To Remove:
Lift edge of vacuum pad using either rubber tab.
Put protective cover on vacuum pad.
To Attach:
Remove protective cover.
Place SeaSucker on a clean, smooth surface.
Press pump repeatedly until orange indicator band is
no longer visible.
Attaching Your Rack: Clean and Pump
Clean the surface you’re going to mount the rack to. Dust and dirt will affect your SeaSuckers’ ability to create
and hold vacuum. Remove the protective cover from each SeaSucker and inspect the rubber vacuum pad for
damage or dirt. Do not use your rack if there is any visible damage to the vacuum pad. If the vacuum pad is dirty,
clean it with a mild soap and water solution and a soft cloth or sponge.
It may help to moisten the bottom edge of each vacuum pad or the mounting surface with water - do not use
cleaners, lubricants, or other liquids. Press the vacuum mount 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 pad is fully connecting with
the mounting surface when pumping.
Pump the SeaSucker repeatedly until the plunger doesn’t 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 pad or pump, perform basic maintenance on the vacuum pad or pump, or move the rack to a more
suitable mounting position. Do not use your rack without correcting the problem!
Removing Your Rack: Lift and Cover
Remove the cargo from the rack. With your fingertip, use one of the tabs on the SeaSucker’s vacuum pad to lift
the edge of the pad up from the mounting surface and break the vacuum seal.
Always put the protective covers back on when the rack is not attached to your car to protect the vacuum pad’s
rubber. Make sure the pad is fully seated in the protective cover before storing it. The edge of the vacuum pad
could be damaged or deformed if the vacuum pad isn’t fully seated in the protective cover.
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 mount loses vacuum, it will warn you by extending the pump’s plunger, exposing an
orange band. You are required to monitor your vacuum mounts 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 mounts. If you see the band, simply
pump the SeaSucker as described above.
If the indicator band appears less than four 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 mount is dirty, clean it. If these steps don’t stop the
vacuum mount from losing vacuum prematurely, discontinue use until the problem is resolved. Replace the pump
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