User guide · Biolift exoskeleton

Wear it right,
use it right.

Follow these video steps to fit the exoskeleton to your body, then dial in the support for the job at hand. A few minutes now means better comfort and better protection, every shift.

1. Prep the exo 2. Fitting 3. Daily use

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Back of the Biolift exoskeleton: mechanism, logo and force dial

Part 1 of 4 · Before you start

Prep it before you put it on

Two quick things before you put the exoskeleton on: switch it off and release every strap. That's what makes putting it on quick and safe.

  1. Step 1: Set the lever to OFF

    Move the activation lever on the side of the mechanism to OFF (lever pointing down). The exoskeleton is now under no tension.

    Important

    Always set the lever to OFF before putting the exoskeleton on or taking it off.

  2. Step 2: Unclip every strap

    Open the chest buckle and unclip both thigh buckles. Every strap should hang free before you put the exoskeleton on, so your arms and legs slide through without a fight.

Part 2 of 4 · Fitting

Put it on, dial in the fit

Six steps to put the exoskeleton on and adjust it to your body. Take your time the first time around: a good fit is where all the comfort comes from.

  1. Step 1: Put it on like a backpack

    Start with the shoulder straps: slide one arm through, then the other, exactly like a backpack, until the straps sit square on your shoulders.

    Good to know

    To tighten the shoulder straps, pull the webbing backwards, not downwards the way you would on a backpack.

  2. Step 2: Loosen the chest strap

    Hold the buckle open and pull on both sides of the chest strap to create some slack.

  3. Step 3: Close the buckle and tighten

    Now close the chest buckle and tighten it until it feels snug: firm, but never restrictive. The strap belongs below your pecs, never across them.

    Good to know

    Buckle lever on one side = strap free (adjustable). On the other side = strap locked.

  4. Step 4: Set the pad height

    Adjust the height of the lumbar pad with the straps: pull the straps to move the pad up, give them slack to let it drop down.

  5. Step 5: Position the lumbar pad

    Side silhouette: the pad sits in the hollow of the lower back, just above the buttocks

    Sit the lumbar pad in the hollow of your lower back, just above your buttocks, squarely in the lumbar region. That contact point is what delivers the support where it belongs.

  6. Step 6: Fasten the thigh straps

    Close the thigh buckle, then adjust how tight it sits with the hook-and-loop strap. Finish by locking it in with the metal buckle.

    Important

    The metal buckle secures the strap, it doesn't tighten it. Tightening is done with the hook-and-loop strap.

Part 3 of 4 · Daily use

Match the support to the job

Once the exoskeleton is fitted, two controls are all you need to match the support to the task: the activation mode and how much force it delivers.

  1. Step 1: Activation and angle lever

    Found on the side of the mechanism, this lever sets the support mode and the angle at which the force kicks in.

    Important

    Stand upright when you move the lever. Lean forward and the mechanism stays under tension, so the lever won't reach notch A or notch B.

    • OFF

      Lever down

      No support, no tension. Use it to put the exoskeleton on or take it off, and any time you're not lifting.

      Putting on, taking off, breaks

    • A

      Lever in the middle

      Support on, low engagement angle: the force kicks in later in the bend.

      Best for working on your knees

    • B

      Lever up

      Support on, high engagement angle: the force kicks in earlier in the bend. Arch your back slightly to click it in.

      Best for working on your feet

  2. Step 2: Set the amount of force

    Use the dial to match the level of assistance to how heavy the work is.

    Support +Clockwise: more force
    Support −Counterclockwise: less force
    Important

    Always set the force with the lever in OFF and standing upright. Under tension the dial is hard to turn.

Part 4 of 4 · Advanced

Fine-tune the fit

Fine-tuning beyond the basic fit, based on your build.

  1. Step 1: Thigh rod length

    The thigh rods adjust to three positions based on your height. Pick the one that matches you so the support lands on the right spot on your thigh.

    Thigh rod setting by height
    SettingYour height
    SUnder 5′4″ (163 cm)
    M5′4″ to 5′9″ (163 to 175 cm)
    LOver 5′9″ (175 cm)

  2. Step 2: Side thigh elastics

    The side elastics link the thigh rods to the strap. Their job: stop the rods from sliding down your thigh as you walk.

    If the rods creep down over the course of a shift, this is the first thing to check: the elastics should be taut without pinching.

The result

This is what a good fit looks like

Compare it against your own setup:

  • Shoulder straps pulled back
  • Chest strap below the pecs
  • Pad seated in the hollow of the lower back
  • Thigh straps lying flat

Worth remembering

Three habits to keep

  • Switch to OFF before putting it on

    Always set the lever to OFF before putting the exoskeleton on or taking it off, and any time you're not lifting.

  • Keep the pad in the lumbar region

    A pad seated properly in the hollow of your lower back puts the support exactly where you need it, and keeps the fit comfortable.

  • Take it off in reverse order

    Lever to OFF, then open the thigh buckles and finish with the chest buckle. Then slip the exoskeleton off like a backpack.

Need a hand?

Questions about your exo?

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