Mode Emploi YAK 2013-2014_V4 - ENG
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1. holes pattern WARNING Check the toe piece 5 screws locking such as the heel adjustment screws after the first mounting and a couple of times a year 8 Page User Manual AINTAN SPIRIT Using Instructions LENGTH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the length of the heelpieces the two screws must be loosened 6 with the provided T25 tool Slide the heelpiece to desired length using the marks on the side of the rail 5 and then fasten the adjustment screws tightly 6 Gap between the heelpiece and the boot A 4mm gap must be respected between the boot insert and the heelpiece housing This 4mm gap is set with the green spacer provided with the bindings Gap between the boot sole and the heel pad 17 A 1mm gap must be respected between the boot sole and the heel pad This gap is set with a piece of paper used as a spacer 9 Page User Manual TOE PIECE The YAK bindings are equipped with a locking system on each toe piece This locker can be in two positions either WALK locked or SKI Unlocked When the toe piece is stepped into it is automatically in ski mode SKI Mode Unlocked downhill To switch the locker into ski mode push the black locker forward until it reaches an almost horizontal position The word SKI is now visible on the lever The SKI mode means the clamp system of the toe piece is unlocked Hence in such a position the binding retains a release capacity and yo2. purchase Damage attributable to bad mounting usage mistakes abusive use or neglect cannot be covered under warranty e g unprotected transportation storage not following the user manual Regular wear an accident a product modification or for any aspect colour modification are also not covered by warranty FELISAZ SAS cannot be considered as responsible for any accessory or indirect damage A number of countries or states do not agree on warranty restriction or responsibility hence some of the aforementioned restrictions may not apply in some cases Each distributor is responsible for all the sales in its territory hence you are invited to contact your local distributor For any inquiries please bring the product and proof of purchase to the closest specialized dealer 18 Page User Manual ELIEN LAN TAN SPIRIT www Fixation plum com FELISAZ SAS Fixations PLUM RCS Annecy 381 823 509 Z l Les Marvays 21 rue des Cypr s BP 22 74311 Thyez Cedex FRANCE Tel 33 0 4 50 34 58 59 Fax 33 0 4 50 34 57 14 Email contact fixation plum com 19 Page User Manual
3. INTAN SPIRIT HIGH Position In the HIGH position the heelpiece is turned in order to let the heel move freely and to step on the top tower of the top plate In such a position the toe piece must be set in WALK Mode To switch from one position to the next follow this method Elevate your boot so as not to be in contact with the heelpiece Place the tip of your pole in one of the holes of the tower 10 with either right or left hand Twist your pole until you reach the desired position 13 Page User Manual VAINTAN SPIRIT SKI Position descent F In SKI Mode the heelpiece is rotated in order to have the pins facing towards the front of the ski These pins are the ones into which the boot steps In such a position the toe piece must be in SKI Mode 14 Page User Manual V LEXIN TAN SPIRIT HOW TO STEP IN WALK MODE Make sure the toe piece clamp 1 is open If closed push the front lever 3 down until the toe clamp opens Make sure the heelpieces are in one of the three uphill positions Check nothing is present under the toe piece or the ski and clean any foreign material from your boot sole Find out which out the four following methods suits you Method 1 place the toe of your boot over toe piece keeping the heel a little bit elevated pushing down until the two front pins 1 fasten into the boot tip insert 16 Method 2 place the toe of your boot over the toe piece kee
4. LEXIN TAN SPIRIT MOUNTAIN SPIRIT FREERIDE SERIES YAK USER MANUAL This user manual must be given to the final customer 100 MADE IN HAUTE SAVOIE France 1 Page 1 Toe Pin 2 Crampon slot 3 Locker 4 Leash User Manual KRW AAN 5 T25 screw 2 Page AINTAN SPIRIT 17 13 11 7 10 14 6 8 9 12 6 Heel piece adjustment screw 7 Adjustment Rail 8 Mz release adjustment screw 9 My release adjustment screw 10 Ski pole slot 11 Heel riser 12 Housing 13 Heel pins 14 Heel piece base plate 17 Heel pad 3 Page User Manual ELIEN 15 Boot heel inserts 16 Boot tip insert 4 Page User Manual V VAIN TAN SPIRIT All the PLUM staff thanks you for having chosen a PLUM YAKBinding This lightweight yet stiff binding will offer you accuracy reliability and pleasure in your alpine and touring skiing IMPORTANT NOTICE These bindings do not meet the requirements of the ISO 13992 standards Designated to experienced skiers For your own safety the full and careful reading of this user manual is very important before using our product for the first time It is very important to follow the instructions hereafter while using PLUM YAKbindings The YAKbindings have been designed in order to be used with insert technology touring ski boots WARNING The release values can be highly affected by inserts and or boot soles highly worn out You should neve
