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Auxivo LiftSuit®

Handbook and User Guideline

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Page 1: ...Auxivo LiftSuit Handbook and User Guideline ...

Page 2: ...020 Auxivo AG All rights reserved Auxivo and LiftSuit are registered Trademarks of Auxivo AG For all inquiries please contact Auxivo AG Sonnenbergstrasse 72 8603 Schwerzenbach Switzerland www auxivo com info auxivo com 41 0 77 250 35 31 Version 1 0 May 2020 ...

Page 3: ... 2 Adjusting the vest 7 3 4 3 Adjusting the thigh cuffs 8 3 4 4 Securing loose straps 9 3 5 Activating and deactivating the LiftSuit 10 3 6 Customization options 11 3 7 How to take off the LiftSuit 12 4 How to get started with the LiftSuit 13 4 1 Testing the support provided 13 4 2 Deactivate support while under tension 14 4 3 Train a good posture by using the LiftSuit 14 4 4 Adjusting the support...

Page 4: ...und 10 and 30 when you lift loads between 5 kg and 20 kg By doing so the LiftSuit can prevent your muscles from fatiguing In addition you can use the LiftSuit to keep your back straight when lifting objects The LiftSuit supports your back and hip muscles by providing you with a set of external muscles on your back The Diagram shows muscle activity measurements of a person s back muscles when lifti...

Page 5: ...d leaning position Specifically this means that using the LiftSuit should be considered for work that requires Repetitive lifting from below hip level Work requiring you to remain in a forward leaning position Handling objects while on your knees and having to reach for the objects 2 2 What kind of work is not supported The LiftSuit is NOT designed to support other movements or other muscles besid...

Page 6: ...s of this handbook carefully While the LiftSuit is not a complicated piece of equipment you will only benefit by using it correctly It is a wearable device that can be connected to your body for hours This will need some getting used to until it feels like a new natural way of working To get the maximum benefit from your LiftSuit we recommend the following steps 1 Learn how to put it on and how to...

Page 7: ...your legs 4 The Activation Mechanism that allows you to activate and deactivate the support 5 The Elastic Energy Storages EES on your back that store your movement energy that is used to support you when working ACTIVATION MECHANISM VEST FRONT HIP BELT THIGH CUFFS VEST BACK ELASTIC ENERGY STORAGE EES HIP BELT THIGH CUFFS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MANUAL PLEASE CONTACT US TO AVOID AN...

Page 8: ...ou have roughly adjusted it put it on and check the length You can readjust it later Extend connections if necessary If your body height is around 190 cm adjust both elements on each side to maximum length as shown in the picture Make sure the left and right cuff and EES length are adjusted to the same length Shorten connections if necessary If your body height is around 160 cm shorten both elemen...

Page 9: ...right left side of the body Close buckle always on left side of the body Tighten hip belt but rather loosely 3 Loosely fasten the chest belt Close the two parts of the release buckle of the chest connection Extend distance if necessary release 4 Loosely close the cuffs Grab the buckle part at the loose end of the strap between the legs and run it through the guiding loop at the padded end of the c...

Page 10: ...fit tightly to the upper body 6 Adjust the height of chest belt The cross connection over the chest should be max 4 fingers away from the lower edge of the breastbone Both sides must be moved separately and positioned symmetrically at the same height to the right left 7 Check position and fit Stand upright and straight Are the activation buckles positioned at collar bone level Take a deep breath A...

Page 11: ... longer hang loose 10 Check position and fit Turn the cuff around the thigh until the elastic connection is straight on both sides in a vertical direction 11 Check optimal tightness of cuffs Make sure that the cuffs have a tight fit without squeezing your leg It shouldn t move in use and still be comfortable to wear it should be possible to slide your hand between cuff and leg when placed between ...

Page 12: ...rom the tension lock buckle 15 Hip belt Put the strap end through the slidable and the fix thread back loop Move the slidable thread back loop as far as possible away from the buckle 16 Cuffs Put the strap ends on right left cuff through the thread back loops Check again if the buckle runs through the guiding loop at the front end of the padding correct by re opening the buckle and putting either ...

