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1-800-332-9255 

Lite

Gait® 400/500 Assembly

 

Tools Required: 

Scissors 
1/2 inch socket or open-end wrench 
5/16 inch Allen wrench (provided) 

Lite

Gait® I Assembly Instructions:   

Read below & follow pictures.

 

NOTE: Two people are required for safe assembly. 

NOTE:  Your  LiteGait®  may  look  different  than  the  following 
images.

 

1.) 

After 

removing 

the 

shipping  carton,  examine  
the  LiteGait®  and  report  any 
damage  to  immediately  to 
Mobility  Research  Service  & 
Parts Department at 800-332
-9255 EXT 7104. 

3.)  Open  the  cardboard  box 
containing the following: 

 

 

 

Rechargeable Battery 

 

Battery Charger 

 

Harness 

Harness 

Accessories 

 

BiSym Tablet (Optional) 

2.)  Loosen  handle  bar  knobs 
and  raise  handle  bars  to 
allow  access  to  the  enclosed 
cardboard box. 

NOTE:  If  you  have  any  questions  during  installation,  please 
contact Mobility Research Service Dept. for assistance.

 

CAUTION:  DO  NOT  USE 
UTILITY KNIFE TO OPEN BOX 

4.)  Inspect  contents  of 
harness  and  accessories  box 
for damage. 

5.)  Carefully  cut  all  black 
plastic  straps  securing  base 
to pallet. 

6.) 

Using 

both 

people, 

remove base from pallet. 

7.)  Position  base  over  pallet 
with  actuator  near  base  as 
pictured. 

Summary of Contents for 300 Deluxe

Page 1: ...dard 400 Deluxe 400 Deluxe Tall 400 Series 500 Standard 500 Deluxe 500 Deluxe Tall 500 Series 300 Standard 300P Standard 300 Deluxe 300P Deluxe 300P Series 300 Series Operator Service Manual 300 400 500 Series ...

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Page 3: ... 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 informa tion regarding your device ...

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Page 5: ... 7 11 500 lbs LiteGait 500 Deluxe 7 11 500 lbs LiteGait 500 Deluxe Tall 8 5 500 lbs Use only under the direct supervision of a healthcare professional Brakes should remain locked except when moving over ground Operate only on a smooth level floor All four harness straps should be used at all times Examine device regularly for damage Do NOT operate this device if it appears damaged or inoperable If...

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Page 7: ...r website also offers valuable information Like all quality therapy equipment LiteGait requires regular inspections Enclosed is a check list for your convenience Please complete the checklist every 6 months to ensure the efficient safe and effective operation of the LiteGait unit If you should find a problem with a LiteGait part please contact the Service Parts Department immediately Here are some...

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Page 9: ...eGait 17 I Control Unit 17 II Charging LiteGait 17 III Charging LiteGait I 300 Standard Deluxe 17 IV How to Adjust Yoke Height 18 V FlexAble 18 VI FreeDome 18 V Adjusting Handlebars 19 VI Base and Casters 19 VII Harness Application 20 Unit Care and Maintenance 25 Troubleshooting 28 Parts List 30 Appendix A FreeDome 33 Appendix B BiSym 36 Resource Directory 43 ...

Page 10: ...rtment at 800 332 9255 EXT 7104 3 Open the cardboard box containing the following Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger Harness Harness Accessories BiSym Tablet Optional 2 Loosen handle bar knobs and raise handle bars to allow access to the enclosed cardboard box NOTE If you have any questions during installation please contact Mobility Research Service Dept for assistance CAUTION DO NOT USE UTILIT...

Page 11: ... the base of base plate 11 Before attaching the post to the base the LiteGait yoke and legs should be oriented in the same direction as shown in the picture to the right Yoke Legs 9 Remove hand switch and control box from inside base compartment and set aside for installation of actuator 10 Prepare base for installation of actuator Remove four steel bolts from base using Allen wrench in small box ...

Page 12: ...ing the actuator Tighten the bolts until snug using the Allen wrench CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the bolts 15 Tighten the bolts until snug using the Allen wrench 23 Verify the connection of the power system to the actuator by pressing the up and down buttons on the hand switch 24 Carefully remove all shrink wrap from LiteGait Contact Mobility Research at 1 800 332 9255 Option 1 For assistance 15 R...

Page 13: ...epartment at 800 332 9255 EXT 7104 3 Open the cardboard box containing the following Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger Harness Harness Accessories BiSym Tablet Optional 2 Loosen handle bar knobs and raise handle bars to allow access to the enclosed cardboard box NOTE If you have any questions during installation please contact Mobility Research Service Dept for assistance CAUTION DO NOT USE UTI...

Page 14: ...te before attaching actuator to base Cord should rest in slot of back of actuator plate 8 Cut and remove plastic wrap from base compartment 13 Using two people lift actuator up onto base such that the yoke and handle bars are facing the same direction as the legs of the base 11 Before attaching the post to the base the LiteGait yoke and legs should be oriented in the same direction as shown in the...

