Mobility Research LiteGait I 360E, Operators & Service Manual

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...

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Page 3: ...umber 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 a...

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Page 5: ...s until transfer from one location to another is initiated Operate on smooth and level surfaces ONLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING LiteGait WARNING Maximum Unit Height Maximum Patient Weight Lite...

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Page 7: ...fers 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...

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Page 9: ...Control Unit 16 II Charging LiteGait 16 III How to Adjust Yoke Height 17 IV FlexAble 17 V Adjusting Handle Bars 17 VI Base and Casters 18 VIII BiSym Scale Optional 19 VII Harness Application 22 Train...

Page 10: ...ent at 800 332 9255 EXT 7104 3 Open the cardboard box containing the following Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger Harness Harness Accessories Digital BiSym Optional 2 Loosen handle bar knobs and rai...

Page 11: ...2 Lower handle bars on actuator and tighten knobs before lifting 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...

Page 12: ...ging cord connected to the control box within the LiteGait base To charge connect charging cord to outlet 20 Turn control box on by rotating the red button clockwise The battery capacity display shoul...

Page 13: ...BiSym Scale Digital BiSym Display A BiSym Charger B 3 Slide Digital BiSym Display onto Digital BiSym bracket near the yoke of the LiteGait 1 Remove Digital BiSym box from harness and accessories box 4...

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Page 15: ...the piece ACTUATOR The mechanism that raises and lowers the yoke The actuator consists of a concentric expanding and retracting square tower that houses the DC motors gearing and the screw mechanism I...

Page 16: ...e is turned OFF or is connected to an outlet the display indicates the STOP and Plug Icons 100 Charge 25 Charge 0 Charge Charging LiteGait LiteGait is equipped with a 24 volt battery pack that needs t...

Page 17: ...oke 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 L...

Page 18: ...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 Directiona...

Page 19: ...ital recording on to a PC These signals vary as the weight bearing load changes from the right to left side during the gait cycle This can be used as biofeedback for the patient The more weight bearin...

Page 20: ...Auto Shut Off The Auto Shut Off should be set between 3 and 60 minutes WARNING SETTING THE AUTO SHUT OFF TO 0 WILL DISABLE THE AUTO SHUT OFF THIS WILL DISABLE AUTO OFF FUNCTION ON THE BISYM SCALE RESU...

Page 21: ...ditional weight attached to the harness Zero Calibration should be performed WITHOUT a patient in the device Press the CAL button and hold for three seconds or until the monitor displays ZERO CALIB Co...

Page 22: ...atient 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 t...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...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 Applicat...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...ural 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 lit...

Page 27: ...fection control procedures Use of bleach is discouraged and may effect the permeability of the harness material iHarness iGroin Pieces Overhead Straps Frequency Facility infection control guidelines C...

Page 28: ...s Loose 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...

Page 29: ...29 www LiteGait com 1 800 332 9255 Unit Care and Maintenance...

Page 30: ...n in service for 30 months or more Contact Technical Support for replacement battery information 6 Possible Cause Resolution Other Power System Issue Contact Technical Support for further troubleshoot...

Page 31: ...The patient cannot stand to properly position and tighten the harness and groin piece 1 Possible Cause Resolution Patient is too weak or unsafe to stand Apply the harness in supine position Avoid har...

Page 32: ...all adult Adult Harness HSCS 2 Junior Harness Harness Wrap w Overhead straps covers and groin pieces HJ 1 Junior Harness Wrap A rigid washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide postural su...

Page 33: ...Yoke FlexAble Yoke Assembly Complete Straight The complete top Y shaped portion of the unit with buckles attached Unit Includes FlexAble Straight Bracket and load cells for BiSym Scale Y50E 1 FlexAbl...

Page 34: ...eGait org EMAIL DIRECTORY Service Parts Department Service LiteGait com Clinical Support ClinicalSupport LiteGait com Education Department Education LiteGait com Sales Department Sales LiteGait com PO...

Page 35: ...HORIZED 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 WARRANT...