Shimano CF Forming accessory Service Instructions

Brand: Shimano

Model: CF Forming accessory

Type: Service Instructions

Shimano CF Forming accessory is a device that enables you to customize the fit of your Shimano Custom-Fit cycling shoes and inner soles for a more comfortable and efficient ride. The accessory kit includes a reusable pressure bag, vacuum pump, protective gloves, oven, and sealing straps.

The oven heats the shoes and inner soles to a malleable temperature, and the vacuum pump and pressure bag are used to mold the shoes and inner soles to the shape of your feet. The protective gloves shield your hands from the heat of the oven, and the sealing straps keep the pressure bag securely in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

- For Retailer Use Only

SI-0039A-005

Dealer Instruction

for heat molding of

Custom-fit Shimano Shoes

When using a reusable pressure bag

General Safety Information on the

equipment

WARNING

– To avoid serious injuries:

● This procedure must only be done by trained retail

employees who have read this document.

● Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is

used by or near children.

● Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or

touch hot surfaces.

● Do not operate the equipment with damaged cord or

plug after the equipment malfunctions or has been

damaged in any manner.

● When operating the oven, keep at least four inches

of free space on all sides of the oven to allow for

adequate air circulation.

● Provide adequate ventilation for the work area when

carrying out the heat molding procedure.

● Unplug from outlet when not in use and before

cleaning.

● To disconnect oven, turn the switch to OFF, then

remove the plug. Always hold the plug, and never pull

the cord.

● A fire may occur if the oven and/or the pump are

covered or touching flammable material, including

curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in

operation.

Do not place any items on equipment during

operation.

● The operator must wear protective gloves when heat

molding procedure is being carried out in order to

avoid possible burns.

NOTE:

● Do not use outdoors.

● Do not use these equipment for other than intended

use.

● Do not modify the plug in anyway.

● These units are supplied with short power supply cords

to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled

in or tripping over a long cord.

An extension cord may be used if you are careful in its

use:

1. The electrical rating of the extension cord should

be at least as great as the electrical rating of the

appliances.

2. An extension cord with the power cord must

be arranged so that it will not be tripped over

accidentally.

● Only use the items contained in the ‘Shimano custom

fit Accessory Kit’ for the heat molding process.

Only items contained in the ‘Shimano custom fit Kit’

are tested and approved by Shimano for the heat

molding process.

Technical Service Instructions

Heat molding accessory kit contents:

Vacuum pump

(with hose)

Oven 1

Protective gloves 1 pair

Reusable pressure bag 1 pair

Sealing straps 2

Protective toe caps

S (sizes 36 – 40)

M (sizes 41 – 44)

L (sizes 45 – ) 1 pair of each

When heat molding only inner soles, such as when using Custom-

Fit inner soles in non-Custom-Fit shoes, follow the procedure

below.

Heat Molding for inner soles Only

Preparation for heat molding

To be prepared by consumer:

● Shimano heat molding inner soles (including the arch

pads).

● Cycling socks that will cover up to their ankles.

To be prepared by the operator:

WARNING

The operator should wear protective gloves during entire

heat molding process is being carried out to avoid possible

burns.

Note:

Remove all accessory items such as a product tags which

maybe still attached to the shoes and padding materials

inside the shoes prior to carrying out heat molding.

● Pre-heat the oven for approximately 10 minutes.

The temperature inside the oven will reach around 100°C

(210°F).

Heat molding procedure

Remove the inner soles from the shoes.

Place the inner soles inside the pre-heated oven with the

tops facing upward and let them heat for a minute until they

become malleable.

Note:

● When placing the inner soles in the oven, do not let

them touch against the interior walls of the oven as

they are extremely hot and may damage the material.

● Select from the included arch pads the pads with the

height suitable for the shoes which will actually be

used.

● After inserting the selected arch pads into the inner

soles, place them in the oven.

● For the front arch pads, attach them if necessary after

custom-fitting.

● Make sure to remove the inner soles after a minute to

avoid overheating and damaging the material.

Place the heated inner soles back in the shoes and have

the customer put the shoes on with all straps and buckles

tightened to their normal riding position.

