FEATURE STORY
Wave Pool Maintenance Schedule
by Kendra Kozen
Winter 2008

Photo courtesy Water Technology Inc. Regular maintenance is key to smooth-running wave pools. Here’s a recommended maintenance schedule from Michael Walsh, customer/ technical service manager at Cohoes, N.Y.-based Aquatic Development Group, which specializes in wave pools.

Pneumatic systems
Daily
• Visually inspect air cylinders, solenoids and lubricant levels.
Weekly
• Visually inspect system for signs of corrosion, and remove any dirt or debris.
Monthly
• Check oil levels in compressors and filters.
• Tighten any loose bolts or other hardware, and visually inspect the condition of all connections.

Hydraulic systems
Daily
• Visually inspect hydraulic valves and cylinders.
• Visually inspect air cylinders, solenoids and lubricant levels.
Weekly
• Visually inspect system for signs of corrosion, and remove any dirt or debris.
Monthly
• Check oil levels.
• Tighten any loose bolts or other hardware, and visually inspect the condition of all connections.



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