G3 ZED Mounting Instructions

Forward Falling Indicator
Forward Falling Indicator
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Forward Falling (My) Release Value adjustment screw Forward Falling Indicator Window (My) Release Value indicator
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Forward Falling Indicator Window (My)
Forward Falling (My)
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Lateral Twisting (Mz)
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Lateral Twisting (Mz)
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Boot Length Adjustment
7. RELEASE VALUE ADJUSTMENT
f. Selection of release settings: Locate the skier's
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Boot Length Adjustment
weight (mass) and height in the appropriate column in
a. The G3 ZED binding has two release modes
7. releAse vAlUe AdjUstmeNt table 2. If the weight and height are not on the same
f. Skiers may request settings that are different for lateral
managed by a single adjustment screw: lateral twisting 7. releAse vAlUe AdjUstmeNt
line, select the line closest to the top of the table.
f. Skiers may request settings that are different for lateral
twist and forward lean.
(Mz) and forward falling (My). Choose an appropriate
a. The G3 ION binding has two release modes: lateral
twist and forward lean.
value using the selection values chart provided in table Adjustment for skier type (see table 1): g. Selection of release settings
a. The G3 ION binding has two release modes: lateral
twisting (Mz), and forward falling (My). Choose
g. Selection of release settings
2 (in accordance with ISO 11088/ASTM F939). For a Type 1 skier, stay on the same line and use that Locate the skier's weight (mass) and height in the
twisting (Mz), and forward falling (My). Choose
an appropriate value using the selection values
Locate the skier's weight (mass) and height in the
skier code.
an appropriate value using the selection values appropriate column in table 2. If the weight and height
chart provided in table 2 (In accordance with ISO
b. Adjust the front edge of the release setting
appropriate column in table 2. If the weight and height
For a Type 2 skier, move down the table one skier code.
are not on the same line, select the line closest to the
chart provided in table 2 (In accordance with ISO
11088 / ASTM F939).
indicator to the Release Values that get determined by
For a Type 3 skier, move down the table two skier codes. are not on the same line, select the line closest to the
top of the table.
11088 / ASTM F939).
following the procedure outlined in Section 8. Adjust
b. Adjust the front edge of the release setting indicator to If the skier is age 9 and younger, or 50 or older, move top of the table.
Adjustment for skier type (see table 1):
using a PoziDriv #3 screwdriver and the release value
b. Adjust the front edge of the release setting indicator to
the Release Values that get determined by following the up the table one skier code. Adjustment for skier type (see table 1):
For a Type 1 skier, stay on the same line and use that
adjustment screw.
the Release Values that get determined by following the
procedure outlines in Section 8. For a Type 1 skier, stay on the same line and use that
skier code.
h. Release value determination: Locate the release
procedure outlines in Section 8.
Note: turn adjuster clock-wise to increase release skier code.
Note: Turn adjuster clock-wise to increase release For a Type 2 skier, move down the table one skier code.
value at the intersection of the skier code row and
setting and counter clock-wise to decrease setting. For a Type 2 skier, move down the table one skier code.
Note: Turn adjuster clock-wise to increase release
For a Type 3 skier, move down the table two skier
setting, and counter clock-wise to decrease setting. the apropriate boot sole length. If there is a blank box,
For a Type 3 skier, move down the table two skier
setting, and counter clock-wise to decrease setting. codes.
move left or right in the same row to the next value.
8. SELECTION OF RELEASE SETTING
8. selectION Of releAse settING codes.
If the skier is age 9 and younger, or 50 and older, move
VALUES (ISO 11088 / ASTM F939) 8. selectION Of releAse settING
Note: release values selected using this practice If the skier is age 9 and younger, or 50 and older, move
up the table one skier code.
vAlUes (IsO 11088 /Astm f939)
may not be appropriate for circumstances in which:
up the table one skier code.
