{"id":40518,"date":"2025-04-23T12:05:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitewaterwest.com\/?p=40518"},"modified":"2025-04-23T12:05:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:05:28","slug":"recertification-included-in-whitewaters-slide-resurfacing-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitewaterwest.com\/en\/insights-and-events\/news\/recertification-included-in-whitewaters-slide-resurfacing-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Recertification Included in WhiteWater\u2019s Slide Resurfacing Service\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Chris Biancofiore, Director, Performance Services<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is the above even a headline?\u00a0Because we\u2019ve been noticing that many water park operators do not realize that after a water slide has been resurfaced, it will most likely need to be recommissioned by the OEM. Or they might not realize what exactly is involved in the recommissioning. That\u2019s why we include it in our resurfacing work\u2014to give clients peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let me first explain what water slide resurfacing does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resurfacing Is the Last Resort <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to water slide maintenance or restoration<\/a>, cleaning, buffing, and waxing should be the first option<\/strong>, best when regularly performed as outlined in each operations and maintenance (O&M) manual. Old slides can be brought back to beautiful shine just by doing this.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As slides age from friction wear, resurfacing will be required due to the original coating being worn. You want to prolong this for as long as possible because the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) finish will always be the best and smoothest finish, not to mention the unnecessary maintenance cost of resurfacing too soon.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Happens After Resurfacing?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a water slide is resurfaced, the operating parameters that were set during commissioning may have to be changed as a result of this work. Resurfacing can potentially affect the coefficient of friction, water flow behaviour, and other ride variables, ultimately affecting the ride dynamics<\/strong>, which concern performance and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When the ride dynamics change, the OEM, as well as many jurisdictions and insurance companies, will deem that a major ride modification has taken place, which requires a recertification, also referred to as recommissioning.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a third party do the resurfacing, a risk assessment should be performed. The result of the risk assessment will likely be that your slide needs to be recertified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slide Recertification by the OEM After Third-Party Resurfacing Work<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you call the OEM, i.e., WhiteWater, for recommissioning, the first step of the process includes inspecting that all operating parameters are as per original commissioning. All valves should be locked out and not adjusted unless consulted with the OEM. We can then proceed to performance testing, ascertain if any of these parameters need to be adjusted, and conclude with a written recommissioning certificate for the ride.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, we visually assess the resurfacing work that was performed, and we will require copies of the process and materials that were used. But we only certify the ride dynamics; there is NO representation or guarantee of the quality of the work or the material used, which remains the sole responsibility of the third-party who provided the work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recertification Included When WhiteWater Technicians Perform Slide Resurfacing <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the OEM, we know the exact parameters to get your equipment to perform at its best\u2014and the quality of work that would pass the inspection.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Certificate of Commissioning:<\/em>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To give our clients peace of mind, we guarantee the resurfacing work that we do\u2014including the process and the material\u2014and automatically include the slide recertification service, which involves the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inspection:\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n