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1. E ER Directional 2 s _ _ E UNIT ASSEMBLY Tools Required Adjustable wrench or gt and 9 16 wrenches 4 Allen wrench Utility knife or scissors Flathead screwdriver LiteGait Assembly Instructions TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR SAFE ASSEMBLY Read below amp follow pictures on the following pages 500027 2227 Un ND 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 Carefully remove all shrink wrap from the unit 24 28 Inspect shipment and note any visual damage to box and or crate Remove screw located at the bottom of crate Lift off exterior box in order to expose equipment Loosen handle bar knobs and raise handle bars Remove cardboard box CAUTION DO NOT USE UTILITY KNIFE TO OPEN BOX Inspect contents of card board box for damage Carefully cut all black plastic straps Free and remove base with two people Set base over pallet as pictured with actuator next to base Cut packaging from base Locate and remove hand switch from inside base set aside next to control box Remove covers for battery compartment and control box cover set aside Locate 4 black steel bolts and Allen wrench in small box If black bolts are in base remove with Allen wrench provided Locate bolts holdi2. 17 Attach the groin piece to the front harness buckles The stitched side of the groin piece should be facing up against the body Figure 3 18 Hold the padded part of one end of the groin piece with one hand 19 Pull it against the patient s leg Keep holding it while the other hand pulls the free end of the groin strap Figure 4 20 Tighten the groin strap snugly so there is NO slack 21 Repeat on the other side 22 Pull the patient s clothing down 23 Sit the patient up or stand the patient if safe Contrary to what may seem reasonable a loose groin piece DOES NOT impart 20 Harness Application While Standing 1 Wrap the harness around the patient s torso Figure 1 2 Place the lowest strap over the greater trochanter 3 Attach the front buckles 4 Tighten the lowest straps first see Tightening side straps above 5 Attach the groin piece see Groin piece attachment above How to connect the harness 1 Lock the caster brakes 2 Extend the overhead straps until they are long enough to reach the upper connection on the harness Attach the four buckles that hang from the overhead straps to the appropriate buckles on the harness see figure 5 Pull on the straps until taut 3 Bring the patient wearing the harness into a standing position directly under the yoke buckles Have the patient hold the handlebars Adjust the handlebar height to suit the patient 4 Your unit can now be used for over ground
3. 16 17 18 Standing beside the patient slowly roll the unit forward towards the front of the treadmill This position will allow you to both roll the unit and assist the patient with stepping forward onto the treadmill walking surface When the patient steps up on the treadmill quickly re tighten all four straps to increase the support provided by the unit Continue to roll the unit over the treadmill as far forward as possible while the patient walks Once the unit is at the front of the treadmill lock the caster brakes Double check to see that the unit is locked into place and that the patient is in the center of the treadmill walking surface Adjust the handlebar to the appropriate height To exit the unit reverse the process 24 Putting the patient into the unit for over ground training 1 10 Adjust the yoke height so that it is approximately 6 inches above the patient s head when standing The patient should either be seated in a wheelchair on a chair or standing on the ground with the aid of an assistive device Position the unit over the patient Lock caster brakes Loosen the straps and connect the appropriate strap to the harness being sure to connect the front straps with the front buckles and the back straps with the back straps Stand the patient up The patient may hold onto the adjustable handlebar Tighten all four straps until the patient is standing in the proper upright posture Ma
4. 5 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 8 UNIT ASSEMBLY 9 USING LITEGAIT 12 OPTIONAL BiSym SCALE 14 HARNESS APPLICATION TIPS 17 UNIT 26 PARTS US 27 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING 33 RESOURCE DIRECTORY 35 WARRANTY 36 ABOUT YOUR UNIT LiteGait is comprised of several parts We separate them into 6 subgroups or subassemblies for classi fication according to function The groups are 1 Yoke 2 Harness with straps and groin pieces 3 Base 4 Post 5 Power System and 6 Handlebars In addition to these components your unit may come with optional equipment The following descriptions provide you with an overview of the sub 1 Yoke The yoke 1s a bent Y shaped piece that has four fe male buckles at the ends It 1s attached at the top of the actua tor with a flat plate secured by four bolts 2 Harness Straps and Groin Pieces The harness is an adjustable wrap with three buckles in the center front and six adjustment straps three on each side There are four metal con nectors at the top of the harness that connect into the black female buckles of the overhead Straps Each unit 15 equipped with a set of four 44 long adjustable straps with male connectors at the top and padded female buckles at the oppo site end Overhead straps connect to the yoke buckle
