Technical Description - Helite EQUESTRIAN Manuel D'utilisation

3. Technical Description

1. RELEASE PIN
A force of around 25-35kgs, applied to the connecting lanyard, is required to eject the ball
bearing from its compartment. The pressure forces the needle to perforate the cartridge,
instantly releasing the gas towards the airbags. The key ball bearing can be released from
its compartment in any direction. For your own safety, do not dismantle the release pin or
remove any parts.
2. AIRBAGS
• The airbags are made of high quality resistant polyurethane sheaths, which provide the best
possible shock absorption.
• Maximum pressure when the airbags are fully inflated is 135Kpa (1.35kg/cm2). The pressure
gradually decreases through a decompression hole.
• It is possible for the bags to be ripped or damaged in an accident if they hit any pointed or
sharp objects.
CAUTION
The sheaths must not be exposed to temperatures above 50°C.
3. GAS CARTRIDGE (CO2)
The CO2 cartridges have a long life span but we do recommend a yearly check. The check
consists in weighing your cartridge on a scale and making sure it is approximately (+/- 3g)
equivalent to the weight written on your cartridge. Use the below table to find the weight of
your cartridge:
Airbag Size
Child S, Child M, Child L
Child L, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Adult Big Size (LL, XLL)
The CO2 cartridges are for single use only. Capacity of CO2 is also stamped on the canister.
Replacement gas (CO2) cartridges can be obtained at Helite dealers.
CAUTION
• The cartridge should be stored and used in temperatures below 45°C. Do not leave full car-
tridges in the car in high temperatures for example.
• The cartridge must be used at a temperature over 0°C. If stored under 0°C, warm up before
use or replace with a warmer cartridge.
• If rust or other corrosive marks appear on the outer surface of the cartridges, change them
immediately and discard the cartridge.
• Replace the empty cartridge with a new Helite cartridge of the same reference. Helite will
not be held reliable if the cartridge was not supplied through the Helite distribution network.
• Avoid shocks to the cartridges
• Keep out of reach of children
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USER GUIDE
Total Weight (TW) gram
btw. 150 and 155g
btw. 180 and 185 g
btw. 295 and 305 g
Cartridge needed
50 cc
60 cc
100 cc