4User Guide
The airbags are made of polyurethane, they are specially chosen for their resistance and high
quality. They absorb shocks due to their optimal pressure. The pressure gradually decreases
after airbag ination. CAUTION, the airbag must not be exposed to temperatures above 50°C.
Airbags
B
We have 3 sizes of CO2 cartridges (50 CC, 60 CC, 100 CC). They are selected to allow optimal
protection according to the volume inside the airbags. To nd out the size of your cartridge,
please refer to the label on your airbag vest or liner. The cartridge can be easily and quickly
replaced by the user itself. Helite cartridges come with a 10 year warranty.
Precautions for use :
• Use only Helite brand cartridges. You can purchase them at any of our dealers worldwide.
• The cartridge is for single use only. You must replace the cartridge with the same type after
each use.
• If rust or other corrosive marks appear on the outer surface of the cartridge, change it
immediately and contact your dealer.
• The cartridge should be stored and used in temperatures below 45°C. Do not expose the
full cartridges for a long time to high temperatures (in direct sunlight, near a radiator, etc.).
• The cartridge must be used at a temperature over 0°C. If stored under 0°C, warm up before
use or replace it with a cartridge stored at room temperature.
• Avoid shocks to the cartridge, this could damage it.
• The used or damaged cartridge will have to be recycled or disposed in accordance with your
country’s legislation.
Gas cartridge CO2
C
The rider is responsible for the proper installation of the saddle
strap. Make sure to adjust your strap correctly:
• Make sure that your lanyard and saddle strap are not too long.
It could delay or prevent the trigger from ring eciently.
• If your lanyard and saddle strap are too short this could bo-
ther you during riding and cause unexpected activation parti-
cularly whilst jumping or dismounting.
How to install your saddle strap?
Remove both stirrup leathers from your saddle. Your saddle
strap has the shape of a Y. Attach the two Y arms on each side
of your saddle to the stirrup bars. You will probably have to
loosen the strap to reach the stirrup bars. Put your stirrup leathers back in place. Once the
installation is complete, be sure to adjust your saddle strap correctly.
Saddle strapD
A clip and a key-ball are located at each end of the lanyard. The key-ball is positioned on the
release pin and keeps the mechanical system energized. When mounting your horse, the clip
must be hooked to the metal ring of the saddle strap. CAUTION, we recommend that you do
not attach the clip directly to any part of your saddle as it may break in the event of a fall. Also,
make sure that your lanyard cannot wrap itself around any part of the saddle whilst riding.
Lanyard
E
