Properly taking the system down after making snow is extremely important! To prolong the life of your system and prepare for the next snowmaking session, please follow these instructions:
Turn the Air Compressor OFF and Unplug Air Hose
Turn the Air Compressor OFF and let the tank empty to about 40-60 PSI. Then, unplug the air hose from the Forecaster Snow Gun. You will need some pressure in the tank to push the water through the hose in the next step.
Turn the Pressure Washer(s) OFF
Turn the pressure washer OFF. (If you are using multiple pressure washers, turn the pressure washers OFF one by one)
Turn the Water OFF
At your water spigot (or other water source) turn the water OFF. Un-thread the garden hose from the source and position this side of the garden hose next to the Air Compressor. You will want to get it close enough that you can connect the air hose to it.
Blow out the Water (full system)
Next, Insert the Low Pressure Blow Out Tool into the female side of the garden hose. Make sure the connection is tight. Turn the compressor back ON and plug the air hose into the Blow Out Tool. The air inside of the compressor should now be pushing the water through the garden hose, pressure washer, and out of the Snow Gun. It may take several minutes to flush all the water out the hose. The idea here is to remove ALL the water from the hoses, pressure washer, and snow gun so that no water is left. Any leftover water in the hoses has the potential to freeze and make things difficult the next time you set up your equipment.
Blow out each item individually (highly recommended)
You should have already run air through the entire water line from start to finish. Now, disassemble the garden hose, pressure washer, hoses, and snow gun. Use the Low Pressure Blow Out Tool or the High-Pressure Blow Out Tool in each separate item and blow out any remaining water. Sometimes, water can collect at connection points, so blowing out each piece is helpful.
Store Equipment in a Warm Location
Storing your equipment in a warm location is great practice for prolonging the life of your snowmaking system. Don’t leave anything outside! Any equipment left out in the cold will weather quicker and may freeze. We recommend getting a large storage bin so you can neatly store your equipment until it gets cold again! Try to find a place that’s warm to store your equipment so everything is ready to set up again.
