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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide 10000-T-02...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introducing the Apex Diagram of Components Basic Assembly Putting the Apex On Put on the Anchors How To Detach and Store Anchors Adjusting the Apex Using the Apex Taking the Apex Off Maintenance Safety Considerations Resources Apex Exosuit Fitting Checklist... -
Page 3: Introducing The Apex
Introducing the Apex Thank you for purchasing the HeroWear Apex. This Quick Start Guide is an abridged version of The Apex Exosuit User Manual. Familiarizing yourself with this guide will enable you to quickly identify Apex components and understand how to assemble, wear, adjust, and maintain the exosuit. Always keep this guide with your exosuit unit for reference—because a strong, comfortable fit is the... -
Page 4: Basic Assembly
Basic Assembly Step 1 Install the Shoulder Straps into the Back by sliding the Strap’s large center panel into the Back’s pocket using the yellow stitching to ensure they are installed straight/level (Figure The Back length can be adjusted by sliding more or less of the Strap’s large center panel into the Back. - Page 5 Step 4 Connect the Bands to the Rope loop at the bottom of the Clutch on the Back by unscrewing the gate on the triangle, sliding it into the loop then retightening the gate (Figure Step 5 Clip the Bands to the Thigh Sleeves. Be sure to clip the Band angled toward the right thigh into the right Thigh Sleeve and the Band angled toward the left thigh into the left Thigh Sleeve (Figure...
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Page 6: Putting The Apex On
Putting the Apex On Note: The Apex is intended to be worn over clothing. Step 1 Start with the Shoulder Straps. Shoulder Straps and Back go on like a backpack. Step 2 Switch Off. Be sure the Switch is toggled OFF by pressing the button at the bottom of the Switch before putting on Thigh Sleeves (Figure... - Page 7 Figure 8: Dual-mode Switch ON/OFF Figure 9: Thigh Sleeve Placement Figure 10: Wrapping Thigh Sleeve h e r o w e a r e x o . c o m...
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Page 8: Put On The Anchors
Put on the Anchors If you haven’t already, assemble and put on your Apex exosuit, and wear a sturdy belt (we have provided a belt with the anchors). You do not have to have pants with belt loops to use the thigh sleeve anchors. - Page 9 Step 4 Loop anchor strap under, then over the belt and fasten clip (Figures 12 and 13). Figure 13: Pull Anchor Over the Belt and Figure 12: Loop Anchor Strap Under Belt Fasten Clip h e r o w e a r e x o . c o m...
- Page 10 Step 5 Tighten anchor strap by pulling up on the loose end of the strap. Make sure the anchor strap is loose enough to fit a flat hand under the strap to allow adequate freedom of movement (Figure 14). Step 6 Fold loose webbing and secure in webbing keeper (Figure 15).
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Page 11: How To Detach And Store Anchors
How To Detach and Store Anchors Step 1 Release anchor buckle, unloop from belt (Figures 16 and 17). Step 2 Reclip the anchor buckle. Fold excess webbing in thigh sleeve pocket, leaving metal clip attached to thigh sleeve. If used, you can also fold and tuck the provided belt in a pocket (Figure 18). -
Page 12: Adjusting The Apex
Step 3 on Page 4. Band Length Contact HeroWear to obtain the proper Band length or and Strength strength for the user. h e r o w e a r e x o . c o m... - Page 13 Figure 19: Shortest Back Length Figure 20: Longest Back Length CHECK TIMES Figure 21: Male Straps Adjusted Incorrectly. Straps too loose. Note height of Switch. Figure 22: Male Straps Adjusted Correctly h e r o w e a r e x o . c o m...
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Page 14: Using The Apex
The Apex exosuit does not increase strength or allow users to lift loads that are heavier than they can typically lift. Always use good body mechanics and safe lifting techniques when using the Apex. - Page 15 Extended reaching involving bending or leaning Disengaged Mode The Apex exosuit can be disengaged when the assistance from the Bands is not wanted or needed. While in disengaged mode, users can easily perform tasks and activities that do not require assistance from the device, such as but not limited to the following: •...
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Page 16: Taking The Apex Off
Taking the Apex Off Step 1 Switch the device OFF to disengage. Step 2 Remove Thigh Sleeves. Step 3 Unclip the Chest Strap. Step 4 Loosen Shoulder Straps if needed. Step 5 Take the device off like a backpack. Maintenance Sanitizing and Cleaning Daily Sanitizing •... - Page 17 Periodic Cleaning • Cleaning Option 1 (Partial Machine Wash): Note: DO NOT machine wash the Back component of the Apex exosuit. Please read and follow these instructions carefully. • Ensure the Apex is in disengaged mode. • Remove the Switch from the Left Shoulder Strap and engage it to lock it together.
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Page 18: Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations The Apex exosuit is only for use as intended. Please refer to User Manual for detailed safety information. h e r o w e a r e x o . c o m... -
Page 19: Resources
Resources User Manual available at: HeroWearExo.com/HeroCare360/user-manual h e r o w e a r e x o . c o m... -
Page 20: Apex Exosuit Fitting Checklist
Apex Exosuit Fitting Checklist Fit checks should be performed with new users. This involves observation of the user working with the Apex and discussion about adjustments that might improve the fit. Fit checks every two to four hours during the first week of use will help fine-tune the fit for a better user experience. - Page 21 Bands G. Bands should not be so long that there is too much slack in the upright standing position. With typical uses, the user should begin to feel support and assistance when they begin to bend or squat, but not feel the device pulling on them in the upright standing position.
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