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  • Page 3 Dear User, CONGRATULATIONS on your recent purchase of LiteGait II, the most innovative gait and balance training system available today. As you know, LiteGait can be used with a wide variety of patient impairment levels and conditions. If you have questions...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR UNIT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM UNIT ASSEMBLY USING LiteGait1 UNIT AND HARNESS CARE PARTS DIAGRAM / LIST MAINTENANCE CHECK TROUBLE SHOOTING RESOURCE DIRECTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION...

  • Page 6: About Your Unit

    ABOUT YOUR UNIT LiteGait II consists of several parts (for diagram see next page): 1. YOKE: The yoke is a bent Y-shaped piece that has four female buckles at the ends. The yoke slides over the mid-post and is height adjustable. Be certain to securely tighten the L-shaped or round knobs, locking the yoke into place before connecting the patient.

  • Page 7: Assembly Diagram

    LiteGait II Assembly Diagram YOKE MID-POST OVERHEAD STRAPS HANDLEBAR HARNESS & GROIN PIECE BASE CASTERS...

  • Page 8: Unit Assembly

    4. Once all parts are separated, remove the base from the box, placing it on a level floor. 5. Lock the locking casters (found at the open end of the LiteGait II) and remove the bolts from the top plate on the base.
  • Page 9 UNIT ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly (only if not attached upon receipt): To attach the handlebar, loosen the two round knobs from the rear of the handlebar assembly. (Hold the handlebar so that the round knobs are at the top of the handlebar assembly. See picture). Slide the handlebar down the mid-post keeping the arms in line with the legs of the base.

  • Page 10: Using Litegait1

    USING LiteGait II I. Casters LiteGait is equipped with four casters. There are two total locking casters and two directional lock casters. Each leg has one type of caster. Directional lock casters have a black brake lever. Total locking casters have a chrome brake lever.
  • Page 11 USING LiteGait II II. HARNESS APPLICATION TIPS How to put on the harness The harness was designed to support a patient in an upright position, allowing for full hip extension. This upright posture plays a critical role in the effectiveness of the gait therapy performed with partial weight bearing.
  • Page 12 USING LiteGait II Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6...
  • Page 13 USING LiteGait II Tightening The Side Straps 14. Tighten the lower side straps first, as symmetrically as possible. These straps are crucial to the proper distribution of the patient’s weight, and should be as tight as possible.To ensure a snug fit, pull the strap closest (Figure 2) to the body towards its black plastic buckle with one hand while pulling the free end with your other hand until you cannot pull anymore.
  • Page 14 USING LiteGait II How to connect the harness 1. Lock the all four caster brakes. 2. Extend the overhead straps until they are long enough to reach the upper connection on the harness. Attach the four buckles that hang from the overhead straps to the appropriate buckles on the harness (see figure 5).
  • Page 15 USING LiteGait II III.How to Adjust the Height of the Yoke Make sure the patient is safely out of and away from the unit. Never adjust the yoke height with the patient in the unit. Identify the knobs (L-shaped or round) of the two bolts which hold the yoke plate against the post.
  • Page 16 USING LiteGait II Quick Reference For Yoke Height Adjustment: 1. To loosen, turn both knobs 1/2 a turn counter-clockwise (CCW). 2. Support the yoke at the fork near the post. 3. Pull the ball back. 4. The yoke will slide down or it can be lifted into position 5.
  • Page 17 USING LiteGait II IV. Using LiteGait for Treadmill Training 1. Measure the height of the treadmill walking surface to the ground and add 6 inches to that number (example: treadmill walking surface height is 8” + 4” = 12”). 2. The yoke height should be adjusted so that it is approximately 6” above the patient’s head when standing on the treadmill.
  • Page 18 USING LiteGait II 12. Standing behind the patient, slowly roll the unit forward towards the front of the treadmill. This position will allow you to both roll the unit and assist the patient with stepping forward onto the treadmill walking surface.

  • Page 19: Unit And Harness Care

    Unit and Harness Care Your unit has been specially designed to be durable and relatively maintenance free. The LiteGait unit consists of a steel frame, functioning parts (such as casters and knobs), and soft parts (such as the hand grips, harness, straps, etc.). The frame is constructed from high strength steel, and has been painted with a special powder coat to resist rust and scratches.

  • Page 20: Parts Diagram / List

    Parts Diagram LIT E GAIT II...
  • Page 21 Parts List LITE GAIT II PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PIECES INCLUDE BASE Wheeled, movable metal frame is available in 3 sizes: 28 inch inner frame width LG-BSE-0001-27 30 inch inner frame width LG-BSE-0001-30 34 inch inner frame width LG-BSE-0001-34 BASE CAPS The round, black covers for the legs of...
  • Page 22 Parts List LITE GAIT II PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PIECES INCLUDED OVERHEAD Seat belt like straps which will connect LG-STR-0010-70 STRAPS into the buckles on the yoke and to the buckles on the harness providing support to the patient. BUCKLE The soft, cushioned material covering LG-STR-0012-SOC...

  • Page 23: Maintenance Check

    Technical Support department immediately at 800-332-9255. It is recommended that you inspect the unit and all of it parts every 6 months. LiteGait II MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Bolts: Check all bolts for tightness. As necessary, retighten all visible bolts taking care not to over tighten.
  • Page 24 3 = GOOD 4 = EXCELLENT. A rating of FAIR (2) or POOR (1) indicates that a part should be immediately replaced to maintain the safe and effective use of the equipment. LiteGait II MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST DATE: EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting CASTERS (MOVING THE UNIT) PROBLEM SOLUTION The device does not roll easily. Check to be sure that all of the caster brakes are unlocked. Start moving the unit and then lock the directional lock casters (on one leg of the base). The caster wheels MUST be in line with the legs of the base.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting HARNESS PROBLEM SOLUTION The patient is complaining of Be sure that the harness and groin piece are groin or harness discomfort. securely tightened from the start. Pay special attention to side strap tightening. The harness should be tight enough to grab on to the fatty tissue around the abdomen.

  • Page 27: Resource Directory

    Resource Directory TECHNICAL SUPPORT 800-332-9255 Support@LiteGait.com EDUCATION 800-332-9255 Education@LiteGait.com SALES 800-332-9255 Sales@LiteGait.com 480-829-0737 E-MAIL MoRe@LiteGait.com WEB SITE www.LiteGait.com MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 3141 Tempe, AZ 85280...

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    LiteGait II / 300MX Limited Warranty Certificate The Mobility Research warranty covers parts and labor for 3 years on the steel frame against defect and 1 year on the harness, casters, and actuator system for the 300MX. The bat- tery has a warranty of 90 days. Losses due to work stoppage, lost revenues, damages due to neglect or abuse, and shipping charges are not covered by this warranty.

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