5. BiSym Cable The cable that connects the 1 Sym to the main battery power supply 9 volt Battery pack to supply Pack alternative source of power MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST To maintain the highest quality of function and safety it is extremely important that you conduct regular maintenance checks of your Lite Gait unit and all of its parts Please refer to the following checklist for an inspection guideline If you should have any questions concerning the functional status of any of the Lite Gait parts please contact the Technical Support department immediately at 800 332 9255 It is recommended that you inspect the Lite Gait unit and all of it parts every 6 months LITE GAIT MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Bolts Check all bolts for tightness Retighten all visible bolts taking care not to over tighten Examine all bolts for visible wear and rust Knobs Examine the knobs for cracking around the bolt collar Screw the knobs in and out to determine if they are functioning smoothly Carefully test to be certain that the knobs are tightening snugly and securely with no slippage Casters Examine both the front and rear casters for visible wear and tear Evaluate the function of the casters Do the casters roll smoothly Do the casters turn properly Do the casters lock the unit into place Grips Examine the hand grips for visible wear Buckles Gently pull back the covering on the end of the Yoke arms to expose the b
6. all four caster brakes need to be pressed 12 NOTE When walking patients over ground first establish the direction of movement then lock the directional castors to ensure the best performance To move in the opposite direction release the caster brakes and re establish the direction of movement That is allow the casters to follow the movement rather than lead it How to adjust the height of the yoke The LiteGait powered yoke is raised and lowered by a hand held switch with up down arrows Raising the yoke Verify that LiteGait has clearance above the yoke Depress the button with the UP arrow on the hand held remote switch Release the button when the yoke is at the desired height Lowering the yoke Verify that LiteGait has clearance below the yoke Depress the button with the DOWN arrow on the hand held remote switch Release the button when the yoke lowers to the desired height Maintain at least 4 clearance above the patient s head 13 Optional BiSym Scale ON OFF ON Switch BiSym Scale uses a three way toggle switch for turning on power Itis recommended the BiSym remain in the center OFF position when not in use Switching the toggle up to the ON position will operate the BiSym Scale continuously until switched back to the center OFF position The BiSym Scale may also be switch down to the ON position which mo mentarily operates while the toggle s
7. as tight as possible To ensure a snug fit pull the strap closest to the body towards its black plastic buckle with one hand while pulling the free end with your other hand until you cannot pull anymore Figure 2 15 Tighten the other two side straps by pulling on each one Make sure to tighten both sides symmetrically equally so that an equal strap length remains on each side These should be as tight as the patient can tolerate without discomfort The top strap should not interfere with breathing Bulges of fatty tissue should be apparent visible on most patients as the harness is tightened These bulges are very important and will allow the harness to securely grab onto the soft tissue of the abdomen keeping the harness securely in place throughout the training 16 Tighten the other two side straps by pulling on each one Make sure to tighten both sides symmetrically equally so that an equal strap length remains on each side These should be as tight as the patient can tolerate without discomfort The top strap should not interfere with breathing Bulges of fatty tissue should be apparent visible on most patients as the harness is tightened These bulges are very important and will allow the harness to securely grab onto the soft tissue of the abdomen keeping the harness securely in place throughout the training Groin piece attachment ENSURE AT ALL TIMES THAT THE HARNESS IS CENTERED ON THE GREATER TROCHANTER HIP JOINT CREASE
