Seakeeper 1 Installation Manual page 4

Section 1: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
1.1 PRECAUTIONS
1. The Seakeeper must only be lifted from the supplied lifting eyes (see Section 1.3).
2. The Seakeeper flywheel is supported by precision bearings. While unpacking and lifting the
Seakeeper assembly, DO NOT drop or impart mechanical shock as damage to bearings could
result.
3. While handling / installing the Seakeeper assembly, protect exposed hydraulic brake cylinder
rods (see Figure 1) from scratches or damage as this could lead to premature seal failure and
oil leaks.
4. Exercise care to protect any exposed surfaces as damage to finish could lead to early
appearance degradation of the Seakeeper.
1.2 SELECTION OF SEAKEEPER INSTALLATION LOCATION
Selection of mounting location of the Seakeeper should consider the following desirable features:
1. The Seakeeper should be installed aft of amidships to minimize high acceleration
loadings due to hull/wave impacts during operation at high speed or in large waves.
If the only possible Seakeeper location is forward of amidships, then the installer
should have Seakeeper review the installation location prior to finalizing the design.
2. Top-down access or sufficient clearance for access and removal of the Seakeeper 1 cover is
required. See drawings 90516 – Seakeeper 1 Bolt-In Installation Details and 90514 – Seakeeper
1 Bolt-in Clearances for reference.
3. Provide adequate clearance for all recommended scheduled maintenance and any repairs
that may be necessary, as shown in Figure 3 and Drawing No. 90516.
4. Access for the removal and re-installation of the Seakeeper 1 should be considered.
5. The Seakeeper should be installed in a dry space to minimize effects of corrosion.
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INSTALLATION
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SEAKEEPER 1
Figure 2
: Seakeeper 1 Overall Dimensions
Document #:
90519
(Drawing No. 90516)
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