Air Vest Reset Instructions

How to Reset An Animo or Helite Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap until you see red and the word "Stop"
3. Push the right-most piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston.

How to Reset An Equiline Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap until you see red and the word "Stop"
3. Push the right-most piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston. 

How to Reset A FreeJump, Penelope or Equitheme Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap, but not so far that the indicator is raised to the top of the column
3. Push the piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston. 

How to Reset A Hit Air Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Screw
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Insert the special screw into the bottom cap
3. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap which pulls the spring down
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, unwind the screw and remove it

Note: if you have lowered the red collar to hold the keyball in place during the reset process, make sure to raise it back up prior to using the vest.

How to Reset A Horse Pilot Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench (housed behind the trigger)
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap until you see red and the word "Stop"
3. Push the right-most piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston. 

How to Reset A Point Two Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap until you see red and the word "Stop"
3. Push the right-most piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston. 

How to Reset A RaceSafe Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap until you see red and the word "Stop"
3. Push the right-most piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston. 

How to Reset A Seaver Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap until you see red and the word "Stop"
3. Push the right-most piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston.

How to Reset A Spark Vest

What you will need:

• Allen wrench
• Bungee lanyard
• Replacement canister

1. Unscrew the canister
2. Use the Allen wrench to unscrew the bottom cap until you see red and the word "Stop"
3. Push the right-most piston down by inserting the Allen wrench in the top of the trigger
4. Insert the keyball at the end of the lanyard in the indent of the piston that should now be facing the front of the trigger
5. While holding the keyball in place, tighten the bottom cap until full screwed in
6. Check to ensure that there is no gap between the cap and the bottom of the trigger

Note: make sure that you are putting the keyball in the indent of the piston and not between the top of the spring and the bottom of the piston.