Page 13: ...sk ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE Place thumbs in the loops of activation straps and Tilt the levers of the de activation buckles upwards and in an upright position pull forward until stop slightly bend forward activation loops slide as far as they will go DEACTIVATE THE LIFTSUIT WHENEVER YOU DO NOT NEED THE SUPPORT E G DURING BREAKS THIS WAY YOU ENSURE THAT IT DOES NOT CONSTRAIN YOUR MOVEMENTS ...

Page 14: ...workplace and you switch e g from standing work to working on your knees TIGHTEN Pull the loose end of the strap away from the buckle to tighten it Eventually also tilt the buckle slightly to reduce tension LOOSEN Grab the buckle and tilt it on the side of the loose strap end and pull it How to tighten the chest belt How to loosen the chest belt How to tighten the side connection How to loosen the...

Page 15: ...l buckles 4 Hang it somewhere if possible This way it is much easier to put it back on and this allows the LiftSuit to dry in case you were sweating HEAT AS THE LIFTSUIT IS AN ADDITIONAL LAYER OF FABRIC IT CAN GET WARM ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE VEST OR THE THIGH CUFFS THIS IS USUALLY NOT A PROBLEM AND THE LIFTSUIT CAN BE WASHED IF YOU ARE SWEATING IN CASE IT GETS UNCOMFORTABLY WARM UNDERNEATH THE ...

Page 16: ...the LiftSuit at the beginning of your work when you are well rested and at the end of your work when your muscles are already fatigued The following tips will help you to quickly learn and understand the support provided The goal is that you wear it without noticing it while you activate and deactivate it intuitively to get the support you want during any given situation 4 1 Testing the support pr...

Page 17: ...by tilting the activation buckles with your thumbs while remaining in the forward leaning position 4 3 Train a good posture by using the LiftSuit You will feel the support that is provided by the LiftSuit Use this information as a reminder to correct you back posture if necessary Your back should remain straight while lifting You will feel the assisting force of the LiftSuit on your thighs and sho...

Page 18: ...n forward for a deep lift the preload on the elastic energy storage elements can be lower It should not restrict you from bending down When kneeling the preload can also be readjusted Make sure the LiftSuit is deactivated when you transfer from a standing to a kneeling position Activate once on your knees You can adjust the preload on the EES with the activation mechanism Left The Activation Strap...

Page 19: ...g down Make sure the LiftSuit is deactivated when climbing stairs 5 Technical Specifications The main technical specifications of the LiftSuit are summarized below Characteristic Value Mass overall 0 9 kg Dimensions packed Around 25 cm x 50 cm x 10 cm Dimension on a coat rack Around 110 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm Size One size fits all M L Back height 45 60 cm Chest circumference 88 130 cm Hip circumferen...

Page 20: ...ion follow the checklist below Activation Mechanism Are there any signs of wear and tear on the activation buckle rounded spikes Activation Mechanism Are there any signs of wear and tear on the activation straps obviously created by abrasion and interaction with the buckle CONDUCT A VISUAL INSPECTION OF YOUR LIFTSUIT AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WEAR AND TEA...

Page 21: ...he connecting loops Please run a short test by moving all 4 hooks quickly back and forth from the left to the right Thigh Cuffs Are there any signs of wear and tear at the cuffs Please check especially the edges of the elastic part IN CASE YOU IDENTIFY ANY POTENTIALLY PROBLEMATIC WEAR AND TEAR REMOVE THE LIFTSUIT FROM OPERATIONS AND EITHER REPAIR IT E G BY REPLACING THE EES OR CONTACT THE MANUFACT...

Page 22: ... EES 1 Take one EES with the AUXIVO Logo facing you in your hand 2 Grab the lower connecting strap from the right thigh cuff Make sure it runs through the right side of the Hip Belt tunnel 3 Insert the longer side of the EES hook into the loop first Then squeeze the loop to let the shorter side of the hook also slip in the loop 4 Grab the connecting loop coming from the left shoulder and insert th...

Page 23: ...the next use 6 5 Multiple users for one LiftSuit For hygiene reasons the LiftSuit needs to be washed if handed over from one user to another To ensure fit and comfort the LiftSuit has to be adjusted for every new user 7 Warranty The LiftSuit comes with a sending in warranty of 1 year The Elastic energy storing elements EES have a warranty of six months and can be replaced For replacement parts ple...

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