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- Page 1 Operator & Service Manual LiteGait® 4Home 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 provided when seeking service for your LiteGait® device. The serial number provides us access to technical information regarding your device. www.LiteGait.com 1-800-332-9255...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ***WARNING*** READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING LiteGait® Maximum Patient Weight LiteGait® 4 Home 110 lbs LiteGait® 4 Home 220 lbs LiteGait® 4 Home 330 lbs LiteGait® 4 Home 440 lbs Maximum Height of the unit is User Specific and is customized to meet the needs of each individual user.
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- Page 7 LiteGait® 4 Home 110 LiteGait® 4 Home 220 LiteGait® 4 Home 330 LiteGait® 4 Home 440 NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above www.LiteGait.com 1-800-332-9255...
- Page 9 LiteGait® unit. If you should find a problem with a LiteGait® part, please contact the 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 Mobility Research...
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Unpacking and Assembly ................... 12 Unit Diagram ...................... 14 About Your Unit ....................14 USING Your LiteGait® ..................15 I. Raising and Lowering ................... 15 II. Charging....................... 15 III. Adjusting Handle Bars ................. 16 IV. Base and Casters ..................17 V. -
Page 12: Unpacking And Assembly
NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than the follow- ing images, but assembly Steps are the same. NOTE: If you have any questions during installation, please contact Mobility Research Technical Support for assistance. 7.) Open cardboard harness and 1.) Inspect shipment and note any accessories box. - Page 13 11.) Position base over pallet with 17.) Orient the actuator on the base actuator near base as pictured. (the yoke arms and handlebars point in the same direction as the base legs). Line up the holes for bolts to be inserted. 12.) Prepare base for installation of 18.) Insert bolts, hand tighten bolts actuator.
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Page 14: Unit Diagram
LiteGait® Diagram 1. Yoke Assembly 2. Buckle Assembly 3. Actuator 4. Control Box / Battery Box 5. Handle Bar Assembly 6. Total Locking Casters 7. Directional Locking Casters 8. Post Assembly NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than image above About Your LiteGait®... -
Page 15: Using Your Litegait
Using Your LiteGait® IV. Charging the Yoke The LiteGait® 100MX and 200MX are equipped with a 24 volt battery pack that needs to be charged on a I. Raising and Lowering Yoke weekly schedule. To recharge your battery follow the The LiteGait®... -
Page 16: Adjusting Handle Bars
Using Your LiteGait® Charger V. Adjusting Handle Bars The LiteGait® battery is charged using a low current, hos- Raising and Lowering the Handle Bar pital guideline approved charger. The charger has an in- Loosen each knob in equal portions. The knobs should dicator LED light that turns green when the charger is only need to be turned once to free the handle bars. -
Page 17: Base And Casters
Using Your LiteGait® VI. Base and Casters Directional Locking Casters Directional lock casters are indicated by a green STEER LiteGait® is equipped with four casters. There are two sticker in the locking lever. To lock the directional total locking casters and two directional lock casters. locking casters, press the tab and align the caster with Each leg has one type of casters, the total locking are the frame. -
Page 18: Bisym Scale Optional
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. - Page 19 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 20 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 21: 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 22 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 24: 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 25 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 26 Unit Care and Maintenance www.LiteGait.com 1-800-332-9255...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting - Power System Symptom: Actuator Does Not Raise or Lower 1. Possible Cause: Resolution: Low Battery Charge / Battery need to be Re- Charge the battery following the appropriate charging instructions until full charge. placed. If charging does not resolve issue contact Technical Support for replacement bat- tery information. - Page 28 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 har- not tight enough. ness wrap should be tight enough to grab on to the fatty tissue around the abdo- men.
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Page 29: Parts List
Parts List Parts List – Harness and Accessories Diaper Harness Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps and covers (LG75W/LG10W/LG100MX) A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide pos- Diaper Harness Wrap PHD-A tural support to the patient Pediatric Harness Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps, covers and groin pieces (LG75W/LG10W/LG100MX) A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide pos- Pediatric Harness Wrap... -
Page 30: Resource Directory
Service & Parts Service@LiteGait.com Clinical Support ClinicalSupport@LiteGait.com Education Department Education@LiteGait.com Sales Department Sales@LiteGait.com 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. (2015US) www.LiteGait.com 1-800-332-9255... -
Page 31: Limited Warranty Certificate
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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