The Importance of Regular Inspections This article is meant to inform customers of what benefits come from having annual maintenance inspections performed by certified personnel. Required, Not Recommended Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) is proud to say that it performs over 1,000 annual inspections each year. However, that is quite conservative Read more…
This article is meant to inform customers of the role service technicians play in Farnham Equipment Company’s (FEC) organization. A Key Ingredient For FEC’s Service Department There are several ways Farnham Equipment Company distinguishes itself as an incredible resource to its customers. The collective product knowledge within the organization easily Read more…
This article is meant to inform customers of the purpose of a wiring harness for a telescopic seating system. A Critical Component For Bleachers For many customers, telescopic bleachers are simple in nature: they open and they close. However, Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) often serves as educators to broaden a Read more…
End Customer: Lawrence Technological UniversityLocation: Southfield, MICompleted Date: 2024 Project Overview Lawrence Technological University’s Fidler gymnasium was experiencing problems with their existing bleacher system. Due to the age of the university’s bleachers, the frame wheels underneath were wearing down, causing damage to the bleachers while causing visible marks on the Read more…
The Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) Inspection App is a forward-thinking tool that was developed by our In-House Service Department Team. This app is designed to allow customers high visibility and an ongoing record of preventative maintenance measures taken at their facility. After completing an Inspection, FEC’s Service Technicians will go Read more…
Operating Your Basketball Backstop When it comes to operating your basketball backstop, there are several items to be aware of. Knowing the importance of items such as safety straps, the role of limit switches, and general advice are but a few items for customers to be aware of as they Read more…
How to Increase the Lifespan of Your Backboard Guest Post by Performance Sports Systems Identify Your Play Level When choosing a backboard, first evaluate what your level of play will be (e.g. collegiate competition play, high school competition play, youth/k-8 play, or recreational play). Matching your backboard to your Read more…
As mentioned in Part 1, our primary focus in this series is the ICC 300-2012 which is available for download free. In this section, we’re going to discuss inspections and applicable definitions. Starting with Chapter 1: Section 105 Inspection: 105.1 Required installation and construction inspection states that after the Read more…