Game Structure Handbook - NAA's Maintenance Mania - National

Game Structure Handbook2013-2014 Competition Year

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Game Structure

“Old” vs. “New”The “old” components are the competition materials thatare already installed on the competition set and will beremoved by the competitor. The “new” componentsare the competition materials that the competitor willinstall on the competition set. The competition materialsare either unmarked or color coded with red markingsso the judge can make sure that all the old componentsare removed and all the new components are installed.Do not mix the color-coded items, as this will createconfusion in judging whether all requirements werecompleted.

ThreadingSeveral games require the competitor to thread oneitem onto another item, such as threading the locknutson the water fittings. The competitor must threadthe pieces together so the locknut remains in placeand does not separate from the other component.The competitor does not need to completely threadthe item until it stops.

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Games• Bradford White Water Heater Installation• CFG Faucet Installation• Fluidmaster Duo Flush Toilet Conversion• Frigidaire Icemaker Installation• Kidde Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety Installation• Kwikset Key Control Deadbolt Test• Seasons Ceiling Fan Installation• Motorola & Niagara Conservation

Race Car Competition

Each game is open to every Maintenance Mania participant. People who are interested in competingfor the National Championship must register for National Championship Qualifying Competitor status and must compete in all eight games.

The games are timed and designed for competitors tocomplete each game in 20 to 45 seconds. All competitorshave a second chance to improve their time at anyone game excluding the race car competition.

An affiliate will be able to handle between 60 and100 competitors per hour at each game.

The skill-based competition games have been designedso there is a minimal amount of time required for the volunteer judges to reset the game station for the next competitor.

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Game Structure

Race Car MaterialsThe official race car wheels are provided by NAAto the local affiliate. Affiliates then distribute thewheels as competitors register to participate in theevent. All cars entered in the race car competitionmust use the wheels provided by the Association.

• The race car must use at least three maintenance supply parts.

• Participants can use maintenance supplies to build body parts, accessories, engines, scoops or whatever!

• The cars will be raced down a ramp, so participants must keep speed in mind if they want to win the Maintenance Maniac award.

• Axles are not provided by the local affiliate. • Alignment is very important in ensuring the race

car will run straight down the track. • Axles need to be parallel to each other and

perpendicular to (square to) the car for the best performance. This keeps cars off the sidewalls, which decreases the run times.

• Axles are typically a 1/8" diameter rod, which can be purchased at a hobby store (or a welding rod, 8d nail, etc.).

• The rod can be placed in a hole drilled in the body. • Participants can add a bearing sleeve of some

sort (1/8" diameter brass or nylon tubing) and attach the sleeve to the body.

• Participants may drive nails through the wheels and into the body of the car for a simple axle.

• The wheels will usually “friction fit” onto a 1/8" diameter rod and stay attached to the axle.

• Participants may glue the wheels onto the axle. • Participants can lubricate their wheels with solid

lubricant such as powdered graphite or Teflon. (Many hobby shops carry lubricants for pinewoodderby cars.)

Liquid lubricants such as WD-40 and 3-in-One arenot allowed as they cause an irregular racing surfaceand may cause permanent damage to the track.

Fast Car Secrets for Participants1. Have well-aligned wheels.2. Have a low center of gravity.3. Be close to but not over the weight limit.4. Attach bumpers or rollers to keep the car fromgetting caught on the sidewalls.5. If using bumpers or rollers, keep them low sothey will hit the racetrack sidewalls, which are only1/2" high.

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Game Rules and Reset Responsibilities

Bradford White Water Heater Installation1. Competitor must start at the end of the competi-tion table with both hands placed on the timer untilthe light turns green.2. Competitor starts the time by taking both hands offthe timer.3. Competitor picks up the new water heater.4. Competitor moves to the right (counterclockwise)to the work area.5. Competitor completes the following in any sequence:

• Removes the old water heater by disconnecting the hot and cold supply lines

• Installs the new water heater by connecting the hot and cold supply lines

• Opens the cold water supply valve• Opens the hot water on the faucet to allow air to

escape from the new water heater preventing a dry fire

• Makes sure the water heater tank is filled by pulling up the water level tab

• Turns on power to the water heater from the circuit breaker

6. Competitor returns the old water heater to thestarting position.7. Competitor places both hands on the timer to stopthe time.

Water Heater Installation Completion Requirements

• Both hot and cold supply lines are engaged to new water heater.

• The cold water supply valve is in the open position. • The hot water handle on the faucet is in the

open position.• The water level is in the full position.• The circuit breaker is in the on position.• The old water heater is in the starting area.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Back off the water supply lines from the water heateron the display so they are only engaged and not tight.2. Turn the cold water supply valve to the closed position.3. Turn the hot water handle on the faucet to theclosed position.4. Flip the circuit breaker to the off position.5. Place the water heater on the table cover wheredesignated.

