Technical Manual - Tyrolia

device supplier to verify that their device fulfills all
ASTM / ISO requirements.
Each device has its own unique features and some
will fit your shop’s needs better than others.
Therefore, we can’t recommend a single device
as universally “the best”.
The following points, however, can be used as a
guideline to getting the most out of your choice:
• Training is very important in the use of any
device. Read the instructions thoroughly, and
practice!
• To insure reproducibility from one technician to
another a “Multiple Operator Reproducibility
Test” should be performed by all users of the
testing device. This simply requires that all
technicians join in a “round robin” exercise where
each tests the same system with the same test
device. The goal is to verify that the testing
techniques are the same and that all test results
are comparable. Speak with your testing device
supplier for the details on how to conduct this
program.
• Beware of “black box” calculations that may
be performed by some electronic testers, the
calculations performed to arrive at an indicator
value or determine an appropriate Torque Range
could be based on old standards.
Check the current TYROLIA Adjustment Chart
for applicable values.
• Periodic calibration of these devices is important,
and this information should be documented in
your shop records.
• Most important, never blindly trust the values
given by any test device. This is just one tool to
use in your evaluation of a complete
release/retention system.
Maintenance
Inform every customer of the simple fact that
periodic maintenance is needed. If they don’t
bring their gear back for regular function checks,
it is unreasonable to expect it to work as designed.
Studies have shown that binding systems which
have not been properly maintained have serious
injury rates very much higher than those which
have.
Following this simple, logical guideline is the single
most effective way to decrease serious injuries
dramatically. Have the system serviced by a
TYROLIA certified technician once each 15–20
days of skiing, or annually, whichever comes first.
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