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- Page 1 LiteGait® I 400E LiteGait® I 500ES Operator & Service Manual LiteGait® I 360E / 400E / 400ES / 500E / 500ES LiteGait® is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research, Inc.
- Page 3 SERIAL NUMBER Serial Number of Your Device: Note: Please keep your serial number in a safe and secure location. The serial number must be pro- vided when seeking service for your LiteGait® device. The serial number provides us access to techni- cal information regarding your device.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ***WARNING*** READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING LiteGait® Maximum Maximum Patient Weight Unit Height LiteGait® I 500E 8 Feet 10 Inches 500 lbs LiteGait® I 500ES 7 Feet 9 Inches 500 lbs LiteGait® I 400E 8 Feet 9 Inches 400 lbs LiteGait®...
- Page 7 Technical Support Department immediately. Here are some resources, which will be of help to you: CLINICAL SUPPORT: clinicalsupport@LiteGait.com SERVICE & PARTS Department Service@LiteGait.com WEBSITE: www.LiteGait.com USER FORUM : www.LiteGait.org Sincerely, Customer Service Department LiteGait® LiteGait® is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research, Inc. PO Box 3141, Tempe AZ, USA 85280.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Unpacking and Assembly ................... 10 Unit Diagram ......................15 About Your Unit ......................15 USING Your LiteGait® ....................16 I. Control Unit ......................16 II. Charging LiteGait® ....................16 III How to Adjust Yoke Height ................... 17 IV. -
Page 10: Unpacking And Assembly
NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than the following images. 5.) Carefully cut all black NOTE: If you have any questions during installation, please plastic straps securing base contact Mobility Research Service Dept. for assistance. to pallet. After removing shipping... - Page 11 12.) Lower handle bars on 8) Cut and remove plastic actuator and tighten knobs wrap from base before lifting. compartment 13.) Using two people lift 9.) Remove hand switch from actuator up onto base such inside base compartment that the yoke and handle and set aside for installation bars are facing the same of actuator...
- Page 12 16.) Insert loose actuator 20.) Turn control box on by cord wires into compartment rotating button below actuator plate. clockwise. battery capacity display should display four solid black bars indicating a full charge. If the display does not show any solid black bars check battery connection.
- Page 13 3.) Slide Digital BiSym Display onto Digital BiSym bracket near the yoke of the LiteGait. If you have questions during the assembly process, contact the Mobility Research Service & Parts Department for 4.) Connect the load cell ca- assistance. bles marked LEFT and RIGHT...
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Page 15: Unit Diagram
LiteGait® Diagram 1. Yoke 2. Buckle Assembly 3. FlexAble 4. Handle Bar Assembly 5. Battery Compartment 6. Hand Switch 7. Total Locking Casters 8. Directional Locking Casters 9. Base/Frame 10. Control Unit 11. Actuator 12. Drop Down Yoke (OPTIONAL) 13. Digital BiSym Scale (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Your LiteGait®... -
Page 16: Using Your Litegait
Using Your LiteGait® Charging LiteGait LiteGait® is equipped with a 24 volt battery pack that needs to be charged on a weekly schedule. To recharge Control Unit battery follow the steps below. Control Unit is the part of the LiteGait® that controls Disconnect LiteGait®... -
Page 17: How To Adjust Yoke Height
Using Your LiteGait® How to Adjust Yoke Height FlexAble The LiteGait® powered actuator column is raised and FlexAble allows for the rigid yoke to become position lowered by a hand switch with two up and two down flexible, with up to 5 inches of travel. Thus, you can arrows. -
Page 18: Base And Casters
Using Your LiteGait® Locking and Unlocking Casters Adjusting Handle Bar Configuration To adjust the configuration, perform the following steps. Press the button on the quick release handle bar pin and pull outward. Adjust handle bar insert to desired length and orientation. -
Page 19: Bisym Scale Optional
Using Your LiteGait® BiSym Scale (Optional) BiSym is a unique option available with LiteGait® to measure unilateral or bilateral support. LiteGait®’s special design includes a two-armed yoke which holds the patient above each shoulder. From these two points, the harness system can be adjusted to provide as much or as little support required to each side of the body. - Page 20 Using Your LiteGait® Changing BiSym Settings To enter settings mode Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until display shows CHANGE SETTING? Press Set a second time to confirm change settings After selecting the CHANGE SETTING? mode the BiSym will cycle through three screens Weight Unit Setting Auto Shut-Off Setting User/Patient Weight Setting...