With the straps tightened, ask the customer to stand still for

approximately 5 minutes with his/her full weight applied to

both inner soles for their imprints. At this time, apply the

weight on the front of the shoes.

After five minutes, inner soles should cool down to almost

room temperature and conformed to the rider’s feet.

The customer can attach the included front arch pads later,

if necessary.

This completes the heat molding procedure for the

inner soles.

Note:

● Heat molding of the inner soles can be done up to two

times within the warranty period.

After two times the heat molding can still be repeated,

however the molding might slowly become less effective.

The reusable pressure bag and the reviewed molding process

enables the heat molding of the right and left shoes and inner

soles at the same time.

Heat Molding for shoes and inner soles

Preparation for heat molding

To be prepared by consumer:

● Shimano heat molding shoes (including the inner soles).

● Cycling socks that will cover up to their ankles.

WARNING

During the heat molding process, the temperature of the

shoes will be approximately 70 – 80°C (160 – 180°F) thus

consumer must wear their cycling socks that will cover up to

their ankles.

To be prepared by the operator:

Have the following materials ready

● protective gloves,

● 1 pressure bag,

Check that the bag have no damage such as holes before

use.

● 2 sealing strap,

● 1 pair of correct size protective toe caps

(these are needed to prevent the toes area of the shoes

from collapsing under pressure).

● Pre-heat the oven for approximately 10 minutes.

The temperature inside the oven will reach around 100°C

(210°F).

WARNING

The operator must wear protective gloves when heat

molding procedure is being carried out to avoid possible

burns.

Heat molding procedure

Note:

● Both sides of the shoes should be heat molded at the same

time.

● Remove cleats from the shoes if attached.

Remove any product tags and paper materials. With the

inner sole put in the shoe, unbuckle the shoe and loosen the

strap as shown in the illustration. At this time, attach the

protective toe cap.

Inner sole

Put an inner sole and shoe side by side in a heated oven. At

this time, direct the toe of the shoe toward yourself.

After one minute, take out the shoe and the inner sole from

the oven, put the inner sole into the shoe, and heat them

again in the oven for two minutes.

Note:

When placing the shoe inside the oven, do not let it

touch against the interior walls of the oven as they are

extremely hot and may damage the shoe material.

While heating the shoe, roll down the customer’s sock as

shown in the illustration.

After heating, take the shoe out from the oven.

Note:

Do not place the shoes or any object on top of the oven

during the heat molding procedure.

Right foot

Left foot

Request the customer to place their feet into the shoes with

the heels pressed against the back of the shoes and then

tighten the buckles and straps to the normal tightening

position.

With the protective toe cap attached on the toe of the shoe,

place the customer’s foot into the pressure bag.

At this time, position the foot to the back of the pressure bag

so that the vacuum hose attachment point is positioned at

the heel.

Vacuum hose

Pressure bag

Protective toe cap

Fold the bag so that it is wrapped around the foot, wrap the

sealing strap around twice above the ankle, and tighten it.

Sealing strap

Have the customer stand up and apply the weight on the

front of the shoes (around the thenar) equally on both

sides. In that condition, operate the vacuum pump for

approximately two minutes to vacuum mold the shoe.

To avoid the reduction of the shoe temperature, perform

steps 4 to 8 within three minutes.

When finished, remove the vacuum hose, pressure bag and

the protective toe cap from the customer’s foot.

However, because the shoe is still warm and may change its

shape, ask the customer to keep still for another 5 minutes,

until the shoe is cooled down.

Remove the shoe when it no longer feels warm.

This completes the heat molding of the shoe.

Note:

● After the heat molding is finished, do not leave the shoes

in places with temperatures of 50°C (120°F) or higher. High

temperature may cause the shoes to warp.

● Heat molding of the shoes can be done up to 3 times

within the warranty period.

After three times the heat molding can still be repeated,

however the molding might slowly become less effective.

● Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or

deterioration resulting from normal use.

● Shoes that are heat molded (partly or completely) with

other accessories and/or in a way that is in conflict with the

applicable Service Instructions are excluded from warranty.

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Please note: speciﬁcations are subject to change for improvement without

notice. (English)

Shimano CF Forming accessory Service Instructions

Shimano CF Forming accessory Service Instructions

Shimano CF Forming accessory Service Instructions

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