BONT ATHENA User manual

ASSEMBLY & MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS

Part Part Name
1. Athena plate 20 °
2. Kingpin locking nut
3. Kingpin
4. Barrel cushion washer cup
5. Bottom barrel cushion
6. Truck
7. Top cone cushion
8. Cone cushion washer cup
9. Aluminum action nut
10. Action nut locking screw
Replacement parts can be ordered from www.shop.bont.com/collections/plates
WARNING: This plate has not been tightened. Please make sure you adjust all nuts
and screws to match your desired skating style before using. Bont is not liable for any
damage to you or your equipment if you have not tightened before skating on them.
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Part Part Name
11. Truck axle
12. Speed washer
13. Axle nut
14. Axle end protectors (not shown)
15. Internal tooth washer for pivot pin
16. Pivot pin locking nut
17. Pivot pin
18. Pivot cup
19. Toe stop locking screw
20. Toe stop
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#1
#19
#20
#18
#3
#2
#17 #15
#16
#4
#5
#6
#12
#13
#7
#8
#9
#10 #11
#6
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This instruction manual is a guide for standard plate mounting. Many skaters and coaches
have different opinions on where the plate should be mounted so if in doubt, please talk to a
trusted skate shop about having your plates mounted
1. Remove the innersole and laces from the boot
2. Locate the center line on the bottom of the boot. Determine the center line by;
a Locating the center of the heel of the boot and place a mark
b Locating the center of the widest point of the sole (ball of foot) by measuring an
equal distance from both sides to the center, and place a mark. (Bont boots may
already have these lines drawn for you)
c Draw a line through these two points
3. Position the plate so the center line marks on the plate match the center line marks on
the boot
4. Place the back of the plate 3-4mm from the back of the heel and centered on the
centerline. Adjust the front of the plate so that it also is entered on the centerline
5. Once the plate is positioned correctly, hold the plate in place and mark the center of the
rear, middle and front mounting holes with a pen
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6. Using a pen, center punch the marks and create an indent so that it minimizes the drill tip
movement when you start drilling
7. Drill a hole through all marks that you made on the boot
8. Insert all six mounting screws and place the plate on the boot and attach mounted screws
ngertight
9. Check to make sure the boot and plate lines are in perfect alignment and the plate bolts are
centered on the slot holes. Tighten the bolts
10. Once you have checked all mounting hardware for tightness, break off the extra length of
the bolts
Mounting hole
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SUSPENSION HARDNESSES
It is extremely important to remember that the #10 action nut locking screw must be snug. If it is
not snug it can cause failure of suspension hardware. #5 bottom barrel cushion and #7 top cone
cushion hardness can be mixed and matched to nd the perfect setup for you. Use small rotations
of the action nut and cushion hardness to nd your sweet spot. When assembled correctly, the
#3 kingpin should rise just slightly above the #9 aluminum action nut. If more than three threads
are visible, it means the kingpin is not screwed far enough down into the plate.
The Athena plate assembly video can be found at www.youtube.com/bontquadskates
Available Hardness:
78A Purple (Super Soft)
83A Blue (Soft)
88A Black (Medium)
93A Red (Hard)
#3
#5
#7
#9
#10
#3
#7
#5
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RECOMMENDED ACTION ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen #10 action nut locking screw with allen wrench
2. Adjust #9 action nut with a 17mm wrench in the clockwise direction to make the action
more rigid, or in the counter- clockwise direction to make it softer
3. #10 action nut locking screw can now be retightened
4. IMPORTANT: The #10 action nut locking screw should only be removed completely when
you are changing the cushions
5. IMPORTANT: When making action adjustments always check that the #17 pivot pin is well
inserted and is exerting slight pressure into the #18 pivot cup
#17
#10
Note: should just be
visable above #9 action nut #9
#18
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How to adjust your pivot pins video video can be found at www.youtube.com/bontquadskates
RECOMMENDED PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the #16 pivot pin locking nut with a wrench
2. Adjust the #17 pivot pin in or out with a wrench until this is inserted properly and exerting
slight pressure into the #18 pivot cup
3. IMPORTANT: There should be space between #16 pivot pin locking nut and #17 pivot pin. At
least 3 threads should be seen between the 2 parts
4. Retighten the #16 pivot pin locking nut
5. IMPORTANT: Pivot pins can come loose so check them before every skate session
#17
#18
At least 3 threads showing
#16
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TOE STOPPER
#20
#19
1. Screw the #20 toe stopper into the toe stopper hole and adjust height to your skating style
2. Lock it in place with #19 toe stop locking screw
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WARRANTY:
Your Athena plates are covered against manufacturing defect for a period of 1 year from the
date of purchase. If you nd a manufacturing defect, please return the plates to your place of
purchase with your receipt. The Athena plate is designed for speed, derby and jam skating. It is
not designed for doing extreme sports (including ramp skating) or jumping. Do not use any non
Bont parts in the assembly of this plate. The use of non Bont parts in the plate which result in
plate damage are not covered under the warranty of this plate.
Please check that all nuts and screws are tight before each skating session.
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