Operator & Service Manual LiteGait® I 360E
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1. A A LN e JL l as gt LiteGait 400E Jl y UT wa f Operator amp Service Manual LiteGait 360E 400E 400ES 500E 500ES LiteGait is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research Inc SERIAL NUMBER 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 www LiteGait com NteGait 1 800 332 9255 LiteGait The Original Partial Weight Bearing Gait Therapy Device IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING LiteGait Maximum Maximum Unit Height Patient Weight LiteGait 5OOE 8 Feet 10 Inches 500 Ibs LiteGait SOOES 7 Feet 9 Inches 500 Ibs LiteGait 400E 8 Feet 9 Inches 400 Ibs LiteGait 400ES 7 Feet 8 Inches 400 lbs LiteGait 360E 7 Feet 8 Inches 360 Ibs Use only under the direct supervision of a health care profes sional or caregiver Brakes should remain in the locked position at all times until transfer from one location to another is initiated Operate on smooth and level surfaces ONLY 9 9 www LiteGait com N teGart 1 800 332 9255 Dear LiteGait User CONGRATULATIONS on your recent purchase of LiteGait the most innovative gait and balance ther2. 110 or 220 volt outlet o ont www LiteGait com ite Gat 18 a Using Your LiteGait Y Setting the BiSym Zero Calibration The zero calibration should only be set while the harness is attached to the LiteGait Please make sure to con nect the harness to the overhead straps prior to setting the zero calibration There should be no additional 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 Confirm by pressing the SET button Set the Left Zero by pressing the Set Button Set the Right Zero by pressing the Set Button Test zero calibration by toggling through the weight readout screens All screens should be displaying a zero pound or kilogram readout NteGait 19 800 332 9253 Y Using Your LiteGait Harness Application 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 Harness Components The front of the harness wrap refers to the point at which the two ends of the harness meet The harness can be worn 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 LiteGait ov
3. DILUTED WINDEX TYPE CLEANING SOLUTION Drying Method WIPE DRY WITH CLEAN CLOTH Special Cleaning WD 40 CAN BE USED TO REMOVE DIRT OR OILY SPOTS Harness Maintenance All harnesses and groin straps including the iHarness can be washed in hot water up to 80 C according to facility infection control guidelines Harnesses should be dried with low or no heat tumble dry The iHarness and the overhead LG straps can also be wiped with disinfection wash per facility infection control procedures Use of bleach is discouraged and may effect the permeability of the harness material iHarness ER RE Overhead Straps ram emen Facility infection control guidelines Cleaning Agent Facility infection control guidelines 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 has been made of an durable fabric to retain its shape and effectiveness through many uses and washings However it is 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
4. Yoke Height cccscccscscsccsccccsccccscsscccsccccsceccscescscsseccncesens 15 l ADSL 15 V Adjusting Handle Bars 1 ee eee eee ee eene neon noeh enhn nonno theo soo suno 15 Vi Base and Casters tn 16 VIII BiSym Scale Optional ssesesesesessssesesesososossesesssssoesssssssoesesesssosoesesssssseos 17 VII Harness Application A A 20 Training with Leal smart a a ae 23 Unit Care and Maintenance ccscssccsscsscssccsccsccsscsscsscescescescescessessssosscssonsoes 25 TrOubleSRODLINE u ae een 28 Parts LIST cria 30 Resource DISGCEOFW sorria gor onrera aar ATENE EE AOE EEEa 32 Limited Warranty Certificate cccscccscsssscsccccsceccsceccccsccccscescscsscccnseccscescscsces 33 o 9 www LiteGait com ite Gat 9 1 800 332 9255 LiteGait Assembly Tools Required Scissors 1 2 inch socket or open end wrench 5 16 inch Allen wrench provided LiteGait Assembly Instructions Read below amp follow pictures NOTE Two people are required for safe assembly NOTE Your LiteGait may look different than the follow ing images NOTE If you have any questions during installation please contact Mobility Research Technical Support for assistance 1 Inspect shipment and note any visual damage to box and or crate 2 Remove screw located at the bottom of crate 3 Lift off exterior box in order to expos
