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EN GEMAŞ Track-Start Swimming Starting Block Installation and User Manual V1.2
3.6 Troubleshooting (No Contact)
If the buzzer (11) does not emit a sound during the sensitivity adjustment, proceed as follows :
Make sure that the platform and the weight sensitivity plate (4) are correctly assembled ;
adjustment screws (6) must be a visible in front of the platform.
Make sure that the 2 adjustment screws are not too far from contact head.
3.7 Sensitivity adjustment
If the sensitivity is out of the range of 13kg and 18kg (as indicated in paragraph 3.2), make an
adjustment by proceeding as follows:
Connect the buzzer (11).
If the measured pressure is higher than 18kg,tighten the adjustment screws (6) of the weight
sensing plate (4) and test fully on the surface.
If the pressure is lower than 13kg, loosen the screws (6) and test the weight at every facet.
It is recommended to proceed systematically with the adjustment to obtain a regular play
between the 2 contacts.
4 –PREVENTION AND MAINTENANCE
Equipment installed in aquatic complex, often sealed with a high moisture level, require special
attention in regards to their maintenance. In fact, the stainless steel parts found on ladders, fences
or swimming starting blocks can have corrosion if they are not frequently cleaned. Stainless steel is
an excellent product that needs to be very clean to keep its stainless quality. In order to use the
product smoothly and elegantly for a long time, Kit 2 (031002) Rust Remover + Protector +
Polisher in the Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning Chemicals section of the GEMAŞ product catalog is
recommended.
4.1. Maintenance
When you receive your new equipment, it is important to establish a maintenance program to
avoid the stainless steel parts to deteriorate. Indeed, lack of maintenance can make the chromium
oxide film inefficient, which could cause corrosion on your equipment. A dirty surface is the biggest
ally of corrosion and your biggest enemy. Dirt, grease and deposit left by users or by contaminated
water deposit must be removed by cleaning the surface with fresh water (do not use the pool’s
water) and wiped, if possible, with a clean dry cloth. A basic cleaning of the starting blocks’ inner
and outer surfaces (without disassembling) must be done regularly, preferably every week. A
thorough cleaning with removal of the top (see manual) must be done regularly, several times a
year, depending on the degree of contamination of the stainless steel. Concerning dismantling, it is
imperative to use tools that are specially designed for stainless steel.Applying hydrophobic
(insoluble in water) Kit 2 (031002) Rust Remover + Protector + Polisher in the Stainless Steel Care
and Cleaning Chemicals section of the GEMAŞ product catalog, also increases the protection of
sensitive areas of the weight sensing plate against corrosion.
4.2 Cleaning
If your equipment is already showing significant dirt deposits, you need to get rid of them
because the oxygen from the air gets in contact with the chromium in the stainless steel to form
the protective chromium oxide film.For this reason, the surface must be clean. A thorough cleaning
with fresh water should be sufficient then wipe with a cotton cloth. The protective film or aesthetic
coating of the product should not be damaged.After a thorough cleaning, clean the stainless steel
with fresh water twice a week during a few months and then decrease the frequency.Make sure the
pad you use is not rough to prevent it damaging the protective film or the aesthetic finish of the
product. Never use a metal brush, steel wool, sandpaper or any abrasive material for cleaning.