5. e crampon to a 90 angle then slide to either side out of the slot 2 Stepping out of your bindings is not required to either put on or take off your crampons Putting on the crampons or taking them off is possible in the uphill position Kneeling down is required to slide the crampon under the boot which should be heel up during the procedure The crampon slot 2 on the toe piece is compatible with any crampons for the brands Dynafit or ATK Make sure your crampons are the appropriate width for your skis A little room must be left between the interior of the crampon and the ski edge Contact between crampons and the ski edge must be avoided to prevent ski damage Crampons can be used on hard iced snow though not on rock and or dense thick ice nor on any hard surface WARNING Use of these bindings should only be undertaken after reading and full comprehension of this user manual If clarity is required please ask a specialized dealer before using Any inappropriate use may generate an accident and or severe injuries 17 Page User Manual V VAIN TAN SPIRIT WARRANTY YAK bindings are under warranty for any material or manufacturing defect for a period of two years from the purchase date FELISAZ SAS will fix or replace according to models available any binding with any recognized defect This warranty only covers users whose bindings have been mounted by a specialized dealer and with a proof of
6. in accordance with your skills always skiing in a controlled fashion according to your skills and your physical condition Never overestimate your skills e Always check weather and snow conditions before leaving e Always follow information and signs in zone you are skiing e Do not go touring or skiing if you feel tired or in poor physical condition e Do not go touring or skiing if you are taking medication or under the effects of alcohol or any other addictive product e Always use the leashes provided with the bindings by fastening them around each leg These leashes are meant to hold the skis back in case of binding release and let the ski slide free so as not to lose them or have them become an uncontrolled danger for anybody else e Always protect your skis and bindings while travelling in a ski bag for example in order to protect them from dust sand road salt or any other abrasive substances e Always double check your bindings and your equipment before going skiing touring Make sure no foreign material 6 Page User Manual V dirt gravel are found within the mechanism both on toe and heelpieces Aforementioned foreign material can affect the release mechanism of the binding if present in either toe or heelpieces If you have any doubt about the reliability of your equipment get it checked by a specialized dealer e Never make any modifications to your bindings by yourself Any inappropriate use o
7. ping the heel a little bit elevated and then rotate your boot in order to fit one of the front inserts 1 in the boot tip insert 16 Then push boot down flat until the toe piece fastens and both inserts 1 perfectly fit the boot tip inserts 16 Method 3 This method is a lot easier if you are equipped with Quick Step technology inserts Place the toe of your boot onto the toe piece horizontally Then push down until the toe piece fastens and both inserts 1 fit into the boot tip inserts 16 Method 4 Make sure your heelpiece is in low position Bring your boot heel against the heelpiece keeping the tip a little bit elevated Then push down onto toe piece with the toe of the boot until the clamp fastens and both inserts 1 fit perfectly in the boot tip inserts 16 WARNING When stepped in pull up the front lever 3 to place it in WALK mode Then tie on the safety leashes 15 Page User Manual V VAIN TAN SPIRIT HOW TO STEP IN SKI MODE If your boot is out of the binding At first rotate the heelpieces in order to place them in SKI Mode Then step in according to one of the 4 procedures described in the previous chapter Push your heel down until the boot heel inserts 15 are locked in the rear pins 13 WARNING Once stepped into the heelpiece you must place the front lever 3 in SKI mode And tie on your safety leashes If you are already in WALK Mode Rotate the heelpiece
