How do I replace the refill on my mechanical riding waistcoat?

Depending on the model of your vest, the recharge is not replaced in the same way:

 

Horse Pilot TWIST’AIR Vest

Before You Start

  • Always replace the recharge in a clean environment.
  • Never place your fingers near the pistons.

Remove the Recharge

To begin, lay your vest flat in front of you. For a better grip, we suggest placing the trigger in the direction indicated on the diagram.

Using your thumb and index finger, slide the 2 latches downward by a few millimeters (you will feel resistance when the latches are lowered).

While keeping the 2 latches in the lowered position, place your free hand under the recharge and your thumb on the trigger (as indicated in the diagram). Leveraging your thumb, lift the recharge towards you to remove it.

⚠ WARNING: Do not pull the recharge in the direction indicated in the diagram.

Dismantle airbag refill Twist'Air

 

Unscrew the Cap

Using the Allen key located at the back of the trigger, unscrew the cap until you see the “STOP” and stop before the red marking appears.

If the red marking appears, screw the cap back a bit until it is no longer visible.

Changing the Twist'Air airbag refill

 

To recharge your airbag, you need to reposition the piston that was used to pierce the gas cartridges of the recharge.

Push the piston using the Allen key (provided at the back of the trigger) until the hole in the piston aligns with the hole in the trigger.

⚠ WARNING: Make sure the piston hole is metallic. If the hole is black, it means the piston has not been fully lowered.

⚠ WARNING: The piston may have turned. If the piston hole is not visible, use the Allen key to align the piston.

 

Install the Pin

 

 

Insert the trigger pin into the hole in the piston, ensuring it is well seated.

While keeping the pin pressed with your thumb, screw the cap until the cap's arrow aligns with the trigger's arrow.

⚠ WARNING: Ensure the pin remains pressed while you screw the cap back on.

 

Replace the Recharge

 

Insert the new recharge by clipping it onto the trigger. Then, put the elastic band back in place to hold it.

⚠ WARNING: You know the recharge is correctly positioned when you hear a small "click."

 

Horse Pilot AIR VEST V.1

Before You Start

  • Always replace the recharge in a clean environment.
  • Never place your fingers near the pistons.

 

The Recharge Steps

Please follow all the steps 1 to 6 illustrated below.

 

 If in doubt, contact Horse Pilot at +33 (0)3 66 72 63 87.