- Page 21 Using Your LiteGait® Setting the BiSym Zero Calibration The zero calibration should only be set while the harness is attached to the LiteGait. Please make sure to connect the harness to the overhead straps prior to setting the zero calibration. There should be no additional weight attached to the harness.
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Page 22: Harness Application
Using Your LiteGait® Harness Application 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. Harness Components The front of the harness wrap refers to the point at which the two ends of the harness meet. - Page 23 Using Your LiteGait® Harness Application - While Standing 1. Wrap harness around patient with lowest side straps even with GREATER TROCHANTER. 2. Connect buckles top to bottom. 3. Adjust side straps* to the patient from bottom to top, alternate sides and tighten evenly.
- Page 24 Using Your LiteGait® Harness Application – In Supine 1. Roll patient away from you. 2. Attach groin piece and place harness on patient with half of the harness rolled and under patient. (Figure 1) Figure 1 3. Hold harness in place with lowest strap at greater trochanter 4.
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Page 25: Training With Litegait
Training with LiteGait® Connect the Harness to your LiteGait® 1. Lock all four casters to make the device stationary and adjust the yoke to the correct position, giving the patient approximately 5 to 6 inches of head clearance. 2. Extend the overhead straps until they are long enough to reach the metal buckles on the harness. Attach the four buckles that hang from the overhead straps to the appropriate buckles on the harness. - Page 26 Using Your LiteGait® Stepping up onto Treadmill (Continued) 7. To exit the unit, reverse the process. Keep directional casters locked until the LiteGait® is at the end of the treadmill. It is helpful to ensure that the locking casters are nudged into an outward rolling position so they do not get caught on the treadmill as they roll.
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Page 27: Unit Care And Maintenance
Unit Care and Maintenance LiteGait® Maintenance Your LiteGait® has been specially designed to be durable and relatively maintenance free. The frame is constructed from high strength steel, and has been painted with a special powder coat to resist rust and scratches. Cleaning Frame: Frequency * FOLLOW STANDARD FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES. - Page 28 Grips / Covers / Caps Buckles Base Actuator *Replace As Needed Based on Condition Please Send Copy of Completed Form Every 6 Months to Mobility Research Technical Support Fax: 480-829-0737 Mail: Mobility Research — Technical Support P.O. Box 3141 Email: TechnicalSupport@LiteGait.com Tempe, AZ 85280 Website: http://litegait.com/techsupport.html...
- Page 29 Unit Care and Maintenance www.LiteGait.com 1-800-332-9255...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting - Power System Symptom: Actuator Does Not Raise or Lower 1. Possible Cause: Resolution: Low Battery Charge / Battery need to be Charge the battery following the appropriate charging instructions until full charge. Replaced. If charging does not resolve issue contact Technical Support for replacement battery information. - Page 31 Troubleshooting - Harness Symptom: Patient is complaining of groin or harness discomfort. 1. Possible Cause: Resolution: The harness wrap and/or the groin piece are The harness and groin piece should be securely tightened from the start.* The not tight enough. harness wrap should be tight enough to grab on to the fatty tissue around the abdomen.
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Page 32: Parts List
Parts List LiteGait® I Parts List – Harness and Accessories Standard Adult Harness Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps, covers and groin pieces HAIN A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide Standard Adult Harness Wrap HAIN-A1013 postural support to the patient 10.5”... - Page 33 Parts List LiteGait® I Parts List – Base Base ASSEMBLY COMPLETE LOW 30” inner frame B40G30L B40G30 STND 30” inner frame STND 34” inner frame B40G34 B40G34L LOW 34” inner frame B40G34 PLFM 34” inner frame STND 31” inner frame (LG I 500E/ES ONLY) B50G31 STND 34”...
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Page 34: Resource Directory
Service & Parts Department Clinical Support ClinicalSupport@LiteGait.com Education Department Education@LiteGait.com Sales@LiteGait.com Sales Department POSTAL ADDRESS: Mobility Research P.O. Box 3141 Tempe, AZ 85280 LiteGait® is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research, Inc. PO Box 3141, Tempe AZ, USA 85280. (2015 US) www.LiteGait.com 1-800-332-9255... -
Page 35: Limited Warranty Certificate
IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. NO MOBILITY RESEARCH RESELLER, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION, EXTENSION OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY. MOBILITY RESEARCH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY.
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