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Using Your
Lite
Gait®
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.
Press the button on the quick release handle bar pin and
insert handle bar pin. The pin can be inserted vertically
and horizontally.
WARNING: LiteGait® Handlebars are designed to be used as a
balance aid while using the LiteGait. Excess loading of the
handlebars may damage handlebars. Avoid Having patients
lift their weigh using the handlebars.
VII. Adjusting Handlebars
Raising and Lowering the Handle Bar
Loosen each knob in equal portions. The knobs should
only need to be turned once to free the handlebars.
Once the knobs are loosened slide the handlebars to the
desired height. Hand tighten both knobs equally. The
knobs should only need to be tightened one rotation.
VIII. Base and Casters
LiteGait® is equipped with four casters. There are two
total locking casters and two directional lock casters.
Each leg has one type of casters, the total locking are
mounted on the left leg the directional locking are
mounted on the right leg.
Directional Lock
Total Lock
Total Locking 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. To lock the directional
locking casters, press the tab and align the caster with
the frame. Once aligned this locks the swivel of the
casters and is beneficial for walking in a straight path
or placing LiteGait® over a treadmill. Once the unit is
positioned over a treadmill, all four caster brakes need
to be locked
NOTE: While locking the caster prevents rolling of the unit, it
DOES NOT prevent the unit from sliding on a sloped, slippery
floor. The unit should only be used on a flat floor away from
stairs or ramps. NEVER leave a patient unattended in the
unit.
BRAKE
STEER
Directional Locking Casters with Treadmill
Position LiteGait® near the treadmill (or where you
wish the patient to begin walking).
Roll LiteGait® towards the front of the treadmill, until
the casters line up parallel to the treadmill (or parallel
to the path the patient will follow—a hallway for
example).
Press the directional locks to lock swivel of casters
LiteGait® can now be easily rolled back and forth over
the treadmill or on a straight path in the therapy room
or hallway.
