The zamboni model 200 is a tractorpulled unit with a 77 blade the same width as the 500 series machines. Please check back or register for automatic product and auction alerts by clicking. Instructional video about operating an olympia ice resurfacer. Before you put your olympia ice resurfacer into operation, please take the time to carefully read this operating manual. Vimar equipment has been representing the resurfice and the olympia ice resurfacers for over 20 years. It is ideally suited for small rinks with surfaces of.
Weve set the standard for quality and innovation in resurfacing technology. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions given throughout the manual and to chapter 1, safety. Olympia ice resurfacer at the 2010 winter olympics resurfice corporation is a manufacturer of ice resurfacing equipment based in elmira, ontario, canada. In early 2009, don schlupp, the companys director of sales and marketing, said that the company had about a 70% share of the market in north america, but later that year the. The model 3b is designed to resurface small ice skating surfaces up to 60 x 160. Machine for ice coating to handle ice rinks intended for recreation indoor and outdoor. The patented niceice resurfacer consists of an easy to handle galvanized steel pipe frame that serves as a conduit for water feed by a garden hose systematically distributing the water evenly onto the ice and smoothed on contact by the niceice resurfacing mat. The 2019 millennium h is powered by natural gas with stainless steel water tanks and conditioner. The raleigh arena has two olympia iceresurfacing machines, a model 2000 and a model 3000.
Backyard ice rink resurfacer, deluxe manual ice resurfacer for outdoor skating rink duration. Cleaning the ice resurfacer after an ice resurfacing operation. We have 1 olympia millenniume manual available for free pdf download. An ice resurfacer is a vehicle or handpushed device used to clean and smooth the surface of a sheet of ice, usually in an ice rink. The olympia iceresurfacers that macmillan uses are powered by two propane tanks, and have v8 chevrolet engines and fourwheel drive. Get the best tire studs for ice resurfacer to improve your tires efficiency and grip on ice. The 560ac is the electric solution with the power to meet the needs of todays busy arena surfaces.
Olympia millenniume manuals manuals and user guides for olympia millenniume. Resurfacer offsite cola you will be bidding on a 1995 olympia ice resurfacer 2000 series powered with a v6 propane engine 225 hours. Are you looking for more information on everything olympia. The radiator was replaced 3 weeks ago as well as a couple hoses. Familyowned and based in elmira, ontario, weve set the standard for quality and innovation in resurfacing technology worldwide. Michael hoffmann ice resurfacing equipment ackerstrasse 149 l 46483 wesel l germany phone. Ice resurfacing alberta dealer of zamboni ice resurfacers. Ir parts becker arena products stocks your basic zamboni and olympia ice resurfacer wear parts including. Please check back or register for automatic product and auction alerts by clicking the button below. Olympia is a world famous brand of resurfacer s trusted by thousands of customers. Designed with sealed lead acid gelfilled batteries, eight carbide tipped blades and level controls at your finger tips. The model 200 is designed with the operator in mind and features a control console within reach and easy access to the blade and other adjustable components. The niceice resurfacer is made of solid lifetime steel, not pvc plastic, and is a must for any rink it is a portable, handoperated tool that makes creating and maintaining a highquality ice rink a snap. Each of the ice arenas in torino used zamboni exclusively for their ice resurfacing needs.
Only duly authorized and trained drivers may operate the olympia. Vimar equipment offers a full service facility with resurfice factory trained technicians and our parts department stocks oem olympia parts. The machine will soon be adding the university logo to complete the incredible new look. The alaska ice dragon propanefired ice rink resurfacer. Driving this machine on freshlymade ice requires dexterity and enhanced traction to get the job done.
Goldstream solar has designed, engineered and patented uspto or pdf a device which resurfaces ice skating rinks. The zamboni model 100 is a miniature unit which is approximately 110th the size of the 500 series machines. Maintaining the rink how ice rinks work howstuffworks. Electric ice resurfacers sputter at olympics mnn mother. The raleigh arena has two olympia iceresurfacing machines, a model 2000 and a model.
The raleigh arena has two olympia ice resurfacing machines, a model 2000 and a model 3000. Marshalls international supply the full range of olympia ice resurfacers to clients. Get the best ice resurfacer tire studs to enhance traction and grips and to help prevent slippage in ice all year long. Vimar equipment is the exclusive olympia and ice bear dealer for british columbia and the yukon. The vehicle operates at an approximate speed of 5 mph. Olympia millennium h hydrostat millennium e ice machine ice resurfacer icebear edgers tractor mounts flood carts olympia brochures cochrane. Apr 18, 2017 instructional video about operating an olympia ice resurfacer. Suitable for stadiums and outdoor rinks in natural or artificial ice with maximum surface of 1.
