G3 ION Mounting Instructions

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