To Attach Your Rack: Clean and Pump!
Clean the surface you’re going to mount the rack to. Dust and dirt will
affect your vacuum mounts’ ability to create and hold vacuum. Remove
the protective cover from each SeaSucker and inspect the rubber
vacuum cup for damage or dirt. Do not use your rack if there is any
visible damage to the vacuum cup. If the vacuum cup is dirty, clean it
with a mild soap and water solution and a soft cloth or sponge.
Press the vacuum cup against the mounting surface to make a full seal;
you may need to press firmly down on the body of the rack to ensure that
the vacuum cup is fully connecting with the mounting surface when
pumping. Pump the SeaSucker repeatedly until the plunger does not
spring back and the indicator band is hidden inside the pump cylinder.
Repeat this for all SeaSuckers on the rack. If the plunger won’t stay
seated in the pump cylinder or continues to extend out immediately after
pumping, you may need to clean the mounting surface or the vacuum
cup or pump, perform basic maintenance on the vacuum cup or pump, or
move the vacuum cup to a more suitable mounting position. Do not use
your rack without correcting the problem!
Weather Conditions
SeaSuckers can be used in cold weather, but the vacuum pads will stiffen in colder temperatures. If you remove
the rack when not in use, the vacuum cups will need to be at approximately room temperature to re-mount
(because the rubber vacuum pads need to be supple enough to conform to the mounting surface when you
attach them). We recommend that you store your rack at room temperature (60F+) prior to use. You will not be
able to properly attach the vacuum cups if they are too cold. Mounting surfaces must be free of ice, snow, dirt
and any other potential obstruction to making a full vacuum seal.
Rain and wet weather should not affect the performance of your SeaSucker rack. If rain or water gets inside any
of your vacuum pumps, pull the plunger out and dry the inside of the pump cylinder with a paper towel. Re-lube
the plunger’s seal if necessary and reinsert the plunger in the pump cylinder. Screws or other metal parts that
show signs of rusting or corrosion should be replaced.
Check for the Indicator Band During Use
SeaSucker vacuum mounts are not intended to be permanent fixtures on your car - they
will
lose vacuum over
time. When your vacuum cup loses vacuum, it will warn you by extending the pump’s plunger, exposing an
orange band. You are required to monitor your vacuum cups during use. When getting in or out of your car, check
to see if the indicator band is visible on any of the rack’s vacuum cups. If you see the band, simply pump the
SeaSucker as described above.
If the indicator band appears less than six hours after being pumped to full strength, either cleaning, maintenance
or repositioning may be required. If your rack is mounted on a scratched surface, move the rack to a more
suitable position. If the mounting surface or vacuum cup is dirty, clean it. If these steps don’t stop the vacuum cup
from losing vacuum prematurely, discontinue use until the problem is resolved. Replace the suspect vacuum
cup with the spare that came with your rack. If
necessary - additional replacement parts can be
purchased in the Replacement Parts section of
our on-line store. The Care and Maintenance
section of this user guide contains more
information, as does SeaSucker’s website
located at www.seasucker.com.
Full power!
Indicator band exposed: time to
re-pump!