8. problem still persists go to 2 The caster s appears loose or Carefully and securely lay Lite Gait on broken its back with the yoke and the base arms pointing upward Check to see if the caster appears to be firmly affixed to the Lite Gait frame If the caster appears to be loose proceed to 3 If the caster appears to be broken consult the Technical Support Department for further assistance With the unit securely lying on its Attempt to hand tighten the bolt that back the caster s appear loose secures the caster to the frame If the caster cannot be hand tightened consult Technical Support for assistance 4 The caster wheels appear to be Contact Technical Support for worn or damaged replacement wheels IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR UNIT ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM USING THE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ONCE THE PROBLEM 15 IDENTIFIED CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE 800 332 9255 33 TROUBLE SHOOTING HARNESS The harness is uncomfortable for Be sure that the harness and groin the patient piece are securely tightened from the start The harness should be tight enough to grab on to the fatty tissue around the abdomen The groin piece should then be tightened securely to keep the harness from riding up on the patient and creating unwanted pressure in the groin area A towel can be wrapped around the patient s abdomen __ PROBLEM SOLUTION The harness is riding up on the The harnes
9. therapy or to assist the patient in stepping onto the treadmilll 5 With higher level patients the unit may be positioned over the treadmill before the patient is buckled into place NOTE Under no circumstances should a patient have ALL the weight removed from the legs for more than two minutes at a time 21 Overhead adjustment buckles and straps Figure 6 Each of your unit s four straps be individually adjusted Adjust each strap to assure that the patient is in a fully upright position in the correct posture for walking 1 To tighten straps With one hand pull up on the strap attached to the harness With the other hand pull down on the free end of the strap 2 loosen straps With one hand hold the overhead buckle outwards With the other hand pull down on the part of the strap attached to the harness 3 To prevent the patient leaning to one side e g right side Tighten the front and back straps on the right side 4 To prevent the patient from leaning forward Tighten the right and left FRONT straps 2 prevent the patient from leaning backwards Tighten the right and left BACK straps 22 Putting the patient into the unit for treadmill training 1 Measure the height of the treadmill walking surface to the ground and add 6 inches to that number example treadmill walking surface height is 8 6 14 2 yoke height should be adjusted so that it is approximately 6 inches ab
10. Does the actuator move quietly without squeaks Does the actuator move upon command from the switch Inspect the hand held switch and the cord for visible wear BiSym If a BiSym is present examine the cord for any visible wear Is the BiSym calibrated properly Hang a known weight from the left and then the right arm of the Yoke Is the BiSym reading the weight accurately MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Please rate the function of each item as follows 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 EXCELLENT rating of FAIR 2 or POOR 1 indicates that that part should be immediately replaced to maintain the safe and effective use of the equipment LITEGAIT MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST DATE EXCELLENT NEEDS REPLACED OR 4 UPGRADED PLEASE COPY THIS FORM AND COMPLETE EVERY 6 MONTHS FACILITY OWNER FAX COMPLETED FORMS TO MOBILITY RESEARCH ACTION TAKEN 480 829 0737 OR MAIL TO BY MOBILITY RESEARCH P O BOX 3141 DATE TEMPE AZ 85280 32 TROUBLE SHOOTING OC PROBLEM SOLUTION CASTERS MOVING THE UNIT The device does not roll easily Check to be sure that all of the caster brakes are unlocked Start moving the unit and then lock the directional lock casters at the closed end of the unit The caster wheels MUST be in line with the legs of the base The axis of rotation of the caster wheel MUST be behind the center caster stem for optimal performance Test the forward and backward movement of the unit If the
11. Junior Straps Straps HDJ B 4 Diaper Harness Junior Covers Diaper Harness Covers HD J C 4 Wrap 17 to 33 girth HJ A Straps HJ B 4 mrn Covers HJ C 4 Junior Harness Junior Harness 6 Groin Piece ness Wrap 24 to 45 Girth HS A 1 oS ness Straps HS B 4 SS ness Covers HS C 4 Small Adult Groin Small Adult 9 Groin Piece Pieces Small Adult 10 57 Groin Pies 27 24 volt Battery PS20E B Control Cover Plate PS20E H POST SUBGROUP Description Pieces included P20M C Part Old Junior 200 post Cap screws for base Magnetic 200 Ac tuator 1 1 1 Magnetic 200 Ac tuator Screws for Base Magnetic 200 Ac tuator Screws for P20M D 1 Yoke P20L A P20L C Linak 200 Actuator Linak 200 Actuator Screws for Base Linak 200 Actuator Screws for Yoke P20L D Part Pieces included 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LiteGait I 200 Parts List HANDLEBAR SUBGROUP Fixed Parallel Han Fixed Parallel Handlebar wrap dlebar for 200 around the post HB20F A a bar Postwrap HB20A A Adjustable Handi Plate for wrap Adjustable Handl Fastening Knob Adjustable Handle Handle Cover Adjustable Grip Cover Adjustable Handle Pin Adjustable Handlebar HB20A G Adjust handle EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL UPGRADES BiSym Scale Digital read out scale displays the amount of load reduction on the lower extremities BiSym Loadcell mechanism in the yoke
