G3 Onyx Guide

©2009 G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. 091005 Rev -
Brake Installation and User Instructions
Important warnings and instructions
1. Important Warnings
•Ski brake installation should be performed by an authorized dealer.
•Refer to the ONYX User Operating Instructions for important warnings and
instructions regarding the use of Onyx bindings.
•Refer to the Onyx Mounting and Installation Instructions included with the binding
for binding mounting and assembly instructions.
•Only G3 Onyx ski brakes should be used with Onyx bindings.
•The use of a ski brake doesn’t guarantee that a ski will be controlled under all
circumstances (problems may arise when skiing in deep snow).
•Only use a brake that is properly sized for the width of the ski.
•The use of any accessory, such as the ski brake, 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 you 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.
2. ONXY Brake Overview
2.1. Key Components
1. Heel Assembly
2. Brake
3. Heel cowling screws
4. Heel mode lever
5. Brake Platform
2.2. Installation of the ski brake to the heel assembly
Note: Binding must be mounted to ski before installing the ski brake.
Refer to the Onyx Mounting and Installation Instructions included with
the binding for binding mounting and assembly instructions.
•If the front heel
cowling (6) is
installed, remove it
from the heel
assembly (1) by
removing the heel
cowling screws (3)
as shown and
sliding it off the
heel assembly.
•
Switch the heel
to tour mode by
using the heel
mode lever (4)
•Install the Onyx
Ski Brake (2) by
sliding it onto the
heel assembly (1)
from the front.
•
Secure the brake
(2) to the heel
assembly (1) by
installing the heel
cowling screws (3)
with either a #1
phillips or a #1
Pozidrive
screwdriver.
•Torque the heel
cowling screws (3)
to 1.1Nm.
CAUTION: The use of any accessory, such as the ski brake, with the Onyx
binding will affect the binding release values

2.3.Checks and Functional Tests for Brake
•After installing the ski brake the release values should be verified by a
binding test device, since the indicated release settings may not represent
the actual release value.
•Check that the chosen brake is sized properly and ensure the brake is able
to deploy reliably without catching on the ski. Switch the heel to ski mode
and then squeeze the brake flat by pushing down on the brake platform (5).
When the brake is released from this position it should not interfere with the
ski during deployment. If there is interference, select the next larger brake
size.
•Check that the brake latches down in tour mode, and that it deploys when
switched back to ski mode from tour mode.
3. Detailed Instructions and Warning for Proper Use
•Before reading this section you should read the ONYX User Operating Instructions
to be familiar with the operation of the binding without the brake, and then read this
section to understand the proper operation of the brake.
3.1. Stepping Into Ski
Mode with brake
•Ensure the heel is in
ski mode, and step into
the toe normally.
•Engage the heel
after the toe is engaged
by simply stepping
down and weighting the
heel. You should hear
an audible click.
•The brake should
now be stowed, as
shown, and ready to
deploy in the event of
release.
3.2. Stepping Into
Tour Mode with
brake
•Ensure the heel is in
tour mode, and step
into the toe normally.
•The brake has been
designed so that it can
remain deployed to
make stepping into tour
mode easier. After
stepping into the toe
the brake can then be
stowed by simply
weighting the heel. You
should hear an audible
click.
•The brake should
now be stowed for
touring as shown.
•
To step into the
binding with the heel
lifts deployed, manually
latch the brake down
prior to stepping in as
shown. With the heel
lifts deployed, you will
be unable to latch the
brake for touring as
shown.
CAUTION: Never deploy the heel lifts without first latching down
the brake. Doing so will prevent you from stowing the brake and
could cause damage, void the warranty and could put the skier at
risk.
4. Maintenance and Storage
•After every use the binding and brake 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.
•Store G3 Onyx bindings in ski mode (toe and heel) in an environment where there
aren’t large fluctuations in temperature and humidity from standard conditions. Avoid
environments with excessive heat (ie. next to furnaces, heating elements or water
heaters).
•G3 recommends that at the beginning of each season and/or after 60 days of skiing,
G3 Onyx bindings be checked by an authorized G3 dealer and have the release setting
recalibrated.
•Do not apply any lubricants to the binding other then original G3 Binding Lubricant.
Use of lubricants other than original G3 Binding Lubricant will void the warranty and
can damage the binding, greatly reducing the strength of parts and may result in bodily
injury or death.
©2009 G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. 091005 Rev -
5. Warranty
•Please visit http://www.genuineguidegear.com/service/g3-product-warranty for
complete warranty information.
For detailed interactive videos demonstrating
the operation of the ONYX binding Please visit
http://g3onyx.com or
http://www.genuineguidegear.com