CFG Faucet Installation1. Competitor must start at the end of the competitiontable with both hands placed on the timer until thelight turns green.2. Competitor starts the time by taking both hands offthe timer.3. Competitor places the new cartridge and sprayerwith Hydrolock connection into the tote.4. Competitor moves to the right side of the table tothe work area.5. Competitor completes the following in any sequence:

• Removes the ceramic cartridge in the bathroom faucet and installs it in the kitchen faucet

• Installs the new ceramic cartridge in the bathroomfaucet and replaces the handles on both faucets

• Installs the sprayer flush on the counter by runningthe hose through the escutcheon and connecting it to the kitchen faucet.

• Quick-installs the kitchen and bathroom faucet supply lines

6. Competitor returns the tote to the starting area.7. Competitor places both hands on the timer to stopthe time.

Faucet Installation Completion Requirements

• The bathroom faucet ceramic cartridge was moved to the kitchen faucet.

• The new ceramic cartridge was installed in the bathroom faucet.

• Both faucets have their handles on correctly.• The sprayer was installed and the hose connected

to the kitchen faucet.• The kitchen and bathroom faucet supply lines

were placed in the display slots.• The tote is returned to the starting area.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Remove the kitchen faucet handle and cartridge.Place the handle behind the faucet.2. Disconnect the sprayer hose from the kitchenfaucet and remove from display.3. Remove the kitchen and bathroom faucet supplylines from display slots.4. Place the sprayer hose and the kitchen faucet cartridge on the table cover where designated.



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Fluidmaster Duo Flush Toilet Conversion 1. Competitor must start at the end of the competitiontable with both hands placed on the timer until thelight turns green.2. Competitor starts the time by taking both hands offthe timer.3. Competitor places the PerforMax fill valve and DuoFlush system into the tote.4. Competitor moves to the right side of the table tothe work area.5. Competitor completes the following in any sequence:

• Unthreads Click Seal toilet connector from the fill valve shank under the tank

• Unscrews locknut under the tank to remove fill valve

• Installs PerforMax fill valve by placing unit in tank and threading locknut far enough to keep unit upright

• Reconnects Click Seal toilet connector to fill valve shank

• Removes old tank lever• Removes old flapper• Presses Duo Flush system onto flush valve with

white arrow facing overflow pipe• Slides dual action handle into the slot in the tank

6. Competitor places the old parts in the tote and returns the tote to the starting area.7. Competitor places both hands on the timer tostop the time.

Duo Flush Toilet Conversion Completion Requirements

• The PerforMax fill valve is upright.• The Click Seal toilet connector is attached to the fill

valve shank.• The Duo Flush system is mounted on all sides of the

flush valve with the arrow facing the overflow pipe.• The dual action handle is in the tank slot.• The tote with the old components is returned to the

starting area.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Finger tighten the fill valve locknut up against thetoilet tank and then back off ¼ turn.2. Finger tighten the water supply line (connector)coupling nut up against the fill valve shank and thenback off ¼ turn.3. Remove the Duo Flush system and place the oldflapper in the tank display.4. Place the old tank lever in the tank slot.5. Place the new PerforMax fill valve and Duo Flushsystem on the table cover where designated.

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Frigidaire Icemaker Installation1. Competitor must start at the end of the competitiontable with both hands placed on the timer until thelight turns green.2. Competitor starts the time by taking both handsoff the timer.3. Competitor places the icemaker and water valvewith inlet tube into the tote.4. Competitor moves to the right side of the table tothe work area.5. Competitor completes the following in any sequence:

• Mounts the icemaker by hanging the unit on both bolts inside the display

• Lifts up the icemaker wire signal arm to the off position

• Mounts the water valve in rear panel• Pushes water inlet tube through rear panel to

icemaker6. Competitor returns the tote to the starting area.7. Competitor places both hands on the timer tostop the time.

Icemaker Installation Completion Requirements

• The icemaker is mounted on both bolts.• The icemaker arm is lifted up• The water valve is mounted in rear panel.• The water inlet tube is set in rear panel.• The tote is returned to the starting area.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Remove the icemaker and place on the tablecover where designated.2. Remove the water valve with inlet tube and placein its starting position.

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Kidde Fire & Carbon MonoxideSafety Installation1. Competitor must start at the end of the competitiontable with both hands placed on the timer until thelight turns green.2. Competitor starts the time by taking both hands offthe timer.3. Competitor places the Sealed Battery SmokeAlarm, the Combo Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarmand the Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm into thetote.4. Competitor takes tote and moves to the right side ofthe table to the work area.5. Competitor completes the following in any sequence:

• Removes the old smoke alarm and places it into the tote

• Installs the Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm by attaching it to the ceiling plate

• Presses the test button once, the full alarm sounds after 10 seconds.

