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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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GROOMING OF INFILLED TURF
Act Global recommends that every Act Global sports
surfacing system have routine brushing every 80 to 200
hours of usage. Routine brushing is accomplished with a
“drag broom” suitable for brushing the surface. If you do
not have a “drag broom” please contact your local Act
Global representative to purchase one.
Infilled surfaces do require grooming. Additional Groom
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ing may be necessary only when and if the Infill has
become displaced due to excessive use in certain areas
of the surface such as a goal and heavy traffic areas.
Routine Brushing
Routine brushing keeps the surface free from debris, but
also maintains your Act Global sports surfacing system at
its optimum performance. Routine Brushing simultane-
ously achieves three objectives:
1. Keeps impregnated layer uniform in its distribution
2.
Ensures that the exposed part of the fiber is uniform
in its direction and stays erect
3. Helps remove litter, leaves, dirt, etc
The realized benefits from routine brushing are:
1. Consistent footing and ball bounce throughout the
surface
2. Maximum aesthetic appeal
3. Lengthened life expectancy
Frequencies
In general, the frequency will be related to the intensity
of use; however, excessive brushing can cause fiber
damage which over time will compromise the field’s
performance characteristics and longevity.
(See mainte-
nance schedule on following page.)
MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY LOG
Keep a maintenance activity log containing the
following information:
•
Type of activity that takes place on the field
•
Estimated number of hours the field is used per week
• Average number of participants per hour
• Type of maintenance activity performed
• Remarks/Notes
• Signature of maintenance supervisor
SEMI-ANNUAL, ANNUAL & AS NEEDED
Situations Requiring Comprehensive
Maintenance
Over time, the following situations may arise which will
require the need for more comprehensive maintenance:
•
Grass fibers become significantly bent, creased and
flat.
• The playing surface becomes hard and compacted.
While common to infilled systems, this impacts the
players and also can create drainage issues.
• Dirt, debris and metal accumulate on or within the
system despite routine maintenance.
• Seams become loose or panels shift creating a safety
hazard.
•
Infill levels become uneven, particularly in high wear
areas, such as in front of soccer goals.