12. LITEGAIT WARNING Maximum patient weight LGI 200 200 Ibs Use only under the direct supervision of a health care professional or caregiver Brakes should remain locked except when moving over ground Operate only on a smooth level floor Dear LiteGait User 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 with particular patients or are in need of some ideas for ways to use LiteGait more effectively please do not hesitate to contact us for information relating to your individual situation Our 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 check list 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 Technical Support Department immediately Here are some phone numbers which will be of help to you TECHNICAL SUPPORT 480 829 1727 SALES amp CUSTOMER SERVICE 800 332 9255 E Mail MoRe LiteGait com Website www LiteGait com Sincerely Customer Service Department Mobility Research TABLE CONTENTS ABOUT YOUR UNIT
13. ars 27 Directional Lock caster Locking caster Pull up to unlock casters 11 USING LITEGAIT Casters LiteGait is equipped with four casters There are two standard casters and two directional lock casters Each leg has one type of caster Directional lock casters have a black brake lever Standard casters have a silver brake lever How to lock the caster brakes Depress the caster brake on all four casters The caster brakes should be locked whenever the LiteGait is not being moved over the ground CAUTION While locking the casters 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 and away from stairs and ramps NEVER leave a patient unattended in the unit Directional Lock Casters Directional lock casters facilitate rolling the device back and forth over a treadmill The directional lock casters will have a black brake 1 Position LiteGait near the treadmill or where you wish the patient to begin walking 2 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 3 Depress the directional locks This will prevent the caster from pivoting 4 LiteGait can now be easily rolled back and forth over the treadmill or on a straight path in the therapy room or hallway 5 For over treadmill
14. ces please follow the instructions outlined in the table below LiteGait Frame Harness Groin Pieces FREQUENCY CLEANING AGENT DILUTED WINDEX STANDARD STANDARD TYPE CLEANING LAUNDRY LAUNDRY SOLUTION DETERGENT DETERGENT WATER NA COLD COLD TEMPERATURE DRYING METHOD WIPE DRY WITH LINE DRY LINE DRY CLEAN CLOTH SPECIAL WD 40 CAN BE WASH WASH CLEANING USED TO SEPARATELY SEPARATELY INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE DIRT GROIN PIECE GROIN PIECE OILY SPOTS CAN REMAIN CAN REMAIN ATTACHED TO ATTACHED TO HARNESS HARNESS FOLLOW STANDARD FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES 26 PARTS LIST LiteGait I 200 Parts List BASE SUBGROUP Base Base 27 inner frame width B20G27 A Gray Powdercoat Base 30 inner frame width B20G30 A Base Caps 2 x 2 Black plastic endcaps B20G27 B or 4 for the legs of the base B20G30 B Lock Caster w 5 Casters wheels which allow B20G27 C hardware the unit to be locked place or or swivel B20G30 C Directional Caster 5 Casters wheels which allow B20G27 D w hardware the unit to be locked place or or 2 swivel B20G30 D HARNESS SUBGROUP The harness is a rigid washable cloth wrap which provides postural support to the patient The harness 1s available in Diaper Junior Small Adult and Standard Adult for LGI 200 Diaper Harness Diaper Harness Metal buck 1 Junior Wrap les Wrap HDJ A Diaper Harness Diaper Harness Metal buckles
15. ey are equal in length 8 Attach the groin piece to the back of the harness 9 The seamed side of the groin piece most padded will go against the patient s body 17 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Harness and groin piece application The harness can be wrapped around the patient when he she is standing or lying down A Harness Application in Supine lying on back 1 Patient should be lying down on his her back Place one end of the harness on the mid lower abdomen Figure 1 Roll the patient on his her side away from you Place the harness on the center of his her back so that the top buckles are equidistant from the spine Place the lowest harness side strap over the greater trochanter Pass the groin piece between the legs to the front Tighten the groin piece at the back leaving enough length for the front to attach Hold the harness with your hand Roll the patient back onto his her back 10 Wrap the harness to meet the other end in front 11 Attach the front buckles 12 Check the midline position of the harness by feeling for both upper buckles behind the patient s back They should be the same distance from the spine 13 Rotate the harness to adjust it if necessary 19 Tightening The Side Straps 14 Tighten the lower side straps first as symmetrically as possible These straps are crucial to the proper distribution of the patient s weight and should be