vAlUes (IsO 11088 /Astm f939)
h. Release value determination
DETERMINATION OF SKIER TYPE:
the skier carries an object that significantly increas-
h. Release value determination
Locate the release value at the intersection of the skier
determination of skier type:
es the skier's effective body weight, the skier grasps
a. It is the responsibility of the skier to determine determination of skier type: Locate the release value at the intersection of the skier
code row and the appropriate boot sole length. If there
a. It is the responsibility of the skier to determine his/her
or in some manner controls an object such as a
his/her skier-type classification as defined in table 1. code row and the appropriate boot sole length. If there
a. It is the responsibility of the skier to determine his/her
skier-type classification as defined in table 1. sled, or the skier encounters exceptional snow or is a blank box, move left or right to the in the same row
is a blank box, move left or right to the in the same row
skier-type classification as defined in table 1.
terrain conditions not commonly found on develped to the next value.
b. Skiers 10 years of age or older, or any type who b. Skiers 10 years of age or older, or any type who desire
to the next value.
b. Skiers 10 years of age or older, or any type who desire ski slopes.
i. The ION 10 has release values from 4-10 only. The ION
desire a higher or lower setting than the setting of their a higher or lower setting than the setting of their skier
Release torque values outside the recommenda- i. The ION 10 has release values from 4-10 only. The ION
a higher or lower setting than the setting of their skier
skier type according to table 1, may do so in the follow- type according to table 1, may do so in the following 12 and ION LT12 have release values from 5-12 only.
tions of this practice may increase the risk of injury 12 and ION LT12 have release values from 5-12 only.
type according to table 1, may do so in the following
ing cases: Skiers who have satisfactory experience with
cases: Skiers who have satisfactory experience
to the skier. However, skiers who are informed of
cases: Skiers who have satisfactory experience
higher or lower settings regarding these recommenda-
with higher or lower settings regarding these Note: that release values selected using this practice may not be
this potential risk may request such settings and
tions may request a setting based on their experience.
with higher or lower settings regarding these appropriate for circumstances in which: the skier carries an object Note: that release values selected using this practice may not be
recommendations may request a setting based on their
have them provided, subject to the guidelines and
that significantly increases the skier's effective body weight, the appropriate for circumstances in which: the skier carries an object
recommendations may request a setting based on their
experience.
c. Skiers who have satisfactory experience without skier grasps or in some manner controls an object such as a sled, that significantly increases the skier's effective body weight, the
limitations specified in this document. These values
experience.
skier grasps or in some manner controls an object such as a sled, or the skier encounters exceptional snow or terrain conditions not
inadvertant releases may request a setting up to 15% c. Skiers who have satisfactory experience without
refer to recommended release torque for initial ad-
or the skier encounters exceptional snow or terrain conditions not commonly found on developed ski slopes.
c. Skiers who have satisfactory experience without
lower than that recommended in table 2.
inadvertent releases may request a setting up to 15% justment of a ski binding and subsequent readjust-
commonly found on developed ski slopes. Release torque values outside the recommendations of this practice
inadvertent releases may request a setting up to 15%
lower than that recommended in table 2. ment of the binding during routine maintenance or may increase the risk of injury to the skier. However, skiers who are Release torque values outside the recommendations of this practice
d. Skiers having certain characteristics, such as
lower than that recommended in table 2. may increase the risk of injury to the skier. However, skiers who are informed of this potential risk may request such settings and have
following a suspected malfunction. However, these
d. Skiers having certain characteristics, such as neutral
neutral skiing technique, defensive attitude, high degree
them provided, subject to the guidelines and limitations specified in informed of this potential risk may request such settings and have
d. Skiers having certain characteristics, such as neutral values are not intended to apply to the condition of
skiing technique, defensive attitude, high degree of
of control, etc. may request a setting of 15% lower than this document.These values refer to recommended release torque them provided, subject to the guidelines and limitations specified in
skiing technique, defensive attitude, high degree of the equipment at any time after it is put into use.
for initial adjustment of a ski binding and subsequent readjustment this document.These values refer to recommended release torque
control, etc. may request a setting of 15% lower than
that recommended in table 2.
of the binding during routine maintenance or following a suspected for initial adjustment of a ski binding and subsequent readjustment
control, etc. may request a setting of 15% lower than
that recommended in table 2.
malfunction. However, these values are not intended to apply to the of the binding during routine maintenance or following a suspected
e. Skiers who have experienced inadvertant releases may that recommended in table 2.
e. Skiers who have experienced inadvertent releases condition of the equipment at anytime after it is put into use. malfunction. However, these values are not intended to apply to the
request a setting up to 15% higher than recommended in table 2.
condition of the equipment at anytime after it is put into use.
e. Skiers who have experienced inadvertent releases
may request a setting up to 15% higher than that
may request a setting up to 15% higher than that
recommended in table 2.
recommended in table 2.
