Strapping Cargo to You Monkey Bars
One of the great things about owning Monkey Bars is that you can carrying almost anything you can strap to the
bars. To secure cargo, such as surfboards, paddle boards, ladders, lumber, PVC pipes, or taxidermied alligators,
remember this simple mantra: OVER the cargo, UNDER the bars.
Weather Conditions
SeaSucker products can be used in cold weather. The vacuum pads will stiffen in colder temperatures. Because
the vacuum pads need to conform to the mounting surface when you attach them, it is highly recommended that
you store your rack at room temperature (60ºF+) prior to use. You will not be able to properly attach the vacuum
mounts if they are too cold. Mounting surfaces must be free of ice, snow, dirt and any else that might prevent the
vacuum pad from making a full seal. In freezing temperatures, we recommend not moistening the edge of your
vacuum pads with water as discussed in “Attaching Your Rack” above.
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 clean paper towel. Re-
lube the plunger 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.
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 and the screws attaching the SeaSuckers to the rack deck.
Clean the vacuum
pads
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 vacuum pad and will prevent your SeaSucker from holding vacuum. A damaged vacuum pad
should be replaced.
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 seal 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. After cleaning, push
the plunger back into the cylinder and pump it several times to seat it properly and distribute the lubricant.
One replacement SeaSucker vacuum pump comes with your rack. Additional replacement SeaSucker vacuum
mounts, vacuum pads, vacuum pumps, and additional tubes of Lube Tube can be purchased on-line
at www.seasucker.com in the Replacement Parts section of our on-line store.
The Lube Tube supplied with your rack is for vacuum pump maintenance only -
DO NOT apply lube to the vacuum pad.
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