The only thing the olympia was slightly better at was doing heavy shaving maintenance from that ice build up in the end zones, from operators that didnt know or care about what they were doing. Mar 07, 2011 ive used the olympia 2000 and one of the bigger ones and they both suck for regular ice making. The 2006 winter olympic games, which were held in torino, italy, were a homecoming of sorts for the zamboni company. We are selling out 20 olympia tractor mount ice resurfacer. Electric ice resurfacers sputter at olympics ecofriendly ice resurfacing machines sounded great until they stopped working in the middle of the mens 500meter speed skating event. Princeton university ice rink received its new 2019 all black olympia millennium h hydrostatic ice resurfacer. View and download olympia millenniume owners manual online.
Our service department has the only factory trained and certified ice resurfacer technicians in our territory. In july of 2017, resurfice donated an olympia ice resurfacer to keep the ice pristine at the local rink of the calabogie community, in greater madawaska. Also known as the zamboni, it is essential for the ice resurfacer to have tire studs. We are always so proud to help communities come together and enjoy quality ice at the local rink. The olympia ice resurfacers that macmillan uses are powered by two propane tanks, and have v8 chevrolet engines and fourwheel drive. We received this picture of the community with the ice resurfacer and. Which ice resurfacer do you think is better, zamboni or olympia. The ability to quickly and effectively resurface the ice is as important to skating as the development of indoor ice itself. Lubenow a recent article on neandertals was probably the most important one in the entire 27 march 2003 issue of nature. The first ice resurfacer was developed by american inventor and engineer frank zamboni in 1949 in the city of paramount, california.
Yet, it was less than one page long, was given no hype, and was written by four rather obscure anthropologists serving in two low ranked universities. Pictured above is john rebelo, driving a zamboni during a december bruins game. Instructional video about the olympia ice resurfacer safety check procedure. Their olympia brand product line includes push models through full size models built on a chevy powertrain. Reduce wear and tear on your olympia ice resurfacer. Before iceresurfacing machines, ice rinks were resurfaced manually, using. The olympia cellect is the first battery ice resurfacer with ac motors. Electric ice resurfacers sputter at olympics ecofriendly iceresurfacing machines sounded great until they stopped working in the middle of the mens 500meter speed skating event.
Ive used the olympia 2000 and one of the bigger ones and they both suck for regular ice making. This unit was literally used five times and is in like new condition. At olympic oval, problems with ice resurfacer for two days in a row, a mechanical problem with the iceresurfacing machines delayed skating action at the olympic oval in vancouver. The olympia iceresurfacers that macmillan uses are powered by two. After light skating session, you may only want to cut, wash and squeegee ice and not apply ice making water. The olympia millennium e battery powered ice resurfacer saves you both time and money. A hundred and fifty or so electric machines based on 1996 statistics are currently in service in the u. Jan 30, 2015 the zambonis are leaving the td garden the td garden is swapping out zamboni machines for olympia ice resurfacers. Zambonis new onetouch mode uses customizable settings for auger speeds, electronic water valves and blade control for improved ease of operation and a more consistent ice surface. Cleaning the ice resurfacer after an ice resurfacing. Unfollow used ice resurfacer to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Zamboni has now taking the next step by introducing the 552 model, and the resurfice corporation has introduced an electric olympia model to rival this growing market. The detachable conditioner unit is equipped with a 36 or 48 wide replaceable cutting blade.
As such, an ice resurfacer is often referred to as a zamboni regardless of brand or manufacturer. Used at least once per week to resurface the ice rink. Resurfice corporation is a manufacturer of ice resurfacing equipment based in elmira, ontario, canada. The olympia ice resurfacer was being used by the columbia inferno hockey team echl and is located at the city of columbia. Vimar has lots of used ice resurfacers, reconditioned and ready for service. At olympic oval, problems with ice resurfacer for two days in a row, a mechanical problem with the ice resurfacing machines delayed skating action at the olympic oval in vancouver.
We have already talked in our articles about how the preparation of refrigeration equipment for sale occurs. Frank zambonis mother was born in a village just west of torino, located in northwestern italy. With the highest annual sales in the world market, we know our business and we know our customers. It is ideally suited for small rinks with surfaces of 1,000 to 3,000 square feet.