Rave Sports RAVE EZ Set Ice Rink-200 User manual

RAVE EZ Set Ice Rink - 200
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Product parts and warnings …………..………………………………………1
Placement and Setup….…………………………………………………….......4
First Ice…………………………………………………………………………………7
Resurfacing & Removal….……………………………………………………….9
Cleaning and maintenance……………………….…………………………..10
PARTS
The RAVE EZ Set Ice Rink includes:
1. Ice Rink Liner
2. (4) Corner Screw Stakes
3. (12) Pivoting Side Support Brackets
4. Self Adhesive Repair Patches
RECOMMENDED AGES: 4-12
RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF USERS: 2

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WARNING: Read these materials prior to assembling
and using your RAVE Sports product. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
•Set up and supervision must be done by a mature and
knowledgeable adult
•Ensure proper set up prior to use
•Instruct children on proper use of this product
RAVE Sports products are manufactured from the highest
quality materials available and have been individually
tested at the factory.
Read the instructions and warnings printed in this manual
for proper and safe use.
Keep away from fire and other heat sources.
This unit is intended for domestic family use only and not
for use in public areas or as a rental.
DO NOT allow anyone to use the product until it is fully
assembled and adequate ice thickness has been obtained.
IMPORTANT: Skates and edges of ice can be sharp
and may easily cut the liner after setup. RAVE does
not warrant against cuts or punctures to the liner or
bottom sheet. Use repair patch to repair if damaged.

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W A R N I N G
•THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY FOR USE ON SNOW / LAND AND OUTDOORS. DO NOT
USE ON WATER OR ICE-COVERED PONDS, LAKES, RIVERS OR POOLS.
•ALWAYS INSPECT ICE FOR THICKNESS BEFORE USE, AND DO NOT USE IF
REPAIR IS NEEDED OR UNSAFE CONDITIONS SUCH AS CRACKS,
IRREGULARITIES, OR THIN ICE IS EVIDENT.
•ALWAYS SET UP THIS PRODUCT IN AN OPEN SPACE. NEVER SET UP THE
PRODUCT NEAR A TREE, STAIRCASE, FENCES, WALLS OR OTHER
OBSTRUCTIONS WHICH COULD HURT USERS OF THIS PRODUCT OR DAMAGE
THE PRODUCT. ALWAYS KEEP A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET (183 CM) DISTANCE
FROM ALL OTHER OBJECTS.
•THE ICY SURFACE OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE SLIPPERY. ALWAYS STAY IN
CONTROL AND DO NOT ALLOW ROUGH PLAY WHILE USING THE ICE RINK.
•DO NOT USE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
•DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE.
•DO NOT COVER THIS PRODUCT WITH SNOW OR ALLOW SNOW TO COVER OR
HIDE THE ICY SURFACE.
•AS WITH ANY SPORT, RECKLESS USE OF EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF INJURY AND ONLY
USE IF YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT THE RISKS.
•USE AND PARTICIPATION OF THIS SPORT INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS OF
INJURY OR DEATH. PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR IS RECOMMENDED.
•IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OF THE PRODUCT TO MAKE SURE
SUBSEQUENT USERS ARE INSTRUCTED IN THE SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
•WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF
PROTECTION IN ALL EQUIPMENT, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE FREEDOM FROM
INJURY. THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISK OF INJURY DUE TO USE. ALL
MERCHANDISE IS SOLD ON THIS CONDITION, WHICH NO REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE COMPANY CAN WAIVE OR CHANGE.
•IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS BEFORE USE.
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Placement & Set Up
Consider the following when choosing where to set up and
place your RAVE EZ Set Ice Rink:
•Site suitability: Place your unit on the most level area
possible free from any sharp objects or rocks. Slope should
be less than 2 inches over 10 feet. Place your unit a
minimum of 6 feet away from any trees, rocks, or other
structures.
•Position: As much as possible, orient the rink so the
shortest dimension is running down the slope of the ground

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and the longest dimension is running across
(perpendicular) to the slope.
•Convenience: Place your unit where it can be easily
supervised.
•Water source: Place your unit where you can easily fill and
resurface your EZ Set Ice Rink with tap or well water.
NOTE: When using a hose in cold weather do not leave it
outside after use. Water left inside the hose will freeze and
cause damage.
Side wall setup
1. When you have found a suitable area for the ice rink, layout
the ice rink liner across the desired area. Make sure all the
Pivoting Side Support Brackets and Corner Screw are
accounted for.
2. Stake your first corner into the ground with a Corner Screw
Stake, by inserting the Screw Stake into the sleeve pocket
on the corner of the liner. Stake your second corner,

