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  • Page 1 Operator & Service Manual LiteGait® V...
  • Page 3 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 CONGRATULATIONS on your recent purchase of LiteGait®, the most innovative gait and balance therapy 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 about the possible uses of LiteGait®...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    II. Charging LiteGait® ..................12 III How to Adjust Yoke Height ................13 IV. Buckle Assembly Adjustment ..............13 V. Base and Casters ..................13 VI. Harness Application ................... 15 VII. Connecting Harness to LiteGait® ............... 17 Training with LiteGait® ..................18 Unit Care and Maintenance ................

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Assembly

    NOTE: Two people are required for safe assembly. 6.) Remove cardboard harness and accessories box. 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 Service &...
  • Page 9 15.) Remove screws securing 21.) Insert the actuator cord into actuator to pallet. the port 1 on the control box 16.) Lift post assembly from pal- 21.) Place control box back into let to base using two people. base. www.LiteGait.com 1-800-332-9255...
  • Page 10 23.) Twist the red button clock- wise to turn on the LiteGait®. 24) The 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 11: Unit Diagram

    7. Directional Locking Casters 8. Control Box 9. Post Assembly 10. Actuator NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than image above ACTUATOR: The mechanism that raises and lowers the About Your LiteGait® yoke. The actuator consists of a concentric expanding and retracting square tower that houses the DC motors, gearing LiteGait®...

  • Page 12: Using Your Litegait

    The battery and charging cord are located in the com- Control Unit is the part of the LiteGait® that con- partment on the left of the actuator trols the adjustment of the actuator. The control STOP and Plug Icons box consists of the following features.

  • Page 13: How To Adjust Yoke Height

    Raising the Yoke Verify that LiteGait® has clearance above the yoke. 2.) Adjust position of Depress the button with the up arrow on the buckle assembly hand switch. Release the button when the yoke is sliding assembly within at the desired height.
  • Page 14 Once Aligned this locks the swivel of the casters and is beneficial for walk- ing in a straight path or placing LiteGait® over a treadmill. Once the unit is positioned over a tread- mill, all four caster brakes need to be locked Directional Locking Casters with Treadmill Position LiteGait®...

  • Page 15: Harness Application

    Using Your LiteGait® Harness Application Step 1 The first time you put the harness on your dog, it's easier to separate the front half from the Hip Lift portion. The more you use it, the easier it is to put on.
  • Page 16 Using Your LiteGait® Harness Application (continued) Step 10 The pelvic pad should fit right between your dog's rear legs. You may have to make a few adjustments to position it by fastening and unfastening the two trailing straps in order get it perfectly positioned. The pelvic pad is optional and can be removed if your male dog is still intact as it may cause fitting issues.

  • Page 17: Connecting Harness To Litegait

    Connecting Harness to LiteGait® Step 1 Position the patient under the LiteGait V unit. This can be done by moving the unit over the patient or moving the patient under the unit. The patient can be oriented with facing either into or away from the body of the device.

  • Page 18: Training With Litegait

    Training with LiteGait® Over Treadmill 1. The yoke height should be adjusted so that the top is approximately 5 inches above the patient’s head when standing on the treadmill, so that the hardware hanging from the yoke is just out of the reach of patient’s head.
  • Page 19 Training with LiteGait® Over Ground 1. Adjust the yoke height so that it is approximately 5 inches above the patient’s head when standing on four limbs. Or, lower the yoke so that it is approximately 5 inches above the patient’s head when lying on the floor.

  • Page 20: 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 con- structed from high strength steel, and has been painted with a special powder coat to resist rust and scratches.
  • Page 21 To maintain the highest quality of function and safety, it is extremely important that you conduct regular main- tenance checks of your LiteGait® unit and all of its parts. Please refer to the following checklist for an inspec- tion guideline. If you should have any questions concerning the functional status of any of the LiteGait® parts, please contact the Service &...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    The Directional Locking Casters are labeled with a green STEER sticker and misaligned engage when the caster is aligned with the leg of the base. If the LiteGait® does not move forward and backward when the directional locking casters are locked they are not aligned properly. Contact Service & Parts Department for further repair instruction.

  • Page 23: Parts List

    Parts List LiteGait I - V Parts List – Harness and Accessories Small Harness for LiteGait I - V Small Harness for LiteGait I - V HVS-B Medium Harness for LiteGait I - V Medium Harness for LiteGait I - V...

  • Page 24: Email Directory

    Resource Directory PHONE: 1.800.332.WALK (9255) Toll free in U.S. and Canada FAX: 480.829.0737 WEBSITE: www.LiteGait.com www.LiteGait.org EMAIL DIRECTORY: TechnicalSupport@LiteGait.com Service & Parts Department ClinicalSupport@LiteGait.com Clinical Support Education@LiteGait.com Education Department Sales@LiteGait.com Sales Department POSTAL ADDRESS: Mobility Research P.O. Box 3141 Tempe, AZ 85280 (2013) Mobility Research Inc.

  • Page 25: Limited Warranty Certificate

    This information will allow us to notify you for product updates, recall information, clinical support, Service & Parts Department, maintenance information and to receive our E-Newsletter. You may visit our website at http:// www.litegait.com/warranty.html and submit this form or fill in the information below and mail or fax back. (Keep a copy for your records)

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