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CGF GALLET

LH 050 / 150 /250

FLIGHT HELMET
Instruction Manual
ENGLISH

Compiled into PDF Format by Flight Helmets Australia

Specialising in the range of CGF Gallet Flight Helmets.
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.flighthelmets.com.au
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Warning
Thank you for your confidence in CGF Helmets Inc. products.

Please read the instruction manual carefully.

Ignoring these instructions may reduce the protection which your helmet is designed
to provide.

The helmet’s level of protection is only ensured if it includes all of its original components.
Thus, any modification of the product or the removal of one of the original components
will cause non-conformity of the delivered material, and will relieve the CGF GALLET
group from all liability.

Always concerned with the improvement of its products, CGF GALLET reserves the right to
modify them at any moment without prior notice.

General
The CGF GALLET LH 050 / 150 / 250 type flight helmet is designed for pilots and flight
personnel. It ensures maximum comfort and protection for the crew. It has one or two visors
and can be used with any type of avionics currently available.
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Description
Helmet includes:
• A helmet
– a small shell equipped with a lining including a 5mm thick front pad, a 5mm thick top
pad, a size M neck pad, and a size M edgeroll,
- or, a large shell equipped with a lining including a 5mm thick front pad, a 5mm thick top
pad, a size XXL neck pad and a size XXL edgeroll.

• A protective cover for the outer visor

• A personalization kit to customize your helmet

– a set of front pads (10 and 15mm thick)
– a set of top pads (10 and 15mm thick)
– a set of neck pads (XS and S sizes or L and XL sizes)
- 4 earcup spacer pads

• A carrying bag

Size correspondence chart:

Small Shell Large Shell

Size of helmet XS S M L XL XXL

Pad thickness 15mm 10mm 5mm 15mm 10mm 5mm

Head size (cm) 53-54cm 55-56cm 57-58cm 59-60cm 61-62cm 63cm

Head size (in) 20.8 to 21.6 to 22.44 to 23.2 to 24.0 to 24.8 to
21.3 22.0 22.8 23.6 24.4 25.2

Other sizes available on request.

Helmet Adjustment
Donning helmet:
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Chinstrap permanent è

attachment:
The chinstrap is attached to the helmet with 2
screws (left side).

Adjusting chinstrap: è
Free the leather end-piece and adjust the
chinstrap according to the buckle. Reposition
the end-piece.

ç Locking / unlocking the

chinstrap:
Position the base of the chinstrap’s clip
in the slot provided for this purpose.

Lock by pressing on the middle of the clip. è

ç Unlock by pulling on the end of the

lever.
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Customizing the helmet lining:

Your LH helmet’s lining can be disassembled.

1. Front pad (3 thicknesses: 5, 10, 15mm) è

The front pad is attached in the front of the helmet
by two Velcro strips. The visible seam is towards the
top of the helmet.

2. Top pad (3 thicknesses: 5, 10, 15mm) è

The pad is fixed to the helmet top inner lining by a
Velcro strip.

3. Neck pad (6 sizes: XS, S, M and L, XL, XXL) è

The pad is attached to the shell by two Velcro strips.
The tag is towards the helmet top.
Adjust the headphone connecting wire under the
neck pad.

4. Removable edgeroll
(different pad sizes are available as spare parts)

a – Assembly è
Insert one of the lateral pins into the corresponding slot.
Slide it in. Do the same with the other pin. Slide the pins
in as far as possible, and then clip the three left and right
snaps located at the side.

b – Disassembly è
Remove the three snaps located at the right and left
sides. Pull the pad backwards by sliding the two pins
from their slots, beginning with one side pin.
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Assembly / Disassembly of the headphone earcups:

Use as many earcup spacer pads as è
necessary to get the desired pressure at the
ear area, in order to increase or decrease
sound attenuation.

Adjust the headphone connecting wire under

the neck pad.

USE
Moving the inner visor:
(LH 050 / 250)

To lower or raise your visor, use the left or è

right button provided for this purpose.

Assembly and disassembly of the inner visor:

(LH 050 / 250)

The inner visor can easily be removed.

GT corresponds to the large size helmet shell

PT corresponds tot he small size helmet shell

a – Assembly è
Place the visor maneuver buttons in their
lower position. Clip one side, then the
second. Raise and lower the visor in order to
check the right positioning.

b – Disassembly è
Lower the visor. Unsnap one side, and then
the other, pulling hard on the side edge of the
visor.
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Moving the outer visor:

(LH 150 / 250)
To lower or raise your visor, use the upper
central button. High and low holding
positions.

CGF Gallet recommends that

you fly with the outer visor in
its low position (optimal
mechanical protection). è

Note: for the helmets equipped with a

visor return system: press the two
buttons at the top of the visor
simultaneously in order to unlock it. Six
lower locking positions can be used.

Helicopter anti-cable tear-out system

In case of removing the anti-cable tear-out system, è
replace it when reassembling.

NOTE:
When acquiring your helmet, make sure that the avionics corresponds with the type of
aircraft with which it is to be used.

WARNING:
for the helmets equipped with oxygen mask receivers

ç The oxygen racks are safety elements.

Do not disassemble the oxygen mask

receivers.
Send the helmet back to your supplier if
any problems occur.
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Conditions for use:

This helmet was designed to efficiently protect pilots and flight personnel from:
• Impacts which may occur during flight.
• Blinding.
• Excessive noise.

Any other use is to be avoided, and relieves the responsibility of the CGF GALLET Group.
This product ensures optimal user protection within the limits of the specified conditions.

• Do not modify your helmet.

• Attach the chinstrap under the chin at all times.

