The Good Life – November-December 2016

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BY: KRISSY NESS ■ PHOTOS BY: URBAN TOAD MEDIA Have you ever wondered how to drive a Zamboni? The technical name for this machine is the ice-resurfacing machine. The machine was named after the inventor Frank Zamboni; his surname was the registered trademark for the resurfacer. The Zamboni began as a propane fueled machine but has been modified in the recent years to be electric, which is more environmentally friendly. I had the opportunity to do a ride along with Lars Hegland at the Scheels Arena. Hegland has been working at the arena since 2009, and has worked his way downstairs, from working in the parking lot to operating and maintaining the Zamboni(s). This is Hegland’s part time job - which is a pretty awesome one at that. His full time job is playing in his band Tripwire. Hegland is very knowledgeable when it comes to Zambonis and the stepby-step process was made easier because of that. Lets kick this off by letting you in on the secrets of driving a Zamboni. In six steps I will explain how to run a Zamboni. For this specific step-by-step we will be talking about electric Zambonis. STEP ONE To begin you must unplug the battery pack, turn on the machine and fill it with water, which will be laid onto the ice. STEP TWO Lower the hopper - which is where all the snow is collected. It is raised when you are finished to empty the snow and dry it out. 26 / THE GOOD LIFE / urbantoadmedia.com
STEP THREE Release the break, back up and get onto the ice. From there you will turn on the brush. The brush is used to pick up excess snow from along the boards; you will only use the brush for the outside lap. urbantoadmedia.com / THE GOOD LIFE / 27
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