Care and Maintenance
To get the most out of your SeaSucker rack, inspect it regularly and
store it with the vacuum mounts’ protective covers on. Check that all
screws are securely tightened, including the screws attaching the
vacuum pads to the SeaSucker housing, the screws attaching the
SeaSuckers to the rack platform or bars.
Clean the vacuum cups before each use with a sponge or soft cloth,
mild dish soap and water. Do not use harsh solvents or abrasive
cleaning pads. Make sure there is no dirt or debris on the sealing
edge (the bottom outside edge) of the vacuum pad. Inspect the
sealing edge for stiffness, cracks, roughness, or cuts – a cut will
allow air to leak under the cup and will prevent your SeaSucker from
holding vacuum. A damaged vacuum pad should be replaced. One
replacement SeaSucker comes with your rack. Additional
replacement SeaSuckers, vacuum pads, and vacuum pumps can be
purchased on-line at
www.seasucker.com
in the Replacement Parts
section of our on-line store.
The vacuum pump should be cleaned regularly. To clean the pump,
pull the plunger straight out of the pump cylinder. Clean the inside of
the cylinder with dish soap and a soft cloth or paper towel. Make sure
to dry out the cylinder – water left in the cylinder can cause the pump
to make a popping noise when pumped and may interfere with the
check-valve function of the pump.
The plunger should be wiped clean and the black rubber gasket at
the tip of the plunger should be re-lubed with a thin layer of silicone-
based gel lubricant, such as the Lube Tube that came with your rack.
Additional tubes of Lube Tube can be found on-line in the
Replacement Parts section at
www.seasucker.com. After cleaning,
push the plunger back into the cylinder and pump it several times to
seat it properly and distribute the lubricant.
Repair and Replacement
Products with non-warrantable damage or products that are no
longer within the warranty period may still be repaired or replaced at
your expense. Discounted replacement parts, including vacuum
pads, pumps, fork mounts and hardware, can be found on-line in the
Replacement Parts section of SeaSucker’s on-line store at
www.seasucker.com.
Warranty
SeaSucker offers a lifetime, non-transferable warranty covering
defects in materials and workmanship. Defective products can be
returned to SeaSucker for replacement or repair (at SeaSucker’s
option). Warranty claims must be accompanied by a sales receipt or
other proof of purchase document. The cost of transportation to and
from SeaSucker for the repair or replacement of any defective part or
accessory is not covered by this warranty and is to be paid by the
owner. This warranty does not apply to damage or failure resulting
from normal use, routine wear and tear, lack of maintenance, user
error, alteration of the product, accidents, abuse, or neglect. This
warranty is given in lieu of all other written or oral warranties,
express or implied, including without limitation implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and are limited
to the duration and specifications of this warranty. SeaSucker’s
liability for any damages relating to any allegedly defective product,
whether arising from the use or the inability to use the product and
whether claimed under tort, contract or any other legal theory, shall
be limited to the actual price paid for such product and shall in no
event include loss of use, loss of time, incidental, consequential,
special, or indirect damages of any kind, even if SeaSucker is aware
of the possibility of such damages, to the full extent as such may be
disclaimed by law.
Problem
What Might Be Wrong
How To Fix It
Slow
Leakage
Dry mounting surface
or vacuum pad
Moisten the mounting surface
or the vacuum pad
Nicks or cuts on vacuum pad
Replace the vacuum pad
Dirt in pump
Clean and re-lube the plunger
and pump cylinder
Dry pump
Re-lube the plunger seal
Dirt on vacuum pad
Clean the vacuum pad
Dirty or uneven
mounting surface
Clean the mounting surface or
move to a more suitable spot
Severe
Leakage
Dirty or uneven
mounting surface
Clean the mounting surface or
move to a more suitable spot
Damaged pump
Replace the vacuum pump
Nicks or cuts on vacuum pad
Replace the vacuum pad
Jammed or
Sluggish Pump
Obstructed valve stem
Remove the obstruction; clean
and re-lube the pump
Dry pump
Re-lube the plunger seal
Dirt in pump
Clean and re-lube the plunger
and pump cylinder
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