RULE THE MOUNTAIN We are very pleased to present you with the MARKER Technical Manual 2017/18. It is intended exclusively for our partners and for professionals in the field of ski bindings. The new handbook contains a wealth of insider infor- mation ranging from freeride, touring and novice bindings to pro-style rigs for alpine racing. It also includes a host of insider info, installation instructions, an extensive FAQ and a detailed overview of all MARKER bindings and their ideal uses. For over 60 years MARKER has stood for unbeatable performance and inno- vation. Our 2017/18 program once again delivers powerful and unique products to make the most beautiful sport in the world even safer and more attractive. As a specialized MARKER dealer, you are at the front lines of our interaction with end consumers. MARKER’s pledges of quality and safety would not be seen or heard by the consumers without your conscientious work and pro- fessional recommendations. We'd like to take a moment to thank you for your remarkable efforts. Here’s to a white and successful winter 2017/18 ! The Marker Team PS: The current MARKER Technical Handbook is naturally also available in PDF form for download off the internet: http://extranet.marker.net 1 CONTENT PAGE CONTENT PAGE CONTENT 1 FOREWORD & GENERAL INFORMATION 4 10 INSTALLATION MARKER / BLIZZARD SYSTEMS CONTENT 1.1 Binding Component Description 5 10.1 Xcell Demo, TLX Demo, TCX Demo, TLT Demo & TP Demo 98 10.2 IQ TP 100 2 GENERAL GUIDELINES 10.3 IQ Junior System 102 2.1 Binding Inspection 7 2.2 Ski Inspection 7 INSTALLATION MARKER / MOVEMENT SYSTEMS 2.3 Boot Inspection 8 FDT TP see 13.3 2.4 GRIPWALK 10 FDT TLT see 13.3 FREESKI TP 120 / TP 100 see 6.5 3 INSTALLATION - GENERAL GUIDELINES 3.1 Tools and Accessories 10 INSTALLATION MARKER / BOGNER - INDIGO SYSTEMS 3.1 Installation Tools 12 Xcell Demo 104 3.2 Tools and their Application 16 FDT TP see 6.4 4 MARKER KINGPIN & KINGPIN DEMO 11 BINDING ADJUSTMENT 4.1 KINGPIN Component Description 19 11.1 Release Value Selection and Adjustment 106 4.2 KINGPIN 20 11.2 Adjustment screws and scales 110 4.3 KINGPIN Demo 24 11.3 Function test and inspection 112 4.4 Information KINGPIN Adjustment 28 11.4 Trouble - shooting 113 4.5 Replacing ski brake KINGPIN / gliding AFD 30 4.6 General Information for the skier - KINGPIN 32 12 SPECIAL CASES 4.7 Information KINGPIN skiing - mode / walking - mode 33 12.1 Competition Bindings 114 4.8 Crampons KINGPIN 35 12.2 Monoski 114 12.3 Adjustment outside of the standards 114 5 INSTALLATION MARKER ROYAL FAMILY 12.4 Antiquated bindings which do not conform the standard 114 5.1 MARKER Duke EPF 36 12.5 Replacing ski brakes 114 5.2 MARKER Jester Pro 40 12.6 Replacing ski brakes Inter Pivot, Squire & Tour heels 115 5.3 MARKER Jester ID & Griffon ID & Squire ID 44 12.7 Replacing ski brakes Xcell, Race 10 & 8, 11.0 TC heels 116 12.8 Replacing ski brakes Compact Step - in heels 117 6 INSTALLATION MARKER BINDINGS & INSTALLATION UVO 12.9 Installation DIN - Adapter AT - boot 118 6.1 MARKER F 10 Tour 48 6.2 MARKER F 12 Tour EPF 52 13 MARKER RENTAL & DEMO MODELS 6.3 MARKER Race Xcell 56 13.1 General Information and Descriptions 120 6.4 Free Ten 58 13.2 Installation Marker Jester Demo 124 6.5 12.0 TPX & 11.0 TP 60 13.3 Installation Marker Griffon D & Squire D & FDT models 128 6.6 10.0 61 13.4 Installation 10.0 Fastrak III & 10.0 Fastrak III TP 130 6.7 Race 10 TCX & Race 10 62 13.5 Installation Junior Fastrak II 134 6.8 Race Junior 8 & Free 8 63 13.6 Installation Junior RTL 138 6.9 Free 7 & 7.0 & 4.5 64 13.7 Installation FDT Junior 140 6.10 Interfaces - general information 65 13.8 Function Test and Service 142 6.11 World Cup Piston Control Interface 66 6.12 Junior Race Interface2 70 14 INFORMATION FOR THE SKIER 6.13 MARKER UVO 72 14.1 Maintenance 146 6.14 Mounting positions MARKER UVO 74 14.2 Warranty 146 6.15 Race Xcell Demo heel plate 76 14.3 Service 146 14.4 Additional Information Marker Tour 148 7 INSTALLATION MARKER / VÖLKL SYSTEMS 14.5 Marker TOUR brakes & safety leash 150 7.1 rMotion2 GW 78 14.6 Additional Information Marker Duke EPF & Baron EPF 151 7.2 Wideride XL FR Demo GW & Wideride XL TCX Demo GW 80 14.7 Crampons 152 7.3 VMotion GW 82 14.8 Crampons 153 7.4 4Motion XL Demo 84 VMotion Junior / VMotion Junior R see 13.7 15 APPENDIX 15.1 Screw Chart 154 8 INSTALLATION MARKER / K 2 SYSTEMS 15.2 Brake chart 160 8.1 MXCELL TCx Demo 86 15.3 Marker collection 2017 - 2018 165 8.2 Quikclik models 88 8.3 M3 TCx light / M3 / ER3 TCx light & ER3 90 