8. r adjust the release values of your bindings by yourself These settings must meet the ISO 11088 requirements It takes into account your weight height your age your boot sole length such as the type of skiing you are practicing Make sure your bindings are adjusted by a specialized dealer who will check these with the required device The YAKbindings are designed to be mounted only on skis They are not adapted to be mounted on anything different such as snowboards monoskis etc Any mounting adjustment not made by a certified dealer is the customer s responsibility and automatically cancels the warranty 5 Page User Manual Wi LEXIN TAN SPIRIT Safety Instructions The ski and the off piste skiing contain inevitable dangers for every skier Your binding PLUM is a part of the unity ski binding and shoe It is not possible to plan in every situation if the binding is going to release or not It does not still release and in all the circumstances what can cause serious injuries with unpredictable consequences When you go skiing no guarantee of safety against any accident of the skier can be given It is true that bindings with releasing system reduce considerably the risk of wounds at the level of legs and feet but do not cancel it completely They do not reduce the risk of wounds on other parts of the body For all of your mountain trips ensure maximal safe conditions and verify the following e Select a trip
9. r modification can interfere with the release capacity of the bindings e The YAK binding should be mounted directly on the ski Nothing should be placed between the ski and the bindings e Get your bindings serviced at least once a year more likely at the beginning of the season Global functioning and release values 7 Page User Manual V LEUN TAN SPIRIT Mounting and Setting It is very important to respect the hole patterns and the fore and aft alignment of the toe and heel piece Consequently it is highly recommended to have the bindings mounted by a specialized dealer equipped with a drilling jig Regarding the drilling parameters it is highly recommended to follow the ski manufacturer s instructions in order to obtain the minimum level of retention in the ski The release setting must be done according your own experience and your personal specificities age type of skier weight etc The setting done by a specialized dealer IS ONLY ACCURATE WHEN DONE WITH THE EXACT SAME BOOT AS THE ONE USED FOR ADJUSMTENT and usage cannot be directly transferred to a different boot If the boots are replaced the release setting should be recalibrated The fastening of the heel adjustment screws 6 must be checked before the first use and then a couple of times a year WARNING These bindings do not meet the requirements of the ISO 8364 standard Check with the ski manufacturer the mounting compatibility related to the
10. to the SKI mode descent then push your heel down until the boot heel inserts 15 are locked in the rear pins 13 WARNING Once stepped in the heelpiece you must place the front lever 3 in SKI mode And tie on your safety leashes HOW TO STEP OUT THE BINDINGS From the WALK Mode push down with either your hand or your ski pole on the front lever 3 until the toe piece opens The front pins 1 will then retract from the boot tip inserts 16 From the SKI Mode push down with either your hand or your ski pole on the front lever 3 until the toe piece opens The front pins 1 will then retract from the boot tip inserts 16 It is now possible to elevate the toe of your boot and rotate to the right and left in order to remove the boot from the heel pins after a fall Falling might place you in a situation where higher stress is placed on the bindings Push hard on the front 16 Page User Manual V lever 3 towards the ski until the toe piece opens The front pins 1 will then retract from the boot tip inserts 16 It is now possible to elevate the toe of your boot and rotate it right and the left in order to remove the boot from the heel pins HOW TO USE A SKI CRAMPON To mount a ski crampon place them perpendicularly to the ski slide the crampon axis into the toe piece crampon slot 2 until it clicks in Make sure the crampon can rotate freely in the slot For removal rotat
11. ur boot will be released in case of a fall This SKI mode position must be kept during any descent Moreover in such a situation the boot must be stepped into the heelpiece 10 Page User Manual AINTAN SPIRIT WALK Mode Locked Uphill To switch the toe piece into WALK Mode pull the black locker towards the boot until it is placed almost perpendicular to the ski The SKI word should be hidden and the WALK word should now visible The WALK mode means the clamp system of the toe piece is locked Hence in such a position no release is possible and your boot will not be released in case of a fall This WALK mode position is to be used during an ascent never during a descent Moreover while in WALK mode the boot must not be stepped in the heelpiece 11 Page User Manual AINTAN SPIRIT HEEL PIECE The heelpiece rotates into 4 different positions 3 uphill positions 1 downhill LOW position uphill SKI mode descent MEDIUM position uphill HIGH position uphill LOWER position In the LOW position the heelpiece is turned in order to let the heel move freely and to step on the heel pad In such a position the toe piece must be set in WALK Mode MEDIUM Position In the MEDIUM position the heelpiece is turned in order to let the heel move freely and to step on the heelpiece top plate In such a position the toe piece must be set in WALK Mode 12 Page User Manual A
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