5. and lowered by a hand switch with two up and two down arrows Raising the Yoke Verify that LiteGait has clearance above the yoke Depress the button with the up arrow on the hand 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 switch Release the button when the yoke lowers to the desired height Raised Lowered 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 screwdriver press the black emergency down button this lowers one of the two columns of the LiteGait when pressed CAUTION Using the Emergency Down Button may damage battery for future use Use only in case of emergency Using Your LiteGait Y FlexAble FlexAble allows for the rigid yoke to become position flexible with up to 5 inches of travel Thus you can maintain the rigid yoke position or make it flexible giving the patient the option to experience more of their balance and weight bearing at their own discretion Flexible Support Loosen the star knob on the bottom of the FlexAble The amount of deflection can be varied by the amount the knob is loosened Rigid Support Tighten the star knob completely on the bottom of the FlexAble NOTE Wi
6. unsafe for further use o 9 www LiteGait com N tegaft 25 ao Y Unit Care and Maintenance 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 Technical Support department immediately at technicalsupport LiteGait com It is recom mended that you inspect the LiteGait unit and all of its parts every 6 months Please rate the function of each item as follows 1 POOR 2 FAIR 3 GOOD 4 EXCELLENT A 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 Check All Components Check List Recommended Replacement Schedule FUN TIONEN Battery 24 30 Months Cracks or Tears Exposed or Frayed Wires Charger Loose Rusted Bolts Discoloration Degradation Hand Switch 2 Harness Wrap 18 24 Months Groin Pieces 18 24 Months Overhead Straps i Casters Knobs Pins Grips Covers Caps Buckles Base Actuator i 2 Replace As Needed Based on Condition Please Send Copy of Completed Form Every 6 Months to Mobility Research Technical Support Fax 480 829 0737 Mail Mobility Research Technical Support Email TechnicalSupport LiteGait com P O Bo
7. T covered by this warranty Shipping and handling charges ARE NOT covered by this warranty Tampering or modification on any and all components by unauthorized personnel is discouraged and will void your warranty THIS WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MOBILITY RESEARCH SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF MOBILITY RESEARCH INC CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALL SUCH WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY NO MOBILITY RESEARCH RESELLER AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED 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 WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY Warranty excludes damage due to normal wear and tear tampering with any components from misuse and abuse caused by cleaning and acts of God Warranty does not cover losses due to work stoppage lost revenue s and damages due to neglect Warranty excludes GaitKeeper
8. TY 0 25 50 75 100 CAPACITY 100 Charge Ntegait 25 Charge 0 Charge 14 Charging LiteGait LiteGait is equipped with a 24 volt battery pack that needs to be charged on a weekly schedule To recharge battery follow the steps below 1 Disconnect LiteGait Smart Power Battery from LiteGait Base 2 Connect standard plug from LiteGait Smart Power Charger into LiteGait Smart Power Battery 3 Connect LiteGait Smart Power Charger to an appropriate 110 volt or 220 volt power outlet While the battery is charging the LiteGait Smart Power Charger LED should be RED 4 Leave battery on charger for 6 8 hours or overnight at least once per week The time it takes to recharge the battery pack depends upon the health of the battery pack and how low the battery pack was before charging began 5 LiteGait Smart Power Charger will indicate a completed charge when the RED LED changes to GREEN 6 Upon Completion of charging reconnect battery into LiteGait and disconnect LiteGait Smart Power Charger from power outlet NOTE LiteGait Battery Should be charged overnight AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK NOTE Digital BiSym Scale OPTIONAL utilizes a second battery located at the top of the LiteGait that should be charged overnight AT LEAST ONCE PER MONTH www LiteGait com 1 800 332 9255 How to Adjust Yoke Height The LiteGait powered actuator column is raised