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table release value selection using skier s weight
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table release value selection using skier s weight
Skier's Parameters
Skier's Parameters
Skier's Skier's Skier's Skier's
Skier's <250m
Skier's Skier's Skier's Skier's
Mass Height Mass Height
Skier's <250m
Code
Mass Height Mass Height
(kg) (m) (lbs) (ft in)
Code
(kg) (m) (lbs) (ft in)
10 to 13 22 to 29 A
10 to 13 22 to 29 A
14 to 17 30 to 38 B
14 to 17 30 to 38 B
18 to 21 39 to 47 C
18 to 21 39 to 47 C
22 to 25 48 to 55 D
22 to 25 48 to 55 D
26 to 30 56 to 66 E
26 to 30 56 to 66 E
31 to 35 67 to 78 F
31 to 35 67 to 78 F
36 to 41 79 to 91 G
36 to 41 79 to 91 G
42 to 48 < 1.5 92 to 107 < 4'10" H
42 to 48 < 1.5 92 to 107 < 4'10" H
49 to 57 1.5 to 1.6 108 to 126 4'11 to 5'2" I
49 to 57 1.5 to 1.6 108 to 126 4'11 to 5'2" I
58 to 66 1.6 to 1.7 127 to 146 5'2" to 5'5" J
58 to 66 1.6 to 1.7 127 to 146 5'2" to 5'5" J
67 to 78 1.7 to 1.8 147 to 172 5'6" to 5'10" K
67 to 78 1.7 to 1.8 147 to 172 5'6" to 5'10" K
79 to 94 1.8 to 1.9 173 to 208 5'll" to 6'4" L
79 to 94 1.8 to 1.9 173 to 208 5'll" to 6'4" L
95 < 2 < 209 < 6.5"< M
95 < 2 < 209 < 6.5"< M
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2609-5746
2609-5746 G3-AT2-E001 REV-A
G3-AT2-E001 REV-A
3176-7315
PATENTS #US9597578, #DE202009019128, # DE202009019178 & PATENTS PENDING
G3-ISL-E001 REV B
Twist Indicator
Twist Indicator
type 1 type 2
type 1 type 2
Skiers that do
not meet the Skiers that do
descriptions of
not meet the
either 1 or 3
descriptions of
either 1 or 3
Cautious skiing Skiers who
on smooth designate
Cautious skiing Skiers who
slopes of gentle themselves
on smooth designate
to moderate
slopes of gentle as Type 2
themselves
pitch. receive average
to moderate as Type 2
Skiers who
pitch. release settings
receive average
R designate
Skiers who appropriate for
Twist Indicator Window (Mz) release settings
themselves as
designate most recreational
appropriate for
Twist Indicator Window (Mz) Type 1 receive
themselves as
skiing.
most recreational
lower than
Type 1 receive
skiing.
average release
lower than
settings. This
average release
corresponds to
settings. This
an increased risk
corresponds to
of inadvertent
an increased risk
binding release
of inadvertent
in a fall.
binding release
This type also
in a fall.
applies to entry
This type also
level skiers
applies to entry
uncertain of
level skiers
their skill level.
uncertain of
their skill level.
TABLE 1: DETERMINATION Of SkIER-TyPE CLASSIfICATION
TABLE 1: DETERMINATION Of SkIER-TyPE CLASSIfICATION
9. checks & fUNctIONAl tests
9. CHECKS & FUNCTIONAL TESTS
9. checks & fUNctIONAl tests
Upon completing installation and setting of the binding,
Upon completing installation and setting of the binding,
Upon completing installation and settings of the
the following inspection and functional checks should
binding, the following inspection and functional checks the following inspection and functional checks should
be performed:
should be performed. be performed:
a. Boot center mark is aligned with the ski center mark.
a. Boot center mark is aligned with the ski center mark. a. Boot center mark is aligned with the ski center mark.
b. Install a boot in the binding, and check that the binding
b. Install a boot in the binding, and check that the binding
heel pins are aligned with the boot insert.
b. Install a boot in the binding, and check that the
heel pins are aligned with the boot insert.