16. ge Confirm battery orienta tion when loading into holders Four AA batteries and holder If you should have any questions please contact Technical Support at 480 829 1727 7104 Recharging the Batteries LiteGait is equipped with 24 volt battery for the main power is located the base The controller will make and audible noise when the power in the battery is running low and needs to be recharged The actuator will lift and lower a few more times but should be charged before running down to the point it will not lower a patient 1f left in the up position RECHARGE BATTERY 1 Insert the end of the charger into the port on the control box 2 Plug the charger into the appropriate 110 volt wall outlet 3 The charger automatically tapers off the charging current when the batteries are nearly fully charged 4 The time it takes to recharge the battery depends upon how low the battery was before charging began We recommend a regular schedule of charging when the unit is ideal 5 Remember to unplug the charger from the hand switch and the wall outlet before moving the unit for use Failure to do so may lead to damage to the charger cord or hand switch THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED AT LEAST TWICE WEEK TO MAINTAIN PROPER FUNCTION AND TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE BAT TERY CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE LEAVING SYSTEM IDEAL FOR EX TENDED PERIODS OF TIME 16 HARNESS APPLICATION TIPS How to put on
17. ke any postural adjustments by tightening or loosening the appropriate strap Adjust the handlebar to the appropriate height As the patient begins to move over ground several options are possible depending on treatment goals and the patient s ability a Push the unit matching the patient s rate of walking b Push the unit faster to increase the patient s rate of walking Allow the patient to push the unit with or without assistance 25 UNIT CARE Your LiteGait has been specially designed to be durable and relatively maintenance free The LiteGait unit consists of a heavy duty steel frame functioning parts such as casters and knobs and soft parts such as the hand grips harness straps etc The frame is constructed from high strength steel pipe and has been painted with a special powder coat to resist rust and scratches To clean the frame follow the instructions outlined in the table below The harness has been made of an exceptionally durable fabric to retain its shape and effectiveness through many uses and washings It is however imperative that the harness be stored properly to prevent damage to the buckles When not in use store the harness in a place or area that will prevent the harness from being stepped on or rolled over The crushing downward force of a wheel chair or cart rolling over the harness would damage the buckles making the harness ineffective and unsafe for further use When washing the harness and groin pie
18. ng actuator to pallet Undo bolts with inch socket or wrench loosen actuator from pallet with one person holding the actuator steady while loose Lower handlebar base on actuator and tighten knobs before lifting Ensure base is ready for positioning actuator Two people lift actuator from pallet to base Orient the actuator on the base the yoke arms and handlebars point in the same direction as the base legs Line up the holes for bolts to be inserted Insert bolts hand tighten bolts ensure one person holds actuator steady until secure The 5 16 inch Allen wrench may be used to tighten bolts careful not to over tighten Line up actuator connector and insert actuator connector Twist release the red button check 4 bar battery indicator on control box Verify connection and operation by moving actuator up down by pressing the arrows on the hand switch If hand switch fails to operate the actuator check connections to control box Verify performance of each locking and directional caster Feel free to call 1 480 489 1727 Extension 7104 for Mobility Research Support during this assembly Uncrating and Assembly Instruction for LG I 200 Open bo DO 4 knobs NOT USE UTILITY SE 6 Inventory box content 11 Locate remove hand 10 Cut packaging from switch Move hand switch to side 12 Remove covers set aside 13 Ready base for actuator ri T he _ 4 battery indicator b
19. ove the patient s head when standing on the treadmill 3 Lock the directional locks and position the unit over the treadmill 4 Position the patient at the rear of the treadmill walking surface facing the treadmill The patient should either be seated in a wheelchair on a chair or standing with the help of an assistive device on the ground at the rear of the treadmill 5 Roll the unit to the rear of the treadmill and lock the caster brakes 6 The patient may hold onto the adjustable handlebar Stand the patient up 7 Attach the four buckles on the overhead straps hanging from the yoke to the harness Be careful to attach the front straps to the front buckles and the back straps to the back buckles 8 Tighten each strap by gently lifting up on the connected section of the strap and pulling down on the loose end of the strap simultaneously Repeat the procedure with all four straps making NOTE The caster brakes should be locked at all times Release the caster brakes only for movement of the unit sure that the straps are of equal length when finished 9 Double check that all four straps have been connected to the appropriate buckles on the harness and all the straps have been tightened equally 10 At this point the patient should be securely buckled and attached to the unit 11 For the seated patient raise the yoke until the patient is in a standing position Retighten each strap 23 12 13 14 15