9. Treadmills Shipping and handling charges are not covered by this warranty If present In order for us to provide the very best in customer support please activate your warranty by providing the following information This information will allow us to notify you for product updates recall information clinical support technical support 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 Facility Name Dept used in Fax A s Products Education and Rehabilitation Solutions s kh 1 Mobility Research Inc P O Box 3141 Tempe AZ 85280 kh i Phone 1 800 332 9255 480 829 1727 Fax 480 829 0737 AN i b i Email warranty LiteGait com i b i NteGait 33 vm 800 332 9253
10. ace a part order please contact Phone Technical Support at 1 800 332 9255 ext 7104 Email technicalsupport litegait com o 9 www LiteGait com N teGart 31 1 800 332 9255 Handle Pin FlexAble Yoke Assembly Complete Straight h FlexAble Yoke Assem Complete BiSym Ready Straight h mb 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 Technical Support TechnicalSupport 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 LiteGait is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research Inc PO Box 3141 Tempe AZ USA 85280 2015US NteGait 32 800 332 9253 mobility LiteGait re S a a C N The Original Partial Weight Bearing Gait Therapy Device Limited Warranty Certificate The Mobility Research warranty covers applicable parts and labor for repair or replacement as listed belowt e 3 years on frame components due to broken or damaged welds e 3 years on the lift mechanism actuator e 1 year on harness stitching buckles and casters e 1 year on all electronics control box wiring charger etc e 3 months warranty on battery due to defect Losses due to work stoppage lost revenues damages due to neglect or abuse ARE NO
11. al support as necessary 3 If handlebars are desired adjust height of the handlebars to suit the patient 4 The unit can now be used for over ground therapy or to assist the patient in stepping up onto the treadmill if necessary Stepping up onto Treadmill 1 Position LiteGait unit at the end of the treadmill walking surface if not already there and lock both directional casters 2 Standing beside the patient slowly roll the unit forward toward the front of the treadmill while simultaneously pressing the up button on the hand switch 3 While continuing to press the up button assist the patient with stepping up onto the treadmill as needed 4 Once the patient is standing on the treadmill quickly re tighten the overhead straps if necessary to increase the support provided by the unit or use the lift mechanism to increase the overall support In some cases it may be necessary to tighten all four overhead straps in order to decrease the distance between the patient s head and the overhead support to achieve the ideal 5 to 6 inches of head clearance 4 Roll the unit to the front of the treadmill and lock the caster brakes 5 Double check to see that the unit is locked into place and that the patient is in the center of the treadmill walking surface 6 Adjust the handlebars to the appropriate height CONTINUED ON PG 24 NteGait 23 800 332 9253 Y Using Your LiteGait Stepping up onto Treadmill Continued 7 To exit
12. ale e After selecting the CHANGE SETTING mode the Weight Unit Setting screen will be displayed for three seconds Press the set button to toggle between pounds Ib and kilograms kg Adjusting the Auto Shut Off time e After the Weight Unit Setting screen the Auto Shut Off Setting Screen will be displayed Press the CAL button while on the Auto Shut Off setting screen to adjust the 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 RESULTING IN NO SHUT OFF OF THE BATTERY Setting the User Patient Weight Press the Set button to add 10 pounds at a time to the pre set value of 100 Set the value to the patient weight within the nearest 10 pound and the graphic display represents the percentage of the set weight being supported The default setting to 100 reflects the actual weight of the patient Charging the BiSym Scale The BiSym scale battery is charged by a charger separate from the LiteGait device f m The BiSym battery should be charged for 6 8 hours or overnight once per month E P The BiSym is connected to the BiSym Battery cable located at the top of the LiteGait EN VE Bening bok p yA Disconnect the battery cable from the BiSym Scale LT m Plug the male end of the charger cable into the female end of the battery cable Plug the charger into the appropriate
