Receiving
your Mat
If you
receive your mats in cold weather, please do not unroll them until
they have been in room temperature of 70 degrees or higher for a
period of 24 hours. Unrolling a mat in cooler conditions will result
in permanent damage to the foam and coating. If you are unable to
store your wrestling mat flat, use the supplied tubes to decrease
wrinkling and eliminate deep creases. Please do not throw these
tube away. If you need new tubes for your mat, they may be purchased
for an additional charge. New and re-conditioned mats should be
left rolled out for a period of 2-3 weeks to allow the paint to
cure. The mat will have a light flour coating to prevent the paint
from sticking to itself. This should be removed by sweeping it off
and then by wrapping a very lightly moistened towel over a broom
and wiping the mat clean.
Maintenance
We recommend Ken Clean Plus to disinfect and lightly clean your
mat. Your mat may discolor while cleaning, but the colors will
return to its natural state after the mat is dry. We recommend
cleaning your mat with Ken Clean after each wrestling session.
Mildew is easily removed with Sherwin Williams Mil-Keen. For the
first six months do not allow the mat to come in contact with
moisture for an extended period of time. If the mat will be sitting
on a damp floor, plastic should be used as a barrier between the
mat and the floor. Washing the mat will not hurt the surface unless
puddles of water are allowed to sit on the mat for extended period
of time.
Storage
If your mat cannot be stored flat, keep it rolled on the storage
tubes and use the approved wrestling mat straps. Never use chains,
ropes, or wires to hold the mats. To reduce wrinkles, roll your
mat from opposite ends and alternate rolling the mat from the
top and bottom sides. Always roll the mat on tubes. Never leave
your mats stored on tubular mat transporters because it may create
deep depressions. Do not allow the mat to freeze.
Reconditioning
When a mat begins to show wear and tear it is important that it
is fixed immediately. Always inspect your mat for any material
defects such as: compressed foam, missing material, open seams,
exposed foam core or missing vinyl paint. Small cuts and tears
may be repaired with a Pinnacle Repair Kit. Should the wear or
damage to your mat be extensive, please contact Pinnacle Athletic
Mats for factory reconditioning.
Mat
Repairs
Should your mat become damaged, you can repair it with a Pinnacle
repair kit. Never use latex or oil base house paints. They will
crack and ruin the mat surface. Order pinnacle mat glue and paint
directly from us. The repair kit will include all you need to
fix your mat and the instructions on how to do it.
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