20. ps 2 and 3 for the Right side 5 Confirm SUM 1s also Zero Load Cells R amp L Two sensors terminated in phone type connectors and are connected to the rear of the BiSym Scale 14 BiSym Battery Overview Battery Functions Your BiSym is powered by two sets of batteries with two separate functions The four AA batteries power the Load Cells and processing on the electronics The 9 volt battery powers the Liquid Crystal Display Battery Life The 9 volt battery will last significantly longer than the four AA batteries Weak Dead AA batteries will result in erroneous values in the display Weak Dead 9 volt battery will result in blank LCD with toggle on When the toggle switch is in the on position current is drawn from both sets of batteries Flip the toggles switch to the off position when not in use Battery life will depend upon usage Battery Orientation It is very important to follow the diagrams inside battery holder when replacing batteries Although there is only one way to load the battery holder into the receiving box there is a possibility of orienting the battery incorrectly into the carrier If the 9 volt battery is loaded incorrectly into the holder and installed the LCD will suffer damage and it will require replacement Battery Replacement The BiSym was delivered with fresh alkaline batteries These may be replaced with standard or re chargeable batteries rechargables have shorter life for the individual char
21. s cover plates control box and optional wall units The battery 15 a rechargeable lead acid battery with a fuse for protection The battery is shipped fully charged and should be stored charged when not in use The control box houses the electronics and connects battery hand switch and cord to the actuator When the battery charge begins to drop off the control box will make and audible beep as a warning to recharge the battery The picture illustrates the control box and current limit box removed from the base The actuator cord connected to bottom of the actuator The charger is con nected to a standard 110 volt 15amp wall outlet The other end connects into the con trol box to charge the battery 6 Handlebars The handlebars are at tached to the post or actuator The handle bars are padded with a material to ensure comfortable and confident grip to steady the patient s gait The height is easily adjusted with knobs for positioning the handlebar at comfortable level for the patient Care must be taken to avoid over tightening handlebar knobs to avoid stripping the bolts Adjustable handlebars have pins to change the length to suit the patient as well Current Limit Box ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Buckle Assemblies Eee Actuator Handlebar Assembl nr Battery Compartment Hand Switch Maxilock Caster ES
22. s and the groin piece should patient causing pressure in the be made as tight as comfortable for the groin area patient prior to the unweighting Applying the harness and groin piece too loosely will cause them to slide The overhead straps are too far Turn the harness around so that the apart in the front causing closure is in the back discomfort in the chest area of the The overhead straps slip off of the Turn the harness around so that the shoulders of the patients closure is in the back The patient cannot stand long Apply the harness with the patient in enough to properly position supine position tighten the harness groin IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR UNIT ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM USING THE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ONCE THE PROBLEM 15 IDENTIFIED CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE 800 332 9255 34 RESOURCE DIRECTORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT 480 829 1727 MRSupport LiteGait com EDUCATION 800 332 9255 Education LiteGait com SALES 800 332 9255 MRSales LiteGait com FAX 480 829 0737 E MAIL MRSales LiteGait com WEB SITE www LiteGait com MAILING ADDRESS Box 3141 7 85280 35