13. apy 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 web site 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 Technical Support Department immediately Here are some resources which will be of help to you CLINICAL SUPPORT clinicalsupport LiteGait com TECHNICAL SUPPORT technicalsupport LiteGait com WEBSITE www LiteGait com USER FORUM www LiteGait org Sincerely Customer Service Department LiteGait LiteGait is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research Inc PO Box 3141 Tempe AZ USA 85280 Table of Contents Unpacking and Assembly ccsccscsccsccccscsccccsccccsccccsceccccsccccsceccscescecsseccscesescuees 10 On DIAB FO src e cis 13 ADOUE YOUR UNI ore ads 13 SiS TCR as A ne A A 14 Bent e 14 II Charging AREA Ue nn eo 14 ill How to Adjust
14. cation 1 Wrap Velcro thigh cuff portion below bulk of thigh and above knee so strap does not interfere with knee function p 2 Strap should be perpendicular to ground and pointing up toward the hip on the outside of leg 3 Connect male buckles on leg straps into plastic groin piece female buckles 4 Tighten all three straps keeping center strap perpendicular to the ground and on the lateral surface of the leg The bifurcation point on the strap where the strap splits into two needs to be at the hip joint axis of rotation 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 CAUTION SITTING WHILE IN THE LEG STRAPS WILL DISPLACE THE HIP AXIS OF LOCATION AWAY FROM AND OUT OF THE LEG STRAPS REPOSITIONING OF THE LEG STRAPS WILL BE NECESSARY o or www LiteGait com N teGa ii 22 12002990255 Training with LiteGait Y Connect the Harness to your LiteGait 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 Pull shorten the back straps until there is no slack Leave a
15. djustable piece which connects to the harness and HJIN GP6 is positioned between the legs me 10 5 Padded adjustable piece which connects to the harness PRON RIERO and is positioned between the legs roit Harness Wrap w Overhead straps and covers Diaper Harness HDJ A rigid washable cloth wrap used with attachments that HDJ A provide postural support to the patient Diaper Harness Wrap Seatbelt like straps with one male and one female connection I T W Overhead Strap The male end connects into the buckles on the yoke The female end connects into the buckles on the harness The soft cushioned material covering the female buckles of the g Overhead Strap Cover straps that attach to the harness HA C LiteGait Parts List Power System POWER SYSTEM The electrical system that controls the positioning of the PS50E actuator A split red and green color coded connection cord that Actuator Cord electrically connects the control box to the actuator PSSOE A Battery 24V battery pack PSSLD B Control Box The electric junction box PS50E C The AC adapter cord that plugs into a wall outlet and the CH The switch connects to the control box The buttons allow for Hand Switch the adjustment of the height of the device PSSOE E mb Battery Cover Rectangular metal plate that covers batteries PS50E G Rectangular metal plate with a wedge removed which covers i the Control Box PS50E H Control cover 9 9 www Lit
16. dy LiteGait yoke into BiSym Scale Slide BiSym Scale onto the pre installed bracket at the base of Night Channel the yoke Left Channel NOTE Proper installation will leave the monitor visible to the patient supported in the LiteGait Using the BiSym Scale Press any button to turn the BiSym Scale on The BiSym Scale has an AUTO SHUT OFF that can be adjusting during the CHANGE SETTING mode see below Changing Display Modes Press set to cycle through mode displays Right Support Left Support Difference Right Left Total Right Left Both Supports The top row displays the supported load in pounds lb or Kilogram kg depending on the setting The bottom row displays a bar graph representing the value in the top row as a percentage of the specified weight default value 100Ib L 5 3 Ib R Right Support Left Support Difference Right Left T 48 6 Ib R 2 5 Ib TIT L 5 3 Ib Total Right Left Both Supports o Ont www LiteGait com N tegaft 17 1 800 332 9255 Y Using Your LiteGait Changing BiSym Settings LEFT RIGHT To enter settings mode Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until display shows CHANGE ss atus SETTING Press Set a second time to confirm change settings After selecting the CHANGE SETTING mode the BiSym will cycle through three screens Weight Unit Setting Auto Shut Off Setting User Patient Weight Setting Selecting the units measurement for weight reading on the sc