• Installs the Combo Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm by attaching it to the wall plate

• Installs the Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm by plugging it into the wall socket

6. Competitor places the old parts in the tote andreturns the tote to the starting area.7. Competitor places both hands on the timer tostop the time.

Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety Installation Completion Requirements

• The Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm, Combo Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm and the Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm are all correctly installed.

• The full alarm on the sealed battery smoke alarm sounded after the test button was pushed.

• The tote with the old smoke alarm is returned to the starting area.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Remove the smoke alarm from the tote and placeface up on the table cover where designated.2. Remove Combo Smoke & Carbon MonoxideAlarm from the wall mount and place on the tablecover where designated.3. Remove the Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarmfrom the socket and place on the table cover wheredesignated.




Kwikset Key Control Deadbolt Test1. Competitor must start at the end of the competitiontable with both hands placed on the timer until thelight turns green.2. Competitor starts the time by taking both handsoff the timer.3. Competitor picks up the Resident Key and movesto the right side of the table to the work area.4. Competitor locks the Key Control Deadbolt withthe Resident Key.5. Competitor returns to the start area and switchesthe Resident Key for the Control Key.6. Competitor rotates the deadbolt faceplate withthe rotation tool to expose the Control cylinder (top).7. Competitor unlocks then immediately locks thedeadbolt.8. Competitor rotates the deadbolt faceplate back to expose the Resident cylinder (bottom) with therotation tool.9. Competitor returns the Control Key to the starting area.10. Competitor places both hands on the timer tostop the time.

Key Control Test Completion Requirements

• The deadbolt is locked with the Resident Key.• The deadbolt is unlocked and locked with the

Control Key.• The deadbolt faceplate is turned back with the

rotation tool to expose the Resident cylinder (bottom).

• Both keys are returned to the starting area.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Unlock the deadbolt with the latch.2. Make sure the deadbolt faceplate has beenturned to expose the Resident cylinder (bottom).3. Place the Resident Key and Control Key on thetable cover where designated.4. Place the rotation tool in its starting position onthe display.

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Motorola & Niagara ConservationRace Car Competition(Average Race Time: 3 seconds per run)1. Competitors must build a race car individually. 2. Competitors are allowed to conduct trial runs onthe racetrack prior to the official competition tomake adjustments to their alignment.3. Once car testing is complete, the check-inprocess begins.4. All cars are to be measured and weighed by the StartJudge and must conform to the following specifications:

• Length – maximum 18"

Cars cannot extend beyond,over or above the start gatepin. A 1/2" wide bumper inthe front center of the car isrequired to make contactwith the pin. See illustration.

• Width – maximum 6" • Height – maximum 6"• Weight – maximum 1lb 8oz • Race cars can only be

gravity powered.• Race cars must use at least

three maintenance supply parts (wood does not count)

• Approved competition wheels must be used (2 large and 2 small)

5. The Start Judge will record each participant’srace car status on the participant’s Score Card andthe scorekeeping system. 6. Cars that pass the check-in process are placedin quarantine. 7. Race cars that do not meet the size, power, ormaterial specifications in time for the race will bedisqualified from racing on the track and will receivea total time of 20 seconds as the score for the racecar competition.8. Race cars cannot be tested or tampered withafter the check-in process is complete.

Race Car Competition Completion Requirements

• Only the participant who built the car can race it. Car sharing is not allowed.

• Competitors race cars twice, once in each lane.• The car must cross the finish line under its own

power; otherwise it receives a total time of 10 seconds for that run.

• Total competition time is the sum of the two runs.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Note the time for the first run on the designated lane. 2. Reset the start gate.3. Ask participants to set their car in the oppositelane from the first run. 4. Note the time for the second run on the designated lane.


Seasons Ceiling Fan Installation1. Competitor must start at the end of the competitiontable with both hands placed on the timer until thelight turns green. 2. Competitor starts the time by taking both hands off the timer. 3. Competitor places the fan blades, lock plates andglass shade into tote.4. Competitor moves to the right (counterclockwise)to the work area.5. Competitor completes the following in any sequence:

• Attach three fan blades, each with a plastic lock plate• Install one glass shade

6. Competitor returns the tote to the starting position.7. Competitor places both hands on the timer to stopthe time.

Ceiling Fan Installation Completion Requirements

• Three fan blades are correctly attached and locked in place.

• The glass shade is correctly mounted.

Judge Reset Responsibilities1. Remove three fan blades and plastic lock plates thenplace on their designated location on the table cover.2. Remove one glass shade and place in its designatedlocation on the table cover.

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Justin HeenanApartment Association of Greater Wichita

Congratulations to the 2013 Maintenance Mania© Champion!

Justin Heenan of the Apartment Association of Greater Wichita, is the 2013 Maintenance Mania® National Champion, with a grand total time of 1:23.838.

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