Shimano CF Forming accessory Service Instructions

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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

When heat molding only inner soles, such as when using Custom­Fit 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.

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

room temperature and conformed to the rider’s feet.

1

S (sizes 36 – 40)
M (sizes 41 – 44)
L (sizes 45 – ) 1 pair of each

The customer can attach the included front arch pads later,

6.

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

1.

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

2.

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

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

3.

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.

4.

Note:

Do not place the shoes or any object on top of the oven
during the heat molding procedure.

Right foot

Request the customer to place their feet into the shoes with

5.

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,

6.

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.

Left foot

Pressure bag

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

7.

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

Sealing strap

Have the customer stand up and apply the weight on the

8.

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

9.

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.

Protective toe cap

Vacuum hose

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