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diagonally across from the first corner. Before inserting
stake into the ground, pull the ice rink liner taught. Proceed
to stake the remaining corners, remembering to pull the
liner taught each time before screwing the stake into the
ground.
3. Clip in the pivoting side support brackets in the already
punched holes around the perimeter of the liner.
NOTE: Bracket must be on the outside of liner wall as
shown below.

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4. Be sure that your EZ Set Ice Rink liner is tight to each corner
to ensure proper freezing of the ice.
FIRST ICE
The optimum temperature for freezing your rink is 32 degrees
F/ 0 degrees C. Begin filling with water, but do not fill it
entirely at once. Add water in increments, as smooth ice is
created by freezing many thin layers (less than ¼ inch at a
time). Attempting to create thick ice at once will result in
trapped air bubbles and a bumpy surface.

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Your ice rink will start to ice up fairly quickly, but it may be
several days before it is thick enough to use depending upon
weather conditions and the number of layers needed to get
ice to a sufficient thickness across the entire span of the rink
area. Be patient with your ice, trying to ice your rink too
quickly will result in an uneven ice surface.
TESTING ICE FOR USE
Normally, the ice will need to be at least 3 to 4 inches thick to
prevent cracking. Wearing normal shoes carefully put your
weight onto the ice and walk around. If you do not hear
cracking, it is ready to use. 3 to 4 inches of ice will give you a
solid base to handle uncertain winter thaws.
NOTE: Do not allow anything but water to rest on the surface
of the ice. Items left on the ice will sink down into the ice and
create a dangerous and immovable obstacle. Remove any
leaves or other debris prior to use or resurfacing.
When you have achieved skate-ready ice, remove the 4 Corner
Screw Stakes, and unclip and fold down all 12 Pivoting Side
Support Brackets.
These brackets can be
left in place and then
tipped back up to
support the liner when
you want resurface
your rink.

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NOTE: Removal of the Corner Screw Stakes will not decrease
stability of the ice surface.
RESURFACING
Adding more water to the surface of your RAVE EZ Set Ice Rink
and allowing it to freeze will refresh the ice surface smoothly.
It is recommended that you avoid resurfacing your ice until
late in the afternoon or at night after you are done skating for
the day. When resurfacing you should evenly spread a shallow
layer of water across the entire rink area to maintain a level,
smooth skating surface. Consistently resurfacing your ice will
give you a harder top layer of ice that will be less prone to
cracking.
To remove minor cracks in the ice: Scrape enough ice shavings
with your skate or grab snow if available and pack it in the
crack tightly and wet it down. Use a puck, smooth over the ice
surface until smooth and level with the rest of the ice surface.
REMOVING YOUR ICE RINK
Allow ice to thaw completely with spring thaws. Tip down the
side of the liner in the lowest point of the ground slope and let
the water run off the liner.
1. Completely dry all parts of the unit.
2. Clean and store following instruction on page 11.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Clean your RAVE EZ Set Ice Rink with mild soap and fresh
water; never use strong detergents or petroleum-based
products. Also never use high pressure cleaning equipment
such as a “pressure washer”. This will quickly result in damage
to your product.
Completely dry unit. Wipe the product off with a terry
cloth towel and allow product to dry completely. Ensure
that the rink is clean and dry, then store in a safe place until
next use.
Maintenance is essential to increase the life of your product.
Please follow all maintenance, cleaning and repairs according
to this manual. If you are unsure please contact your local
dealer or RAVE Sports directly.
During Use
RAVE Sports recommends that you occasionally scrape the
surface of the ice with a plastic snow shovel (metal shovels do
not work as well) to remove snow, ice chips, and other items as
needed. Resurface immediately after scraping. Keeping your
surface clean and smooth will minimize accidents and increase
the enjoyment of the product.
Self adhesive patches are included with the EZ Set Ice Rink and
can be used to patch small cuts or holes in the product. Clean
area thoroughly in the area to be patched. Dry completely before
applying patch.

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Saint Paul, Minn 55110
800.659.0790
August 2015