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14.5 FUNCTION TEST AND SERVICE
Table [B]
Inventory Size
Pairs
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Sample Size
Units
16
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
80
Max. Class I
Dev.
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
16
RENTAL / DEMO OF PARTIAL SYSTEMS
Many shops rent their customers partial ski equipment systems e.g.
for customers using their own boots. Additionally some shops utilize
on - hill demo days as a means by which new products can be tested
and evaluated by potential buyers. In order to offer these skiers the
same level of care as that afforded under the preceding procedures,
the following guidelines should be used:
RENTAL OF BOOTS ONLY: CUSTOMER OWNED SKIS / BINDINGS:
Whenever customers rent boots for use with their own skis and
bindings, the whole system boot - binding - ski must be mechanically
tested according to the procedures described for retail equipment
ISO 11088. A properly completed form, including all the required
customer information should be kept by the individual or organization
responsible for the adjustment.
RENTAL OF SKIS / BINDINGS ONLY:
CUSTOMER OWNED BOOTS
Although the retail test procedure may be applied in this case, it is
often impractical to require actual system testing, especially in on -
hill situations. In lieu of retail testing, the following procedures may be
employed:
1. The ski / binding system to be rented or demoed should be tested
" pre - season " using a boot which passes the boot visual inspection.
2.
The skier 's boot should also pass the visual inspection. If any
questions exist regarding the quality of the boot, retail - type
testing should be used.
3. The binding should be adjusted and indicators set per current
MARKER recommendation.
4. A full record noting appropriate customer information and binding
settings should be kept by the individual or organization responsible
for the adjustment.
5. After seven days of use, the ski / binding system should be tested
according to the in - season inspection procedures previously
described.
CAUTION !
Hand out the workshop form or the record of the release
values to the customer. Ask the skier to please read the
release agreement. The skier has to read, understand and
agree to the conditions specified in the release agreement.
Collect a copy of the signed form.
NOTE FOR U.S. AND CANADA:
Signatures by both the customer and MARKER Certified Mechanic are
required on all shop forms to qualify for the MARKER Dealer Indemnity
Program.
RENTAL SKIER INSTRUCTION
Explain the function of every MARKER RENTAL or DEMO ski binding to
every customer. If the customer is a child, this information should be
also given to the parents or guardian.
* Explain the binding function and how it releases.
* Point out the visual indicator settings on the binding. Ask the skier
to verify that these settings agree with the settings recorded on
the workshop form.
* Explain and show the customer how to step in and release the
binding.
* Point out that a shift of the adjusted release values has a high
risk of injury to the skier.
* Explain to the skier how to release from the binding in difficult
conditions and how to step in again .
IMPORTANT !
The skier should have in mind the risk of skiing.
MARKER 's intention is to minimize those risks as far
as possible. Point out that the binding will not release
under all circumstances nor is it possible to predict every
situation in which it will release and is, therefore, no
guarantee of his or her safety.
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