G3 Onyx Guide

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3. Maintenance and Storage
•After every use the binding and shim should be cleaned with a damp rag to remove any dirt or dust.
Do not use any other kind of lubricants, grease, solvents, cleaning products or pressurized devices.
4. Warranty
•Please visit www.genuineguidegear.com/service/g3-product-warranty for complete warranty
information.
5. Further Information
•The G3 website www.genuineguidegear.com has the most current information regarding all G3
products. Please go to the website to find any recent updates and additional information on how to
use the product.
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Bellowed‐BootShimInstallationandUserInstructions
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Important warnings and instructions
•This product is intended for use only with the following ski boots with flexible bellows: Scarpa® F1, F1
Race, F1 Carbon, Scarpa® F3, Scarpa® Terminator X and Terminator X Pro.
•Use of a bellowed boot with the G3 Onyx binding without the Bellowed-Boot Shim will affect the
safety release and is not recommended
•Refer to the ONYX User Operating Instructions for important warnings and instructions regarding the
use of Onyx bindings. Visit www.genuineguidegear.com for the latest information
•Refer to the Onyx Mounting and Installation Instructions for binding mounting and assembly
instructions. Visit www.genuineguidegear.com for the latest information.
•The use of any accessory, such as the bellowed-boot shim, with the Onyx binding will affect the
binding release values.
•Winter Backcountry travel is inherently dangerous. There is always the risk of serious injury or death.
You are solely responsible for your actions and decisions. Familiarize yourself with the use of this
product, its limitations and capabilities. Learn proper skiing techniques, avalanche awareness and
exercise good judgment in conjunction with using this product properly. Use this equipment and ski at
your own risk
1. ONXY Bellowed-boot Shim Overview
1.1. Key Components
1. Bellowed-Boot Shim
2. T-stud
3. Screw
4. T10 Torx key
5. Drilling template
Warning: When using the Onyx Crampon with the Bellowed-boot Shim the low climbing
height should always be used
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1.2. Installation of shim
•Note the positions of the
binding toe on the ski
(+7.5mm,0,-7.5mm)
•Remove the Onyx
binding toe from the ski
•Using the T10 Torx key,
remove the screw shown
from the underside of the
binding
•Using the T10 Torx key,
remove the long screw
shown and remove the
plastic Step-In Platform
•Re-install the Onyx
binding toe onto the base
plate. Locate the toe in
the original position and
torque the toe
positioning screws to
5.6 N∙m (50 in∙lbf)
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Place the drilling
template against the rear
edge of the toe base
plate. Mark the drilling
location with a pen or
centre-punch. Drill in the
marked location with a
Ø3.5mm x 9mm or
Ø4.1mm x 9mm drill.
(Ø4.1mm for skis with
metal topsheet)
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Remove chips or dust
from the hole. The hole
should be glued with
waterproof glue and/or
tapped if recommended
by the ski manufacturer.
•Position the T-Stud over
the hole and insert the
screw. Torque to 4 N∙m
(35 in∙lbf) with a #3
Pozidrive driver.
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Slide the shim over the T-
stud and align to the
Onyx binding toe. Insert
the long screw removed
earlier through the
binding toe and shim.
Torque to 1.7 N∙m (15
in∙lbf)
Warning: Using bellowed boots with the Onyx binding will affect the binding safety release