17. e equipment 4 Examine contents Report any damage to equipment immediately to Mobility Research Technical Support 5 Loosen handle bar knobs and raise handle bars 6 Remove cardboard harness and accessories box 7 Open cardboard harness and accessories box CAUTION DO NOT USE UTILITY KNIFE TO OPEN BOX 8 Inspect contents of harness and accessories box for damage 9 Carefully cut all black plastic straps securing base to pallet 10 Using both people remove base from pallet www LiteGait com 1 800 332 9255 11 Position base over pallet with actuator near base as pictured 12 Cut and remove plastic wrap from base compartment 13 Remove hand switch from inside base compartment and set aside for installation of actuator 14 Prepare base for installation of actuator Remove four black steel bolts from base using Allen jf wrench in small box 15 Remove screws securing actuator to pallet 16 Lower handle bars on actuator and tighten knobs 11 17 Using two people lift actuator up onto base Orient the actuator on base such that the yoke and handle bars are facing the same direction as the legs of the base 18 Route actuator cord between base and actuator plate before attaching actuator to base Cord should rest in slot of back of actuator plate 19 Insert bolts and hand tighten Make sure while one person is inserting bolts the other
18. eGait com N teGart 30 1 800 332 9255 I O et UM UN ER LiteGait I Parts List Base 540090 540094 340634 850631 850634 Base Cap B40G30L Wheel with hardware that locks via a tab labeled with a red Total Locking Casters BRAKE sticker B40G30L C Wheel with hardware that locks into one direction via a tab Directional Locking Caster labeled with a areen STEER sticker B40G30L D LiteGait I Parts List Handle Bars HANDLEBARS ASSEMBLY COMPLETE Complete handlebars include handlebar arms and metal frame HB50E Part of the handlebars that encompasses the circumference of Handlebars Base Box jae act ieto nos HB50E A Flat plate that sits between the posterior knobs to fasten and ds A the handlebars base box Air Posterior knobs used to fasten plate to handlebars base box Knobs These are round and allow the handlebars to be securely HB50E C locked into the correct position on the actuator post Handle Covers Black 5 covers for the handles of the handlebars base box HB50E D Handle is connected to the handlebars base box and can be Adjustable Handles HB50E G positioned proximal or distal and locked into place with handle pin Does not include patient grip covers Patient Grip Covers Black 6 covers for the adjustable handles HB50E E Press Button Quick Release Pin used to reposition the E adjustable handles HBSOE F LiteGait Parts List Yoke The complete top Y shaped portion o
19. ed by each arm of the yoke The load cells that are installed in the yoke sense the load on the yoke and feed it to the BiSym Scale for processing and display www LiteGait com 1 800 332 9255 Using Your LiteGait Control Unit Control Unit is the part of the LiteGait that controls the adjustment of the actuator The control STOP and Plug Icons box consists of the following features e Red ON OFF Button e Battery Charge Indicator e Emergency Down Button Red ON OFF Button The emergency ON OFF Button is the ON OFF switch for the LiteGait To turn the device on ro tate the red button clockwise and it should pop outward To turn the device off press the red but ton down The device also automatically turns off when connected to a power outlet ON OFF Battery Charge Indicator The Battery Charge Indicator shows the idle charge on the battery while the device is on The indicator displays the charge in 25 increments 4 solid black bars indicates a full charge on the battery A plug icon appears in the 50 capacity bar when charge is down to 25 The LiteGait should be charged when the plug icon appears When the battery charge is 0 the display will show 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 aM 0 25 50 75 100 CAPACITY TOM 0 25 50 75 100 CAPACI
