NEVER
shut down the ventilating system in your facility for
a prolonged period of time.
NEVER
use household cleaning products or procedures.
They can be harmful to the floor finish and to the
wood and may
also leave floors sticky or slippery, and potentially
harmful to athletes.
NEVER
clean your floor using scrubbing machinery or
power scrubbers that use water under pressure.
Water is your floor's worst enemy!
NEVER
attempt to modify or repair your sports floor
without first consulting with your flooring
contractor.
Please post in office of
superintendent, maintenance
engineer, or custodian.
The Life Fitness warranty is
solely based on
strict compliance with the care and
maintenance outlined on this card.
GENERAL CARE
H UMIDITY AND VENTILATION Since all wood
flooring will expand and
contract as relative humidity varies, it is important to
minimize extremes between low and high. Hardwood
flooring is manufactured
at moisture content most compatible with
a 35%-50% relative humidity range. Geographical
regions and available mechanicals determine the
typical range of temperature and humidity for each
facility. Maintaining a 15% fluctuation between
highest and lowest average indoor relative humidity
provides limited shrinkage and growth.
EXCESSIVE SEPARATION AND TIGHTENING
Separation between flooring boards commonly
develops during winter low humidity, and flooring
typically aligns generally tight during peak summer
humidity conditions. While moderate shrinkage and
expansion is normal, make use of available HVAC
systems to prevent excessive tightening and
shrinkage of flooring.
KEEP WATER AND GRIT OFF THE FLOOR
SURFACE
Protect you floors from tracking moisture and grit at
exterior doorways by providing suitable floor mats,
and check mats frequently to assure no moisture is
trapped underneath. Correct all leaks immediately
and protect your floor from excessive condensation
moisture by properly insulating ductwork, interior
drains, and downspouts. Any dampness within your
building should be brought to the attention of your
architect and engineers.
DAILY CARE
SWEEPING THE FLOOR
Sweep your floor daily with a dry dust mop. Floors
with heavy use should be dust mopped
up to three times a day.
For more thorough daily cleaning, an untreated dust
mop may be sprayed with approved diluted (warm
water) floor cleaner* especially compatible with gym
floor finishes. Apply cleaning solution to dust mop and
not directly to floor, and replace soiled dust mop
covers as necessary. Do not allow cleaning residue to
build up on the floor surface from excess treatment of
dust mop.
S P I LLAGE/SPOTS/STAINS
Wipe liquid spills and water from the floor immediately
with a thoroughly wrung soft cloth or thoroughly wrung
mop dampened with approved floor cleaner.
Remove chewing gum by applying crushed ice in a
plastic bag until the gum becomes brittle enough to
crumble off the floor surface. Clean remaining residue
with cloth dampened with floor cleaner. Remove
aggressive marks (black marks, rubber burns) with
cloth dampened with cleaner.
Apply cleaners using a soft cloth, never a rough or
textured cloth.
FLOOR LOADS
Significant point and/or area loads can affect
the Integrity of the wood floor surface and
athletic sub floor components.
POINT LOADS
Point loads refer to concentration of weight
on a small area of the floor surface. Examples
of high point loads include wheels that are
crowned or tapered rather than those making
full and flat contact, and wheels that include
center ridges remaining from the molding
process. Other examples of destructive point
loads include shoe cleats, and table or chair legs
with small contact points.
AREA LOADS
Area loads refers to broad based loads that are
less likely to compress wood fibers, but if
significant are likely to damage flooring and/or
sub floor components. Examples of excessive
area loads include maintenance equipment such
as hoists and lift vehicles.
APPROPRIATE PROTECTION
Maintenance equipment such as hoists, liftsand outriggers should not be used on yourLife Fitness Platform..Approved floor cleaner, such as "Poloplaz Hardwood Floor
Cleaner", may be sourced through Poloplaz (800-421-731'1)
www.poloplaz.com.
.Your Installing contractor or maintenance supplier may offer an
alternate cleaning concentrate that can be diluted and used in the
manner described, however it must be compatible with the gym
finish and contain no oils, silicones or waxes.