c. Check heel location by checking the gap between boot binding heel pins are aligned with the boot insert.
c. Check heel location by checking the gap between boot
and binding.
c. Check heel location by checking the gap between
and binding.
d. Check that both lateral twisting (Mz), and forward falling
boot and binding.
d. Check that both lateral twisting (Mz), and forward falling
(My) adjustments on each binding are set to the correct
(My) adjustments on each binding are set to the correct
d. Check that the release value adjustments on each
value.
binding are set to the correct value.
value.
e. Check the lateral release travel by hitting the heel of
e. Check the lateral release travel by hitting the heel of
the boot to displace it several mm and ensure that the e. Check the lateral release travel by hitting the heel
the boot to displace it several mm and ensure that the
of the boot to displace it several mm and ensure that binding returns to center quickly and smoothly.
binding returns to center quickly and smoothly.
the binding returns to center quickly and smoothly.
f. Verify release values with a binding test device. Follow
f. Verify release values with a binding test device. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions for Tech-pin type insert
f. Verify release values with a binding test device.
the manufacturer's instructions for Tech-pin type insert
compatible bindings.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for Tech-pin type
compatible bindings.
insert compatible bindings.
10. trOUBleshOOtING
10. trOUBleshOOtING
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the lateral release (Mz) is not symmetrical, check
If the lateral release (Mz) is not symmetrical, check
the following:
If the lateral release (Mz) is not symmetrical, check the following:
the following:
a. Are boot inserts worn?
a. Are boot inserts worn?
a. Are boot inserts worn?
b. Toe piece alignment with the heel. Check by installing
b. Toe piece alignment with the heel. Check by
b. Toe piece alignment with the heel. Check by installing
boot in toe and confirm toe and heel pins align with
installing the boot in toe and confirm toe and heel pins
boot in toe and confirm toe and heel pins align with
tech inserts.
align with tech inserts.
tech inserts.
c. Dirt contamination or excessive wear of binding
c. Dirt contamination or excessive wear of binding
c. Dirt contamination or excessing wear of binding
components, in particular the toe pins or heel.
components, in particular the toe pins or heel. components, in particular the toe pins or heel.
:
:
Initial Indicator Value, Z (Presetting),
Initial Indicator Value, Z (Presetting),
depending on boot sole length
depending on boot sole length
251 mm 271 mm 291 mm 311 mm
>331
251 mm 271 mm 291 mm 311 mm
to to to to
>331
m mm
to to to to
270 mm 290 mm 310 mm 330 mm
m mm
270 mm 290 mm 310 mm 330 mm
0.75 0.75
0.75 0.75
1 1 0.75
1 1 0.75
1.5 1.25 1
1.5 1.25 1
1.75 1.5 1.5 1.25
1.75 1.5 1.5 1.25
2.25 2 1.75 1.5 1.5
2.25 2 1.75 1.5 1.5
2.75 2.5 2.25 2 1.75 1.75
2.75 2.5 2.25 2 1.75 1.75
3.5 3 2.75 2.5 2.25
3.5 3 2.75 2.5 2.25
3.5 3 3 2.75
3.5 3 3 2.75
4.5 4 3.5 3.5
4.5 4 3.5 3.5
5.5 5 4.5 4
5.5 5 4.5 4
6.5 6 5.5 5
6.5 6 5.5 5
7.5 7 6.5 6
7.5 7 6.5 6
8.5 8 7
8.5 8 7
10 9.5 8.5
10 9.5 8.5
11.5 11 10
11.5 11 10
type 3
type 3
MOUNTING
MOUNTING
Fast skiing INSTRUCTIONS
on slopes of
Fast skiing INSTRUCTIONS
moderate to
on slopes of
steep pitch.
moderate to
Skiers who
steep pitch.
designate
Skiers who
themselves as
designate
Type 3 receive
themselves as Models: ION 10, ION 12, ION LT12
higher than
Type 3 receive
Models: ION 10, ION 12, ION LT12
average release
higher than
settings. This
average release
corresponds
settings. This
to decreased
corresponds
capacity for
to decreased
release in a fall,
capacity for
in order to gain
release in a fall,
a decreased risk
in order to gain
of inadvertent
a decreased risk
binding release.
of inadvertent
binding release.
