Summer Wrap-Up

ANNUAL CHECKLIST

1

Washing & Waxing

Wash and wax the ride to remove all debris and particles which could act as an abrasive on the fiberglass.

Please click here for recommendations on products and procedures

2

CLEAR DEBRIS

Clear any debris from drain holes on the top of closed features.

3

Check
Connections

Check all ride connections and ride supports. Tighten any loose fasteners to snug tight.

4

Drain Pipes

Drain all pipes and ensure there is no standing water remaining (use anti-freeze for plumbing lines that cannot be drained properly).

5

Cover Pools
& Openings

Cover any water ride start pools, water injection and/or removal points throughout the ride to prevent water infiltration to the pipes. Cover the start of ride opening to prevent snow, debris and ice from building up inside an enclosed ride.

6

Drain Sprinkler

For colder climates, drain any sprinkler lines to prevent freezing.

7

Avoid

Avoid snow loads on fiberglass elements and empty any buildup from flumes and top of closed features.

8

Review

Review the inventory to ensure sufficient spare parts and ride vehicle quantities. For SkyBOX and BLAST rides, please review ride O&M manuals for part information and numbers. Due to extended lead times on parts and electronics, please ensure sufficient time before start of next season.

For SkyBOX and BLAST rides, please review ride O&M manuals for part information and numbers. Due to extended lead times on parts and electronics, please ensure sufficient time before start of next season.

9

Document

Document ride settings, water flows, maintenance items and leak locations for records and off-season repair.

Please click here for leak repair and gelcoat repair tutorials​.

10

Ensure

Ensure all electric equipment is properly winterized. Certain large components, such as a SkyBOX should be covered using an opaque water-resistant material to prevent damage to components.

Certain large components, such as a SkyBOX should be covered using an opaque water-resistant material to prevent damage to components.

11

Inspect
& Repair

Inspect and repair any signs of rust and corrosion on water ride steel supports including TORNADO/TornadoWAVE structures.

For special repair instructions on TORNADO and TornadoWAVE structures, contact ProSlide Customer Service for details: [email protected]

12

CONTACT

Contact [email protected] for any Operation and Maintenance Manual and Technical Inquiries.
Contact [email protected] for all part inquiries and orders.

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