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FALL SURFACE RECONDITIONING <br />call surface reconditioning is increasing in popularity because the tennis courts <br />can be opened earlier in the spring when demand for play is strong and time <br />available for reconditioning is short, particularly during a wet spring. "The <br />maintenance staff is under less time constraint In the fall, allowing for better <br />quality control in providing a superior playing surface. More time Is available <br />for other important (and often postponed) spring maintenance duties around <br />the tennis court. Fall weather patterns are more stable & predictable for <br />reconditioning. Initial expense to purchase a tennis court cover is justified <br />considering the life of the cover, benefits to the players and increased <br />productivity of the maintenance staff, <br />WINTERIZING THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM <br />1. "turn off main water Supply, <br />2. Ensure manual valves at base of sprinkler heads are open. <br />3. With an air compressor, blow out the Irrigation lines by activating each zone <br />separately for approximately S minutes, do not exceed 60 psi. Open each zone <br />valve box cover and Inspect valves for any needed repairs while the system is <br />being blown out. <br />4. Repeat strep 3 until all water has been blown through the system, <br />S. Remove any debris from inside the valve boxes, <br />6. Replace valve box lids, <br />7. Note any repairs or Improvements needed for the ,ystern before the next <br />Season <br />CONTINUING EDUCATION <br />Several educational aids are available for staff training; the General <br />Maintenance Outline for Har -Tru Tennis Courts, the Maintenance Video, the <br />maintenance DVD and other resources. Visit our web -site at www,h ar i tg.crarn <br />for additional informallon, These products are ideal for keeping your staff <br />Informed, on a regular, basis about the most efficient methods of Her -Tru tennis <br />court maintenance. <br />46 <br />