SeaSucker Rotopax SM2850 User manual

Assembly
Assemble your Rotopax Tank Mount by bolting your Rotopax Pack Mount (supplied by you) to the deck of the
tank mount. The pack mount should be oriented as shown in the diagram. For best performance, attach your
Rotopax Tank Mount so that the vacuum mounts are aligned vertically, as shown in the diagram.
Attaching Your Rotopax Tank Mount
Rotopax Tank Mounts are designed to attach to a vehicle’s side panels or other smooth, rigid surface.
•DO NOT attach on the front windshield or hood in a position that interferes with the driver’s visibility.
•DO NOT attach over decals or on a wrapped vehicle.
Each vacuum mount should attach to a clean, unobstructed metal, glass, fiberglass, or carbon fiber
surface. The vacuum mounts will not attach over a seam or other surface incongruity.
Please review the Important Warnings on the last page of these instructions.
Clean the surface you’re going to mount the Rotopax Tank Mount to. Dust
and dirt will affect the vacuum mount’s 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 a vacuum mount with 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 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 Recovery Mount to ensure that the vacuum pad is fully connecting with the mounting surface when pumping.
Pump each SeaSucker repeatedly until the plunger doesn’t spring back and the indicator band is hidden inside the pump cylinder. 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 to a more suitable mounting position. Do not use
your Rotopax Tank Mount without correcting the problem!
Removing Your Rotopax Tank Mount: Lift and Cover
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 Rotopax Tank Mount 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 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. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide
at the end of these instructions. If your Rotopax Tank Mount is mounted on a scratched
surface, move them 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 on the suspect vacuum mount with the
spare that came with your Rotopax Tank Mount if necessary - additional replacement parts can be purchased in the Replacement Parts section
of our on-line store.!
Indicator band
exposed: time
to re-pump!
Full power!
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Rotopax Tank Mount
Designed and manufactured by:
SeaSucker, LLC
Bradenton, Florida
www.SeaSucker.com

Care and Maintenance
To get the most out of your Rotopax Tank Mount, inspect them regularly and store them 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 mounting 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. Inspect the sealing edge for stiffness, cracks, roughness, or cuts. A damaged vacuum pad should be replaced.
The vacuum pump should be cleaned regularly. 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. Dry the inside of the cylinder – water left in the cylinder 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 Rotopax Tank Mount. After cleaning, push the plunger back into the cylinder and pump it
several times to seat it properly and distribute the lubricant.
Warranty
SeaSucker offers a lifetime, non-transferable warranty to the original purchaser 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 routine wear and tear expected in the normal use of this product, or to lack of
maintenance, user error, alteration or modification of the product, accidents, misuse, 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.
Purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty is the repair or replacement of a defective product or, at SeaSucker’s option, the issuance of
a refund or credit for the purchase price of the product. 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.
It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the use of this product is not prohibited by any applicable local or state law.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
•Do not exceed the posted speed limit.
•Do not use if the indicator band is exposed on any of your SeaSucker’s pumps.
•Do not use if all of the vacuum mounts cannot maintain a full vacuum seal for at least 4 hours.
•Clean the mounting surface before attaching.
•Clean SeaSuckers before attaching.
•Clean and lube your SeaSuckers’ pumps regularly.
•Inspect screws, nuts, and bolts regularly and retighten if necessary.
•Make sure the vacuum pads are fully seated in the protective covers when not in use.
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
Nicks or cuts on vacuum pad
Replace the vacuum pad
Damaged pump
Replace the vacuum pump
Dirty or uneven mounting surface
Clean the mounting surface or move to a more suitable spot
Jammed or Sluggish
Pump
Dry pump
Re-lube the plunger seal
Obstructed valve stem
Remove the obstruction; clean and re-lube the pump
Dirt in pump
Clean and re-lube the plunger and pump cylinder
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE