1、Designation: F 1063 09Standard Practice forFunctional Inspections and Adjustments of Alpine Ski/Binding/Boot Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1063; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the ye
2、ar of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONAdhering to these guidelines may help reduce the risk of injuries resulting from impropermechanical functioning
3、of releasable alpine binding systems. Skiing involves inherent risks and injurycan result from simply falling down, impact with an object, or from many other actions. Many injuriesare unrelated to system function and a properly functioning system cannot protect the skier in allsituations. Compliance
4、 with these guidelines in no way guarantees that injury will be prevented.1. Scope1.1 This practice provides procedures for inspection andadjustment of alpine ski/binding/boot systems.1.2 This practice should be followed for systems, whethernewly mounted or previously mounted, when work is per-forme
5、d on the system that may affect its release function,unless otherwise specified by the binding manufacturer innon-rental applications.1.3 Nonapplicability of this function and release inspectionpractice to rental shop operations is based upon the existence ofapplicable ASTM practices.NOTE 1Refer to
6、Practice F 1064 for equivalent procedures andtolerances for complete and incomplete rental systems.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F 939 Practice for Selection of Re
7、lease Torque Values forAlpine Ski BindingsF 1061 Specification for Ski Binding Test DevicesF 1064 Practice for Sampling and Inspection of Completeand Incomplete Alpine Ski/Binding/Boot Systems inRental Applications3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 clean versus lubricated toleranceaccepted differ-e
8、nce between clean and lubricated test results, defined as notmore than 20 % of the clean test, used whenever a functionaltest for binding-boot compatibility is required (see 6.3).3.1.2 clockwise versus counterclockwise toleranceaccepted difference between test results about an axis perpen-dicular to
9、 the plane of the ski, usually from the toe piececomponent, and defined as within the inspection tolerance.3.1.3 corrective actionprocedures other than readjustmentof the visual indicator setting (see 3.1.18) to include repair orreplacement of system components.3.1.4 deviationdifference between the
10、test result (see3.1.16) and the selected reference torque value (see 3.1.12),usually expressed as a percentage of the selected referencetorque value.3.1.5 in use toleranceaccepted difference between thereference torque value and the test result(s), defined as 630 %of the reference torque value, or 6
11、5 Nm for twist and 20 Nmfor forward lean, whichever is greater, or two horizontal rowsup or down from the selected reference torque value deter-mined on the binding manufacturers adjustment chart. In theabsence of an applicable manufacturers chart, use Annex A2.For non-rental applications, this tole
12、rance is used as the upperand lower limit for determining if system release values areacceptable for in-use or in-service purposes, after said systemhas been released to the customer. This limit is derived fromPractice F 1064, 3.1.1 Class 1 deviation. This deviation (616to 30 %, or two horizontal ro
13、ws up or down from the selected1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F27 on SnowSkiing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F27.50 on Shop Procedures(Retail and Rental).Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approvedin 1989. Last previ
14、ous edition approved in 2005 as F 1063 051.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM In
15、ternational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.reference torque value) is defined as a minor deviation thatdoes not require corrective action for equipment that isin-service, in rental applications. It is used as the upper andlower limit for readjust
16、ment of the binding.3.1.6 initial visual indicator settingvisual indicator set-ting derived from the binding manufacturers adjustment chart.3.1.7 inspection toleranceaccepted difference betweenthe reference torque value and the test result. Defined as615 % of the reference torque value, or 63 Nm for
17、 twist and610 Nm for forward lean, whichever is greater, or onehorizontal row up or down from the selected reference torquevalue determined on the binding manufacturers adjustmentchart, (see Annex A2). It is used as the criteria for promptingconsultation of the binding manufacturers troubleshootingp
18、rocedures or readjustment of the binding, or a combination ofboth.3.1.7.1 DiscussionWhen an algorithm or table is used toprovide a value, either may be used (differences may beinsignificant).3.1.8 limit for readjustmentaccepted difference betweenthe reference torque value (see 3.1.12) and test resul
19、t(s) (see3.1.16), defined as 630 % of the reference torque value, or 65Nm for twist and 20 Nm for forward lean, whichever is greater,or two horizontal rows up or down from the selected referencetorque value determined on the binding manufacturers adjust-ment chart (see Annex A2). For a reference tor
20、que value of 8Nm in twist and 29 Nm in forward lean (Skier CodeAinAnnexA2), the limit for readjustment is one row up or two rows downon the adjustment chart. The limit for readjustment is used asthe upper and lower limit for readjustment of the binding.3.1.9 measured release valuerelease torque valu
21、e deter-mined by the use of a testing device of the type defined inAnnex A1.3.1.10 readjustment valuevalue that shall be added orsubtracted from the initial visual indicator setting to bring thetest result within the inspection tolerance.3.1.11 release/retention valuerelease torque of the ski/bindin
22、g/boot system.3.1.11.1 discretionary settingsvisual indicator settingshigher or lower than the normal setting range(1) ()a symbol, that when placed to the left of Type 1(see 3.1.14.1), provides release/retention values lower thanType I, corresponds to a further increase in the risk ofinadvertent bin
23、ding release in order to gain increased releas-ability in a fall.(2) (+)a symbol, that when placed to the right of Type III(see 3.1.14.3), provides release/retention values higher thanType III, corresponds to a further decrease in releasability in afall in order to gain a decreased risk of inadverte
24、nt bindingrelease.3.1.12 reference torque valuenominal release torquevalue derived from a document compatible with PracticeF 939, such as Annex A2, or information supplied by thebinding or test device manufacturer.3.1.13 skier codeletter code derived from the bindingmanufacturers adjustment chart, b
25、ased on a skiers parameters(height, weight, age, and skier type).3.1.14 skier typeclassification, selected by the skier, forthe type of skiing to be undertaken.3.1.14.1 Type Idesignation that provides lower than aver-age release/retention values; corresponds to an increased riskof inadvertent bindin
26、g release in order to gain releasability ina fall; also applies to entry level skiers uncertain of theirclassification.3.1.14.2 Type IIdesignation that provides average release/retention values appropriate for most recreational skiing;applies to skiers not classified as in Type I or Type III.3.1.14.
27、3 Type IIIdesignation that provides higher thanaverage release/retention values; corresponds to decreasedreleasability in a fall in order to gain a decreased risk ofinadvertent binding release.3.1.14.4 (/)a symbol that separates skier type designa-tions, used when, as a result of troubleshooting, di
28、fferent skiertypes have been selected for determining twist (Mx), andforward lean (Mz) release/retention values; shown in the order(twist/forward lean) or (T/H) to denote toe piece (T) and heelpiece (H) of this ski binding. Other conventions may be used torecord different skier types for twist and f
29、orward lean whenrequired by the documentation3.1.15 systemgroup of interacting components, usuallycomprised of a ski, binding, and boot.3.1.16 test resultmiddle quantitative value of three repeti-tions of the same test.3.1.17 troubleshootingbinding manufacturers recom-mendations or procedures of ana
30、lyzing system failure.3.1.18 visual indicator settingsetting displayed on thebindings release/retention adjustment scale.4. Significance and Use4.1 The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing theend user with an appropriately functioning system with appro-priate release torque setting(s).4.2
31、 The definitions and tolerances defined in this practice donot necessarily apply to procedures incorporating an inspectioninterval or schedule, in which such procedures are specified bythe binding manufacturer. This practice is not intended to be amethod for evaluating equipment design.NOTE 2Refer t
32、o Practice F 1064 for definitions and tolerances per-taining to the evaluation of equipment once in use.5. Procedure5.1 Inspections Two types of inspection procedures aredescribed in this practice: (1) procedures to check the systemfor appropriate function, and (2) procedures to check thesystem for
33、appropriate release torque calibration (seeAppendixX4). In all procedures requiring a measured release value, thesystem testing device should meet Specification F 1061 and bechecked by the method described in Annex A1.5.1.1 Functional InspectionsThese inspections shall in-clude inspection of all boo
34、t-to-binding adjustments and clear-ances, appropriate elastic travel (see 6.1), symmetry of tor-sional release, boot-binding compatibility (see 6.3), and otherinspections recommended by the equipment manufacturers(see Appendix X4).5.1.2 Release Torque Value InspectionsThe release torquevalue of the
35、system, as assembled for use, shall be inspectedF1063092with the use of a system testing device (see Annex A1). Adescription of release torque value inspections and tolerances isincluded in this practice (see Section 7 and Appendix X4).5.2 Reference Torque Value SelectionReference torquevalues for r
36、elease torque may be selected using Annex A2 ortables supplied by the binding manufacturer or system testingdevice manufacturer, which are in accordance with PracticeF 939. Reference torque values above the upper limit specifiedby Practice F 939 or above the binding manufacturers recom-mendations sh
37、ould not be used. Values below the lower limit orbelow the binding manufacturers recommendations may beused unless the binding manufacturer recommends againstsuch procedures.6. Functional Inspections6.1 Test for Elastic Travel and RecenteringThe systemshould be exercised to ensure the boot or plate
38、can travel adistance specified by the manufacturer and return freely towithin 2 mm of the original position. This test should be madein all directions of release and in a manner specified by thebinding manufacturer. If no displacement is specified, thendisplacement of 5 mm measured at the toe or hee
39、l (asappropriate) should be used and the test should be performedby any device or method capable of displacing the boot or platethe necessary distance.6.2 Test for Symmetrical ReleaseThe system should betested for twist release in both the clockwise and counterclock-wise directions with a device of
40、the type specified inAnnexA1.6.3 Test of Boot/Binding CompatibilityUsed as a diagnos-tic inspection for determining the compatibility of a boot andbinding used in a system. The boot should be of a shape,composition, construction, and condition acceptable to thebinding manufacturer. Functional inspec
41、tions specified by thebinding manufacturer to determine the compatibility of theboot and binding should be performed. If no functionalinspection procedures are specified by the binding manufac-turer, a functional inspection should be performed to determinethe difference in test results between a cle
42、an, dry boot/bindingsystem and the same system after lubrication of all boot/binding interfaces. This functional inspection should be madein all directions of release specified by the binding manufac-turer, using a device of the type specified in Annex A1 (see5.1).6.3.1 The lubricant used for this t
43、est should be applied in athin film and may be of any type specified by the boot orbinding manufacturer. If unspecified, a liquid detergent or soapor a lubricant of a type normally accepted in the maintenanceof the binding, such as a grease or silicone spray lubricant, maybe used. If a spray lubrica
44、nt is used, ensure that overspray doesnot contaminate other systems.6.3.2 If there is reason to believe a boot/binding interface orsystem has been contaminated, a common dishwashing soap ordetergent solution may be used to help clean the system,provided all surfaces are flushed with clean water afte
45、rwards.7. Release Torque Inspections7.1 Tests for Twist ReleaseA test should be performed todetermine the torque required to release the binding in twist(Mz) about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the boot sole.This test should be performed using a device of the typedescribed in Annex A1 and sh
46、ould be performed in bothclockwise and counterclockwise directions of release. Testresults should be within the appropriate inspection tolerance.Units that exceed the inspection tolerance should be readjustedto test within the inspection tolerance. When an initial visualindicator setting is used (se
47、e Appendix X4), readjustmentshould not be attempted if test result(s) exceed the limit forreadjustment without first taking corrective action as specifiedby the binding manufacturer.7.2 Tests of Forward Lean ReleaseA test should be madeto determine the torque required to release the binding inforwar
48、d lean. This test should be made using a device of thetype described in Annex A1. Test result(s) should be within theinspection tolerance. Units that exceed the inspection toleranceshould be readjusted to within the inspection tolerance. Whenan initial indicator setting is used (see 3.1.6 andAppendi
49、x X4),readjustment should not be attempted if test result(s) exceedthe limit for readjustment without first taking corrective actionas specified by the binding manufacturer (see 3.1.1 and 3.1.7).7.2.1 If no independent means are provided to adjust theforward lean release, this test should be used to ensure the ratioof forward lean to twist release is as specified by the manu-facturer.7.3 Other Release TestsTests of the type in 7.1 and 7.2should be made in any other direction specified by the bindingmanufacturer.8. Test Conditions8.1