• Replace your helmet in case of significant impact, even if there is no visible

damage.

Helmet storage:
It is recommended to:
• Place the cover on the outer visor
• Store the helmet in its carrying bag away from dust and humidity (at an ambient
temperature of 10 to 30°C (50°F to 86°F), and relative humidity between 25 and 65%).
• Do not store the helmet near corrosive products.

Care of helmet:
• Warning: do not apply paint, adhesives, hydrocarbons, or solvents in order to
avoid deterioration of materials.
• To clean the shell and visors: use soapy water and a soft cloth only.
• To clean leather parts: use glycerin soap on a lint-free cloth, and rub; it is not necessary
to rinse.
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Description of Helmet Elements

• The LH helmet’s shell is made of:

- a one-piece shell in high performance carbon fibers, aramid and epoxy resin. The shell
covers a large head protection zone, and has good flexibility for user manipulation.

– an expanded polystyrene inner padding for impact absorption. It is covered with a velvet
lining for the user’s comfort, with the possibility of attaching different size elements.

• The outside coating is flame retardant. Paint adherence is in accordance with the ISO
2403 standard.

• The inner lining is made up of a set of four elements available in several sizes which
make it possible to perfectly fit the user’s head form. This set includes an edgeroll, a neck
pad, a top pad and a front pad.

The lining elements are made up of different types of foam and soft leather to ensure
user’s comfort. These four inner lining elements are interchangeable and attached inside
the shell by Velcro strips. Adaptation to the user’s head form is made by choosing each of
these parts.

• The LA 100 helmet includes two protective visors (depending on helmet version): an
inner visor, and an outer visor which can be holded in high or low position.

• The acoustic protection system is made up of:

- two injection moulded thermoplastic earcups, with a slot to hold headphones.

– two soft plastic earpads for comfort, ergonomically shaped.

These earcups ensure correct acoustic protection and are fixed inside the shell by Velcro
strips.

• The chinstrap is made up of a synthetic fire-proof fiber strap with a clipping system at
each end. It can be permanently locked on the right or left side. A leather end-piece
covers the strap to ensure user’s comfort.

• The outer visor cover is fixed by two Velcro strips on the outer visor.

• Every helmet is delivered in a padded polyester carrying bag.

This bag includes:

* a transparent gusset pocket on the inside and outside,
* a handle and an adjustable length carrying strap,
* two sliding closures,
* a registration tag holder on the outer surface.

This bag can be used as a flight bag.

• The LH helmet can be used with any type of avionics. State the type of equipment when
placing the order.
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Standards and Technical Characteristics

Functional characteristics:
This product was designed in accordance with the following standards:

• Protection against impact:

- MIL-DTL-87174/A

• Protection against perforation of the shell and outer visor:

- MIL-DTL-87174/A

• Resistance of the retention system in accordance with standards:

- EN 966:1996

• Audio protection:
Passive attenuation of LH Helmet – ANSI S312.42 1995 (MIRE method)

Hz 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300

dB 4 9 11 25 42 49 51 57
average values

• Heat and fire protection: flame retardant outside coating.

• The field of vision is not altered when wearing the helmet.

• The visors are in accordance with standard MIL-V-43511B and EN 1836:1997.

• Ergonomics, comfort: a preliminary helmet adjustment to the user’s head form is

possible. Adjustment of the locking system can be done by the user without any special
tools.
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• Head mobility: the helmet does not limit natural head movements in operational use
conditions. The helmet’s center of gravity is close to the head.

• Average weight (not including avionics):

- Small size helmet (XS, S, M): 910g (2.00 lbs)

- Large size helmet (L,XL,XXL): 990g (2.18 lbs)

• The identification marking is legible and indelible. It includes:

- The name of the supplier

- The CGF GALLET  product reference
- The serial number

• Communication system: the helmet can be used with any type of avionics (contact your
supplier).

Guarantee
All of our models, accessories, and spare parts are meticulously inspected before
leaving the factory.

CGF GALLET  helmets and their options are guaranteed one year, beginning from the date
of purchase, parts and labor, for any mechanical failure which may occur during use in the
conditions described in these instructions.
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Spare Parts
NUMBER REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 077003* PMxxx PM or GM outer visor set

077003* GMxxx (colour code xxx: 001 : clear; 002 : green; 003 : yellow)

2 077005* PMxxx PM or GM inner visor set

077005* GMxxx (colour code xxx: 001 : clear; 002 : green; 003 : yellow)

3 077001 Kit of 3 front pads (thickness 05, 10, 15mm)

4 077002 Kit of 3 top pads (thickness 05, 10, 15mm)

5 077007 Neck pad kit (XS / S / M) for PM shell

077008 Neck pad kit (L / XL / XXL) for GM shell

6 077026*xx Edgeroll
Size xx (xx= XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL)

7 077011 Chinstrap set

8 077044 Comfort ear pads (pair)

+ foam closing elements (pair)

9 077030 Earcup spacer pads (4)

10 Outer visor adjustment system

077035 - with locking device
077016 - notched

11 077060 Protective cover for outer visor

12 077029 Carrying bag

13 077040 Outer visor return system

14 077041 Anti-cable tear-out system

PM : small size
GM : large size
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Spare Parts
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OPTIONS
NUMBER REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 077059 Cleaning Cloth

2 077020 LH 250 tool kit

3 014103 Protective helmet bag

4 077056*PM CN2H-AA night vision goggles support

077056*GM Size PM or GM

5 077057*PM ANVIS-6 night vision goggles support

077057*GM Size PM or GM

PM : small size Additional night vision goggles (NVG) support available on

GM : large size request.