SPM 05 ENvFIN.indd - Salomon Certification

FINAL CHECKING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Boot/Binding systems wear with time. This is expected. Normal wear and/or
fatigue of a system can be expected. If a system inspection indicates a system
is not functioning as intended, the cause of the problem must be identified and
corrective action should be taken.
The first step is to re-examine each component of the
ski/binding/boot system individually. If a problem is found,
e.g., stripped toe height screw, out-of-standard boot sole,
improperly mounted binding, missing AFD, etc., proper
Binding-to-Boot Adjustments cannot be made. No further
work can be performed on the system. Mark “Fail” (√) on
this section of the Workshop Form.* If the system failed the
Test for Elastic Travel & Return, check that all boot/binding
interfaces are clean, smooth and clear of debris. If the boot
is dirty, clean it with a solution of mild dish washing soap
and water. If the binding is dirty, clean it according to the
procedures described in Maintenance and Repair. Check
that the boot enters the binding correctly. Make sure the
boot is properly positioned in the toe and heel cups. Check
the visual indicator settings. They should not exceed the
minimum or maximum setting and should be set appropriately
for the skier. Re-test the system for Elastic Travel
& Return. If the system fails this test, mark "Fail" (√) on
this section of the Workshop Form.*
If the system failed the Test for Boot/Binding Compatibility,
recheck the system to make sure all components are
compatible. If no problem is detected, perform a Clean vs.
Lubricated Test. To perform a Clean vs. Lubricated Test,
all adjustments to the system, e.g., visual indicator settings,
forward pressure adjustments, etc., must be the same as
when the system was previously tested. Lubricate the boot
with a mild dish washing soap wherever it contacts the
binding and wipe off any excess lubricant. Perform the twist
and forward lean tests as done previously and record your
results. Next, compare the results of the lubricated test
with those of the previously performed non-lubricated clean
test. Plot the results on the Compatibility Tables. If the
results don’t fall within the shaded “Pass” window on the
table, the BOOT is incompatible with the binding and should
not be used. Mark “Fail” (√) on the Workshop Form.*
If no problems have been found with the system and the
Release Value Within Specified Range cannot be obtained,
further tests must be undertaken. First, switch testers to
check operator accuracy. Next, check the accuracy of the
testing device per the device manufacturer’s recommendations.
Re-test the system. If the system releases outside
the “In-Use Range,” mark “Fail” (√) on this section of the
Workshop Form.*
If the customer refuses to have work done that is necessary
to bring the system within standards, or requests work
that violates the recommendations of this manual, the
technician should check the box next to the statement
indicating out-of-standard components on the Workshop
Form. A note should be made in the Comment section of the
form describing the problem and the skier should be warned
that continued use of the system is inadvisable. The shop
will not be indemnified for work done on that system.
* The customer should be informed of, and authorize, action needed to correct the problem. Please refer to the Technical
Reference section for warranty information on binding components covered under warranty.
Twist Test Forward Lean Test
100
400
Lubricated Test
Compatibility Tables: Clean vs. Lubricated Tests
Twist (Nm)
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
Fail
Pass
Fail
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Twist (Nm)
Clean Test
Lubricated Test
Forward Lean (Nm)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Fail
Pass
Fail
0
0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400
Forward Lean (Nm)
Clean Test
> Reference
Salomon Retail Binding
Limited Warranty
Salomon
Workshop Form
Test for Elastic
Travel & Return
Test for Boot/Binding
Compatibility
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