About G3 ION Bindings
a. The installation of the binding should only be performed by an
authorized G3 dealer.
b. The G3 ION bindings are compatible only with alpine touring ski boots
(ISO 9523) with TECH compatible inserts.
c. Bellowed touring boots or NTN type boots with TECH inserts are not currently
supported; the flex creates an unpredictable release environment.
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.
MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Toe Mounting Screw
2. Heel Mounting Screw Retail Version
3. Heel Mounting Screw Rental / Demo Version
4. Toe Assembly
5. Brake Spring Cover
6. Toe Mounting Plate
7. Heel Assembly ION 10 & 12
8. Heel Assembly ION LT12
9. Leash Connector ION LT12
10. Leash ION LT12
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
10.
9.
6.
5.
7.
8.
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7. releAse vAlUe AdjUstmeNt
a. The G3 ION binding has two release modes: lateral
twisting (Mz), and forward falling (My). Choose
an appropriate value using the selection values
chart provided in table 2 (In accordance with ISO
11088 / ASTM F939).
b. Adjust the front edge of the release setting indicator to
the Release Values that get determined by following the
procedure outlines in Section 8.
Note: Turn adjuster clock-wise to increase release
setting, and counter clock-wise to decrease setting.
8. selectION Of releAse settING
vAlUes (IsO 11088 /Astm f939)
determination of skier type:
a. It is the responsibility of the skier to determine his/her
skier-type classification as defined in table 1.
b. Skiers 10 years of age or older, or any type who desire
a higher or lower setting than the setting of their skier
type according to table 1, may do so in the following
cases: Skiers who have satisfactory experience
with higher or lower settings regarding these
recommendations may request a setting based on their
experience.
c. Skiers who have satisfactory experience without
inadvertent releases may request a setting up to 15%
lower than that recommended in table 2.
d. Skiers having certain characteristics, such as neutral
skiing technique, defensive attitude, high degree of
control, etc. may request a setting of 15% lower than
that recommended in table 2.
e. Skiers who have experienced inadvertent releases
may request a setting up to 15% higher than that
recommended in table 2.
f. Skiers may request settings that are different for lateral
twist and forward lean.
g. Selection of release settings
Locate the skier’s weight (mass) and height in the
appropriate column in table 2. If the weight and height
are not on the same line, select the line closest to the
top of the table.
Adjustment for skier type (see table 1):
For a Type 1 skier, stay on the same line and use that
skier code.
For a Type 2 skier, move down the table one skier code.
For a Type 3 skier, move down the table two skier
codes.
If the skier is age 9 and younger, or 50 and older, move
up the table one skier code.
h. Release value determination
Locate the release value at the intersection of the skier
code row and the appropriate boot sole length. If there
is a blank box, move left or right to the in the same row
to the next value.
i. The ION 10 has release values from 4-10 only. The ION
12 and ION LT12 have release values from 5-12 only.
Note: that release values selected using this practice may not be
appropriate for circumstances in which: the skier carries an object
that significantly increases the skier’s effective body weight, the
skier grasps or in some manner controls an object such as a sled,
or the skier encounters exceptional snow or terrain conditions not
commonly found on developed ski slopes.
Release torque values outside the recommendations of this practice
may increase the risk of injury to the skier. However, skiers who are
informed of this potential risk may request such settings and have
them provided, subject to the guidelines and limitations specified in
this document.These values refer to recommended release torque
for initial adjustment of a ski binding and subsequent readjustment
of the binding during routine maintenance or following a suspected
malfunction. However, these values are not intended to apply to the
condition of the equipment at anytime after it is put into use.
Forward Falling (My)
Forward Falling Indicator Window (My)
Forward Falling Indicator
Twist Indicator
Twist Indicator Window (Mz)
Lateral Twisting (Mz)
Boot Length Adjustment
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G3-AT2-E001 REV-A
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.
Note: Exploded view will be referenced throughout this document. For example , ‘Use the toe mounting screws (1).’
Skier’s Parameters
Initial Indicator Value, Z (Presetting),
depending on boot sole length
Inspection
Parameters
table
2
:
release
value
selection
using
skier
’
s
weight
:
Cautious skiing
on smooth
slopes of gentle
to moderate
pitch.
Skiers who
designate
themselves as
Type 1 receive
lower than
average release
settings. This
corresponds to
an increased risk
of inadvertent
binding release
in a fall.
This type also
applies to entry
level skiers
uncertain of
their skill level.
Fast skiing
on slopes of
moderate to
steep pitch.
Skiers who
designate
themselves as
Type 3 receive
higher than
average release
settings. This
corresponds
to decreased
capacity for
release in a fall,
in order to gain
a decreased risk
of inadvertent
binding release.
Skiers who
designate
themselves
as Type 2
receive average
release settings
appropriate for
most recreational
skiing.
Skiers that do
not meet the
descriptions of
either 1 or 3
type 1
type 2
type 3
TABLE 1: DETERMINATION Of SkIER-TyPE CLASSIfICATION
retAIl versION
reNtAl versION
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P
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Q
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Skier’s
Mass
(kg)
Skier’s
Height
(m)
Skier’s
Mass
(lbs)
Skier’s
Height
(ft in)
Skier’s
Code
<250m
m
251 mm
to
270 mm
271 mm
to
290 mm
291 mm
to
310 mm
311 mm
to
330 mm
>331
mm
Lateral
Twist
(Mz)
Nm
forward
Lean
My
Nm
5
18
10 to 13
22 to 29
A
0.75
0.75
8
29
14 to 17
30 to 38
B
1
1
0.75
11
40
18 to 21
39 to 47
C
1.5
1.25
1
14
52
22 to 25
48 to 55
D
1.75
1.5
1.5
1.25
17
64
26 to 30
56 to 66
E
2.25
2
1.75
1.5
1.5
20
75
31 to 35
67 to 78
F
2.75
2.5
2.25
2
1.75
1.75
23
87
36 to 41
79 to 91
G
3.5
3
2.75
2.5
2.25
2
27
102
42 to 48
< 1.5
92 to 107
< 4’10”
H
3.5
3
3
2.75
2.5
31
120
49 to 57
1.5 to 1.6
108 to 126
4’11 to 5’2”
I
4.5
4
3.5
3.5
3
37
141
58 to 66
1.6 to 1.7
127 to 146
5’2” to 5’5”
J
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
43
165
67 to 78
1.7 to 1.8
147 to 172
5’6” to 5’10”
K
6.5
6
5.5
5
4.5
50
194
79 to 94
1.8 to 1.9
173 to 208
5’ll” to 6’4”
L
7.5
7
6.5
6
5.5
58
229
95 <
2 <
209 <
6.5”<
M
8.5
8
7
6.5
67
271
N
10
9.5
8.5
8
78
320
O
11.5
11
10
9.5
91
380
P
105
452
118
540
(not to scale)
Models: ION 10, ION 12, ION LT12
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