23. s to support the individual Harness and Groin Pieces At the bottom of the harness there are four fe male Fastex buckles that connect the groin pieces The well padded groin piece has four male Fastex buckles that connect to the buckles at the bottom of the harness The stitches on the groin piece denote the top body side of the piece 3 Base The base consists of two horizontal bars connected by two U shaped tubes The base has an open end where an assistive device might be placed and a closed end where the actuator and power system is stored The base rides on four wheels known as casters Two casters on the left are locking casters and the two on the right side are directional locking casters The locking casters will brake the system Directional casters when locked will maintain straight rolling 4 Post The center post transfers the supported weight from the yoke to the base Adjustable posts are equipped with a mechanism known as the actuator The actuator consists of concentric expanding or retracting square towers that house the DC motors gearing and drive screw mecha nism to provide lift The actuator also provides the structure to which the adjustable handrails are attached The actuator pictured here is has con nectors at the top and bottom which is unique for the actuator The cord will always connect to the base connection 5 Power System The power system consists of a battery charger hand switch cord
24. the harness 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 The front of the harness wrap refers to the point at which the two ends of the harness meet The harness can be worn either with the closure either in the front or in the back There are four buckles on the top and bottom of the harness wrap The four top buckles extend beyond the harness from the top seam and attach to the groin piece The bottom four buckles attach to the groin piece and do not extend past the bottom seam of the harness Harness and groin piece preparation 1 Pick the appropriate harness and groin piece for the patient 2 Estimate the harness girth before placing on the patient by folding the harness in half Then hold the harness in front of the torso to estimate the width from one side of the body to the other 3 Tighten or loosen the 3 rows of side straps on each side of the harness To loosen the side straps lightly pull up on the black tabs on the side buckles 4 Keep the harness folded in half and align the top buckles so that they are adjacent with each other 5 Take the groin piece and adjust the groin strap padding towards the center of the strap before putting it on 6 Adjust the front groin straps so they are equal in length 7 Adjust the back groin straps so th
25. uckles Inspect the point at which the buckles are attached to the WalkAble Yoke to be certain of a solid and secure attachment Replace the Yoke end coverings Straps Examine the straps for fraying or worn fabric Pay particular attention to the stitching at the site where each strap is attached to each buckle Inspect each strap for a strong and secure attachment to each buckle Harness Inspect the seams of the harness for fraying tears or worn fabric Inspect the stitching around the metal connectors for a strong and secure seam Examine the harness wrap for a firm and slightly rigid body Carefully inspect the groin piece connectors for cracks weakening or widening of the plastic connectors Groin Piece Examine the overall appearance of the groin pieces Inspect the straps of the groin piece for twisting The straps should remain flat and straight for maximum performance Inspect the seams for small tears or pulling of the fabric Examine the plastic connectors for cracks or visible wear Caps Plugs Examine all of the caps for cracking and to determine if they are still intact Actuator Unplug all AC connections Disconnect all battery attachments from unit Inspect all electrical connections actuator plug battery wires cords for melted or damaged wire covers bare wires and or unusual smells burnt Reconnect all attachments and test the function of the actuator Does the actuator move up and down smoothly and consistently
26. witch is held down Liquid Crystal Display LCD Digital Panel Meter The LCD Digital Panel Meter display allows for monitoring of the load transferred from the harness to the yoke It can display the support load from the right left or the sum of both sides as the patient is being monitored All BiSym Scales are set and calibrated at the factory to read in pounds 1 1b or kilograms 0 1 Kg L SUM R Switch Flipping the 3 way toggle switch below the LCD to the L position allows monitoring the sup port load on the left side of the patient Flipping the toggle switch to the R position allows for monitoring the support load on the right side Flipping the toggle switch to the SUM position allows for monitoring the total support load by the LiteGait unit Zero R amp L The two multi turn potentiometers set the zero readings for each side It is factory set to read zero with the harness and straps attached Before making any changes to these potentiometers be sure to check the AA batteries are fresh and installed properly To adjust the scale with harness and straps attached simply follow these steps using the largest harness 1 Attach the harness and straps without the patient 2 Switch the monitor to read the load on the Left side 3 Turn the shaft of the potentiometer on the Left side until it reads zero The direction of the turn may vary from side to side Turn the direction that brings the numbers closer to zero 4 Redo ste
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