ZED
MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS
retAIl versION
retAIl versION
1 2
Inspection
Inspection
Parameters
Parameters
Lateral forward
Lateral forward
Twist Lean 1.
Twist Lean
1.
(Mz) My
(Mz) My
Nm Nm
Nm Nm
1. Toe Mounting Screw
5 18
1. Mounting Screw 1. Toe Mounting Screw
2. Heel Mounting Screw Retail Version
5 18
8 29 2. Heel Mounting Screw Retail Version
3. Heel Mounting Screw Rental / Demo Version
2. Toe Assembly
8 29
3. Heel Mounting Screw Rental / Demo Version
4. Toe Assembly
11 40
4. Toe Assembly
11 40 3. Toe Shim
5. Brake Spring Cover
14 52
5. Brake Spring Cover
6. Toe Mounting Plate
4. Heel Shim
14 52
6. Toe Mounting Plate
17 64 7. Heel Assembly ION 10 & 12
17 64
5. Heel Track 7. Heel Assembly ION 10 & 12
8. Heel Assembly ION LT12
20 75
8. Heel Assembly ION LT12
20 75 9. Leash Connector ION LT12
6. Stomp Pad
23 87
9. Leash Connector ION LT12
10. Leash ION LT12
23 87
10. Leash ION LT12
2 27 102 7 . Heel Turret Assembly
2 27 102
2.5 31 120
8. Coiled Leash Note: Exploded view will be referenced throughout this document. For example , 'Use the toe mounting screws (1).'
2.5 31 120
Note: Exploded view will be referenced throughout this document. For example , 'Use the toe mounting screws (1).'
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3 37 141
About G3 ION Bindings
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About G3 ION Bindings
3.5 43 165
4.5 50 194 a. The installation of the binding should only be performed by an
ABOUT G3 ZED BINDINGS
4.5 50 194 a. The installation of the binding should only be performed by an
authorized G3 dealer.
5.5 58 229
authorized G3 dealer.
a. The installation of the binding should only be performed by and authorized
5.5 58 229
b. The G3 ION bindings are compatible only with alpine touring ski boots
6.5 67 271
G3 dealer. b. The G3 ION bindings are compatible only with alpine touring ski boots
6.5 67 271 (ISO 9523) with TECH compatible inserts.
8 78 320 (ISO 9523) with TECH compatible inserts.
b. The G3 ZED bindings are compatible only with alpine touring ski boots (ISO
c. Bellowed touring boots or NTN type boots with TECH inserts are not currently
8 78 320
9.5 91 380 c. Bellowed touring boots or NTN type boots with TECH inserts are not currently
9523) with TECH compatible inserts.
supported; the flex creates an unpredictable release environment.
9.5 91 380
supported; the flex creates an unpredictable release environment.
105 452
c. Bellowed touring boots or NTN type boots with TECH inserts are not currently
105 452
supported; the flex creates an unpredicatble release environment.
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118 540
ZED
reNtAl versION (not to scale)
reNtAl versION (not to scale)
4
1. 3.
1. 3.
5.
2.
5.
2.
4.
4.
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9.
9.
10.
10.
WArNING!
WArNING!
Using a bellowed boot with G3 ION bindings will affect the safety release of
WARNING!
Using a bellowed boot with G3 ION bindings will affect the safety release of
the boot from the binding. G3 cannot guarantee the release settings of the
Using a bellowed boot with G3 ZED bindings will affect the safety
the boot from the binding. G3 cannot guarantee the release settings of the
binding when used with these boots.
release of the boot from the binding. G3 cannot guarantee the binding when used with these boots.
release settings of the binding when used with these boots. For the most current information, videos and instructions on mounting and using
For the most current information, videos and instructions on mounting and using
your ION bindings go to http://www.genuineguidegear.com.
For the most current information, videos and instructions on mounting and your ION bindings go to http://www.genuineguidegear.com.
For full G3 product warranty details please visit:
using your ZED bindings go to www.genuineguidegear.com.
For full G3 product warranty details please visit:
http://www.genuineguidegear.com/service/g3-product-warranty.
For full G3 product warranty details please visit: http://www.genuineguidegear.com/service/g3-product-warranty.
www.genuineguidegear.com/service/g3-product-warranty
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