Page 15: ... rechargeable battery To charge remove battery from base and connect charger to battery 23 Verify the connection of the power system to the actuator by pressing the up and down buttons on the hand switch 24 Carefully remove all shrink wrap from LiteGait Contact Mobility Research at 1 800 332 9255 Option 1 For assistance 15 Insert bolts and hand tighten Make sure while one person is inserting bolts...

Page 16: ...he screw mechanism It also provides the structural base to which the adjustable handlebars are attached CONTROL UNIT Power system interface for the battery handheld switch and actuator control HANDLEBARS Unit has two adjustable handlebars The handlebars are attached to the unit using two knobs NOTE Over tightening the knobs may cause damage BASE Two horizontal bars connected by two U shaped tubes ...

Page 17: ...w a STOP and a Plug icon this indicates that the device needs to be charged as soon as possible When the device is turned OFF or is connected to an outlet the display indicates the STOP and Plug Icons 100 Charge 25 Charge 0 Charge II Charging LiteGait LiteGait is equipped with a 24 volt battery pack that needs to be charged on a weekly schedule NOTE LiteGait Battery Should be charged overnight AT ...

Page 18: ...ng the Yoke Verify that LiteGait has clearance below the yoke Depress the button with the down arrow on the hand switch Release the button when the yoke lowers to the desired height Lowered Raised Emergency Lowering of Yoke If the down buttons fail to lower during normal use due to a low battery There is an auxiliary down button that can be pressed to lower the device Using a pen tip or small scre...

Page 19: ...g Casters Total locking casters are indicated by a red sticker on the locking lever To lock the total locking casters press the tab until the brake snaps into place The caster will lock the swivel of the caster and rotation of the wheel Locking all four casters will make the device stationary Directional Locking Casters Directional Lock casters are indicated by a green sticker in the locking lever...

Page 20: ... patient 2 Adjust the groin strap buckles so there is symmetry in the straps equal strap length available on both ends of the padded groin piece and equal from side to side 3 Attach the groin piece to the back of the harness NOTE The side of the groin piece with the H outline stitching most padded will go against the patient s body Front Overhead Straps Groin Pieces Girth Adjustment Estimating the...

Page 21: ... weight evenly throughout harness wrap Attaching Groin Pieces 1 Route the groin piece between legs to front 2 Connect both buckles one on each side 3 Tighten the groin strap snugly so there is NO slack To tighten grab the groin strap or strap cover and i Pull out toward adductor surface of leg ii Pull up toward groin piece buckle iii Use other hand to pull down on excess strap on free end then rep...

Page 22: ...to maintain symmetry 5 Straps must be tightened completely using a two handed technique and getting rid of all slack to properly anchor the harness in place and properly transfer the support to the thighs 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 3 Hold harness in place wit...

Page 23: ...on the floor or over the treadmill 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 Adj...

Page 24: ...eutic exercise postural support for ADL etc Please refer to your booklet Protocols for Partial Weight Bearing Gait and Balance Therapy for more information or email our clinical support department at clinicalsupport litegait com 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...

Page 25: ...N CONTROL GUIDELINES Cleaning Agent FOLLOW FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES Water Temperature WASH IN UP TO 176 F 80 C Drying Method Harnesses should be dried with LOW or NO HEAT TUMBLE DRY Special Cleaning WIPED WITH DISINFECTION WASH PER FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES Water temperatures between 104 F and 176 F may cause wrinkling of the iHarness material Harness Storage The harness h...

Page 26: ...Rusted Bolts Discoloration Degradation Battery 24 30 Months Charger Hand Switch Harness Wrap 18 24 Months Groin Pieces 18 24 Months Overhead Straps Casters Knobs Pins Grips Covers Caps Buckles Base Actuator Replace As Needed Based on Condition Facility Name City State First Last Title Phone Fax Email Model Serial Number Please Send Copy of Completed Form Every 6 Months to Mobility Research Service...

Page 27: ...rs Casters should lock in place when the BRAKE tab is pressed The caster should not swivel and the wheel should not rotate When unlocked the casters should swivel and rotate freely Handle Bar Knobs Pins Knobs should screw in and out with ease When tightened snug the handlebars should be secured into position Power System Inspect the red on off switch for functionality With the button up the device...

Page 28: ...artment for replacement battery information Other Power System Issue Contact Service Parts Department for further troubleshooting instruction Symptom Battery does not hold charge Possible Cause Resolution Low Battery Charge Charge the battery following the appropriate charging instructions until full charge Battery Needs to Be Replaced Contact Service Parts Department for replacement battery infor...

Page 29: ...pplying the harness and groin piece loosely will cause them to slide upward Symptom Frontal overhead straps are causing discomfort in the chest area of female patients Possible Cause Resolution The distance between the overhead straps places load on breasts Use an extender to increase the front panel size and distance between the overhead straps possibly avoiding the chest tissue Conversely the ha...

Page 30: ...Piece for HS HSIN GP9 10 5 Groin Piece for HS HSIN GP9 HSIN A910 XL iHarness with GP s 500 lb Units ONLY Harness Wrap with Short and Long Pairs of Groin Pieces HXIN ASL Junior iHarness Wrap with GP s Harness Wrap with 6 8 Groin Pieces 6 Groin Piece for HJ HJIN GP6 8 Groin Piece for HJ HJIN GP8 HJIN A68 Diaper Harness Diaper Harness with Metal Buckles HDJ A Overhead Strap with Covers Seatbelt like ...

