SAFETY INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION
BEFORE USAGE OF ACCOLADE ARROWS SHAFTS. NOT READING OR FOLLOWING ANY OR ALL OF THESE GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE BOW, SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER, AND/OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO READ/UNDERSTAND/FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES.
DAMAGED SHAFTS ARE TO BE DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT EVER RISK FIRING A DAMAGED ARROW!!
PROPER ARROW SHAFT SPINE:
It is critical to be sure to use ACCOLADE ARROWS'S spine chart to determine the proper spine arrow shaft for your bow. An arrow of improper spine can fail.
PROPER ARROW REST ADJUSTMENT:
Before shooting any Accolade arrows shafts it is extremely important to inspect the arrow rest to ensure that it is properly adjusted to fit the diameter and length of the arrow shaft being used. Incorrect adjustment of the arrow rest may cause the arrow to fall from the arrow rest and/or get jammed in the bow.
PROPER ARROW SHAFT LENGTH:
Selecting the correct arrow shaft length is the responsibility of the User and failure to do so could result in severe injury, and/or damage to shooting equipment. A good "rule of thumb" is for the arrow shafts to be cut 1" in front of the rest/bow riser.
PROPER BOW DRAW WEIGHT/TOTAL ARROW WEIGHT:
It is the User's responsibility to verify that the draw weight of the bow being used to propel the arrow is correct for the spine and the total weight of the arrows being used. Accolade Arrows recommends a MINIMUM of 5grains per pound.(ie: 60lbs of draw weight x 5 grains=300 grain minimum arrow weight). Also reference your bow's owner manual for recommendations from your bow manufacturer.
PROPER CUTTING OF CARBON ARROWS:
Cut carbon arrows using a high-speed arrow cut off saw with a blade made for carbon arrows only. Use of any other type of saw may cause damage to the arrow shaft and/or cause splintering of the carbon.
PROPERLY INSTALLING COMPONENTS:
Accolade Arrows shafts are made from 100% carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is susceptible to damage from overheating. There are many glues on the market that work adequately for gluing components and building arrows without involving heat. We have had success using a low-temp hot melt, ensuring the point/bushing does not become too hot (still holdable) and immediately dipping the shaft into cool water.After the low-temp hot melt has hardened the excess glue can be removed from the shaft/component using your fingernail. Be sure to remove the excess glue in the same direction (parallel) as the shaft. Trying to remove the glue perpendicular to the shaft may cause splintering to the end of the shaft. If after installing the point, you visually see any damage to the shaft(ie: cracking, splintering, thinning of the shaft wall) discard the arrow immediately. Do not use.
PROPER NOCK FIT:
Check the fit of the nock being used to the nock bushing. Before shooting an arrow visually check to make sure the nock is fully seated to the nock bushing. Also examine the nock fit to the string, making sure the nock is not too tight or too lose on the bow string serving.
PROPER ARROW INSPECTION WARNING:
INSPECT EACH ARROW FOR DAMAGE PRIOR TO EVERY SHOT.
Damaged shafts are to be discarded immediately. Shafts can be damaged during usage, ie: another arrow impact, objects in a target, damage from traveling,etc. Inspect arrows shafts both visually and audibly. To inspect an arrow visually, look the shaft over from one end to the other slowly rotating and repeating inspection checking for splinters, cracks or nicks. To check the arrow audibly, grasp it on both ends and flex it away from yourself and others while listening for cracking and/or splintering sounds. Rotate and repeat this inspection process four to five times around the entire circumference of the shaft.
DAMAGED SHAFTS ARE TO BE DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY!
DO NOT EVER RISK FIRING A DAMAGED ARROW!!