20. ell Cables are Not Connected On the left side of the scale there should be three cables two that look like phone jack connectors and one that connects to the top of the LiteGait Confirm that the cables are securely attached to the BiSym display NOTE If load cells are connected properly and the BiSym continues not to read weight contact Technical Support for further information Symptom BiSym Display is Not Reading Zero When No Weight is on LiteGait 1 Possible Cause Resolution Harness is Moving Slightly Any movement in the harness may cause some noise in the BiSym Scale reading A reading near zero is a normal occurrence 2 Possible Cause Resolution BiSym scale requires Zero Calibration Refer to Zero Calibration Instructions from BiSym section of manual Symptom BiSym Does Not Automatically Power Down 1 Possible Cause Auto Shut OFF is set too long or set to ZERO Resolution Refer to the Change Settings from BiSym section of manual Resolution Contact Technical Support for further troubleshooting instruction NteGait 29 800 332 9253 2 Possible Cause Issue with BiSym Parts List LiteGait I Parts List Harness and Accessories Standard Adult Harness Harness Wrap w Overhead straps covers and groin pieces HAIN A rigid washable cloth wrap used with attachments that g Standard Adult Harness Wrap provide postural support io the patient HAIN A1013 Tu 10 5 Padded adjustable p
21. erhead straps The bottom four buckles attach to the groin piece and do not extend past the bottom seam of the harness Overhead Straps m a m Front EM a 5 ant wo am Groin Pieces Girth Adjustment Preparing Harness for Application 1 Pick the appropriate harness based on patient s girth and groin piece based on patient s anterior posterior diameter for the 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 Estimating the Starting Size Half the Girth Test 1 Estimate the harness girth before placing on the patient by folding the unbuckled harness in half so that the ends meet 2 Hold the folded harness in front of the patients torso to estimate the width from one side of the body to the other 3 Tighten or loosen the three rows of side straps on each side of the harness to estimated girth Symmetry Test 1 With the unbuckled harness folded in half check the alignment of the top buckles the ones that attach to the overhead straps of LiteGait The buckles should line up be adjacent to each other If not adjacent make small adjustment to side straps as needed to regain symmetry Each side strap should be s
22. f the unit with buckles attached Unit Includes FlexAble Straight Bracket and load Y50E cells for BiSym Scale The complete top Y shaped portion of the unit with buckles attached Unit Includes FlexAble Straight Bracket and load Y50EZ cells for BiSym Scale The complete top Y shaped portion of the unit with buckles HIGXADIS Yoke Assembly Complete attached Unit id FlexAble Drop Down Bracket and load Y50ED Drop Downh cells for BiSym Scale FlexAble Yoke BiSym Ready The complete top Y shaped portion of the unit with buckles Y50EDZ Assem Complete Drop Down attached Unit Includes load cells for BiSym Scale Buckle Assembly The 2 x 2 inch black covers for the legs of the base Y40E A Wheel with hardware that locks via a tab labeled with a red Socks BRAKE sticker ee Candid Sits between the Yoke and the post attachment and is cylinder Contact artridge shaped Blank or Flexable Mobility Reserach LiteGait Parts List Actuator ACTUATOR POST E Models P50M ACTUATOR POST ES Models P50MS Bolts for Base 3 8 in 16 Standard P50MS C Bolts for Yoke P50MS D LiteGait I Parts List Digital BiSym u A digital read out scale that displays the amount of load Digital BiSym Scale reduction on the lower extremities PBSD Digital BISym Battery PBSDE 12V DC adapter cord that plugs into a wall outlet and connects g Digital BiSym Charger to Digital BiSym Battery PBSDB C If you should have any questions or would like to pl
23. few inches of slack in the front straps 3 Once the patient is connected unlock casters With one hand on LiteGait press up button on hand switch to lift patient into a standing position Roll LiteGait forward slightly while lifting so patient ends up directly under the yoke buckles If desired have patient hold handlebars during sit to stand If necessary adjust height of the handlebars to suit the patient 4 Re adjust overhead straps to maximize postural support as necessary To tighten shorten strap gently lift up on the connected section of the strap and pull down on the loose end of the strap simultaneously To lengthen strap lift metal tab up and out and then pull down on strap Repeat as necessary for all straps 5 The unit can now be used for over ground therapy or to assist the patient in stepping up onto the treadmill If Lifting is not Necessary With higher level patients who don t need assistance to achieve standing the harness may be connected to the LiteGait with the patient standing 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 Adjust all straps to maximize postur