Page 31: ... station PSSLD W A 1 Hand Switch The switch connects to the control box The buttons allow for the adjustment of the height of the device PS50E E 1 Control cover Rectangular metal plate to cover the cables to the control box PS50E H 1 LiteGait I Parts List Power System 300 Series Battery 24V battery pack PS35E B 1 Control Box The electric junction box PS35E C 1 Charger Cord Power cord that plugs in...

Page 32: ...on Quick Release Pin used to reposition the adjustable handles HB50E F 2 LiteGait I Parts List Yoke Buckle Assembly Buckle Assembly for LiteGait Yoke Y40E A 1 Socks Wheel with hardware that locks via a tab labeled with a red BRAKE sticker Y40E B 2 Cartridge Sits between the Yoke and the post attachment and is cylinder shaped Blank or FlexAble Contact Mobility Research 1 LiteGait I Parts List Base ...

Page 33: ...ions H x W For LiteGait Models FD 2 0 5 3 8 x 17 1 8 360 360 400 500 W H 1 Introduction to FreeDome FreeDome is an accessory for the LiteGait that enables users to experience the freedom of 360 degrees rotation while fully supported by LiteGait NOTE Your FreeDome may differ from image above 2 FreeDome Components 1 Yoke Support Plates 2 Pivot Support 4 Harness Buckle Assembly 3 Rotational Locking K...

Page 34: ...ms securely under the back of the C of the yoke 3 5 9 1 7 5 Positioning the FreeDome Ensure that the 7 Yoke Alignment Lips are seated firmly against the bottom yoke as shown in the figure to the right Make sure that the 1 Yoke Support Plates Both Left and Right are seated firmly against the top of the Yoke as shown in the figure to the right 1 1 7 LiteGait 6 Securing FreeDome Rotate the 8 Top Latc...

Page 35: ...se until tightened to secure the 5 Pivot Bar in position FreeDome can be unlocked to turn 8 FreeDome Removal The FreeDome can be easily removed by reversing the installation directions As with attaching the FreeDome validate that the pivot bar is oriented parallel with the arms of the LiteGait Yoke Rotate the 8 Top Latch until perpendicular with the yoke arms and pull downward on the 7 Yoke Alignm...

Page 36: ...To set the max duration of data collection session press the icon Time countdown upon initiation of the monitor session A lower value conserves tablet battery and charge Display the values of support provided by the LiteGait in the selected weight units or a percentage of the patients body weight Toggle weight or percentage by pressing the blue circle icon on the display Weight Percent Patient wei...

Page 37: ...ion time shown in seconds Press Stop to end session Set Goal is listed in bottom right corner Green bar indicates set goal is being met Fuchsia bar indicates set goal is not being met Bar increase and decreases with the change of the support from patient SET USER WEIGHT Set user s weight Slide scale up or down to adjust scale Weight defaults at 150 lbs If a weight goal is set adjusting the patient...

Page 38: ...ment Left and Right readings are disabled As support increases the size of arrows increases Symmetric bar displays t h e d i f f e r e n c e between the left and right sides Toggle goal sounds On Off Limit Support Positive results being met will produce positive chimes noises Limit Weight Bearing Negative results being met will produce negative storm noises Appendix B BiSym ...

Page 39: ...t Wi Fi or Wi Fi direct Saving the session will save a copy of the report and data file on the tablet under the BiSym folder Enter file name File name defaults to session date time Files can be emailed by setting up an email account on the tablet and connecting to local Wi Fi network Press to save report and data file Total body weight min max and average SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Appendix ...

Page 40: ...SB charger NOTE BiSym display will require routine charging Monitor the display battery using the battery indicator in the top right hand corner of the display Connect charging cable as needed 4 Reconnect charging m i c r o U S B instrumentation cable to display Slide Holder Insert tablet 1 I f a p p l i c a b l e s e e instructions to install tablet holder to LiteGait 2 Insert edge of tablet into...

Page 41: ...ct Bluetooth 4 Select BiSym Device 5 After selecting to Pair t h e d e v i c e s h o u l d display under Paired Devices 6 Return to desktop and select BiSym 7 Touch the menu at the t o p r i g h t s e l e c t configuration 9 Touch select device 8 Enter password mobility to open the configuration screen 10 Select the Bisym device 11 Select Apply ...

Page 42: ...ce Parts department at 1 800 332 9255 EXT 7104 FOR MOBILITY RESEARCH USE ONLY Press apply to save and exit Configuration is password protected The password to access the configuration screen is mobility Press OK to access configuration Side View box should be selected for use with the Integrated FreeDomeYoke Turn On Off Sound effects Enter calibration screen to Change units from lbs to kg Calibrat...

Page 43: ...arts Department 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 2017 US LiteGait is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research Inc PO Box 3141 Tempe AZ USA 85280 ...

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