Dwg 90257 Ele...

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