8.4 M2 / ERP 92 9 INSTALLATION MARKER / NORDICA SYSTEMS 9.1 N Power X EVO / N PRO X EVO / TPX EVO 94 Nordica FDT models see 13.3 2 3 FOREWORD GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 BINDING COMPONENT DESCRIPTION This Technical Manual was designed from the user’s point of view. It is All rights on this Technical Manual are owned by MARKER. Reproduc- 11 10 11 10 clearly structured and easy to apply. The user has usually one product tion and reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part are permitted DUKE EPF + BARON EPF 8 JESTER PRO out of the MARKER Collection (binding, accessories, etc.) in front of only with approval of MARKER and if the source of the information is 9 9 8 him which he wants to install: specified. 12 a 6 12 a We reserve the right to make changes to the ski bindings and their 6 4 3 • The description for the product is easy to locate. accessories with respect to the information and illustrations contained 22 4 in the manual. Technical status: 06 - 2017 3 17 • The user receives complete installation instructions for the specific MARKER product. 7 1.0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 7 19 • Each important installation step is described with text and an 23 2 accompanying graphic. 2 20 18 MARKINGS AND SYMBOLS 1 21 1 • Important movements, groupings and views are presented. Important passages are emphasized in the text and it is essential 11 10 10 to take note of them as follows: JESTER ID + GRIFFON ID SQUIRE ID 11 • The pictures are a combination of photos and minimalized draw- 8 9 8 9 ings. CAUTION ! 6 12 a 6 12 a Requires measures to be taken during the installation to 4 4 THIS LAYOUT RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES: protect the skier’s safety. 3 3 1.1 BINDING COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 1) The user can actually see his MARKER product with all it’s IMPORTANT ! characteristics rather than imagining it. Emphasizes what has to be done or refrained from being 18 18 19 done in order to avoid damaging the binding or valuable 19 7 7 2) Each working step, which may be valid only for this specific property during the installation process. 25 25 product, is clearly marked. 2 2 1 1 REMARK: 3) Detailed views are reduced to the essential in order to eliminate Recommends action and gives instruction for smooth and redundant distractions. 11 10 9 quick installation. MARKER TOUR + TOUR EPF RACE XCELL 8 8 9 11 REMARK: REFERENCES: 10 15 MARKER, DUKE, BARON, JESTER, GRIFFON, GRIPWALK, KINGPIN, References to other chapters are marked with an arrow, 6 12 a M, BIOMETRIC, BIOTECH, GLIDE, COMSHOCK, PISTON, EPS, SCHIZO, 4 6 e.g.: 3.2 3 SQUIRE, LORD, XCELL, UVO and FASTRAK are registered MARKER 4 3 VÖLKL (International) GmbH trademarks and other marks are pend- 12 a ing. 24 7 7 13 14 2 16 2 1 1 TOE MARKER TOUR + TOUR EPF RACE XCELL 1 Release force adjustment screw 13 Tour system plate 24 Xcell shock absorber 2 Toe cup (soleholder) 14 Tour engagement lever 3 Gliding AFD 15 Tour climbing aide JESTER ID + GRIFFON ID + SQUIRE ID 4 Release force scale 16 Tour AFD adjustment screw 18 Front plate 19 Heel plate JESTER PRO 25 Adjustment screw gliding AFD sole.ID HEEL 17 AFD adjustment screw 6 Brake pedal 18 Front plate 7 Ski brake 19 Heel plate 8 Heel cup (soleholder) 9 Opening lever DUKE EPF + BARON EPF 10 Release force adjustment screw 20 BCT plate 11 Release force scale 21 BCT engagement lever 12a Forward pressure adjustment screw 22 Climbing aide 23 AFD adjustment screw 4 5 1.1 BINDING COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 2.1 BINDING INSPECTION: 2.2 SKI INSPECTION: GENERAL NOTE: Follow the ski manufacturer’s instructions concerning drill bit dimen- 9 9 RACE 10 TCX RACE 10 + RACE JUNIOR 8 In order for Marker to optimize our quality management and product sions, adhesives or tapping. In the absence of any ski manufacturer 11 11 8 8 design it is requested that all Marker ski binding quality and product guideline, follow the recommendations in this chapter. 10 10 issues be reported to your Marker sales representative and / or 6 6 distributor. • Ensure adequate thickness to allow for proper screw penetra- 3 3 tion depth. If you suspect that the ski may be too thin, place the 4 12 a 4 12 a As an authorized MARKER retailer you agree to check all the equip- binding component on the ski so that the screw, about which 27 ment according to DIN - ISO 11088 before the installation or adjust- you are concerned, hangs over the side of the ski.