24. head straps Use an extender to increase the front panel size and distance between the places load on breasts overhead straps possibly avoiding the chest tissue Conversely the harness wrap placed on the patient with opening in the back results in overhead straps getting closer to each other in the front Symptom The overhead straps slip off of patients shoulders 1 Possible Cause Resolution The overhead straps are too far apart Place the harness wrap with the opening in the back This will bring the over head straps closer to each other Symptom 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 harness application in sitting as it reinforces flexed hip position Troubleshooting Digital Bisym Optional Symptom BiSym Display Is Not Powering On 1 Possible Cause Resolution Battery is Not Connected to BiSym Display Connect Battery cable to BiSym Display 2 Possible Cause Resolution Low Battery Charge The Digital Bisym is powered by a separate battery located near the top of the LiteGait Charge the BiSym Battery following the Digital Bisym charging procedure 3 Possible Cause Resolution Battery Needs to be Replaced Contact Technical Support for replacement battery information Symptom BiSym Display is Not Reading Weight 1 Possible Cause Resolution Load C
25. iece which connects to the harness E 10 5 Groin Piece for HA and is positioned between the legs HAIN GP10 Tu 13 Padded adjustable piece which connects to the harness 13 Groin Piece for HA and is positioned between the legs HAIN GP13 9 Groin Piece for HA OPTIONAL is cositioncd between ho doga ns HAIN GP9 h Harness Extender i OPTIONAL 7 5 extension to plug into front of the harness wrap PHAEX HA HS Leg Straps Adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is HSCS OPTIONAL positioned around the legs for small adult Adult Harness Small Adult Harness Harness Wrap w Overhead straps covers and groin pieces HSIN A rigid washable cloth wrap used with attachments that 2 Small Adult Hamess Wrap provide postural support to the patient HSIN A910 a Di 9 Padded adjustable piece which connects to the harness and 9 Groin Piece for HS is positioned between the legs HSIN GP9 TM 10 5 Padded adjustable piece which connects to the harness E 10 5 Groin Piece for HS and is positioned between the legs HSIN GP10 HA HS Leg Straps Adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is HSCS OPTIONAL positioned around the legs for small adult Adult Harness Junior Harness Harness Wrap w Overhead straps covers and groin pieces HJ NO A rigid washable cloth wrap used with attachments that Junior Harness Wrap provide postural support to the patient HJIN A68 e Grain Pieca for Hi 9 Padded a
26. imilarly lengthened to achieve symmetry o or www LiteGait com N teGa ii 20 12002320255 Using Your LiteGait Y Harness Application While Standing 1 Wrap harness around patient with lowest side straps even with GREATER TROCHANTER 2 Connect buckles top to bottom 3 Adjust side straps to the patient from bottom to top alternate sides and tighten evenly Be sure to maintain harness position at Greater Trochanter To Tighten push slack of strap towards buckle while pulling free end as shown Do not tighten top buckles over rib cage NOTE A loose harness will ride up when overhead support is applied This will cause discomfort in the groin region A snug harness with no slack will grab the pelvic girdle and hold in place distributing weight evenly throughout harness wrap Quick Check 2 fingers should NOT fit between strap and body Bulges of tissue may be present between girth adjustment straps if adjusted appropriately 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 repeat on other leg iv Tighten back straps in the same fashion to remove all slack Quick Check Gr
27. is holding the actuator Tighten the bolts until snug using the Allen wrench CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the bolts 20 Insert loose actuator cord wires into compartment below actuator plate 21 Position cover over actuator cable and bolts securing actuator plate to base Cover is secured using magnets 22 A slight gap may be present between actuator and cover OR base and cover www LiteGait com 1 800 332 9255 23 Twist the red button clock wise to turn on the LiteGait should display four solid black bars indicating a full charge If the display does not show any solid black bars check battery connection 25 Verify the connection of the power system to the actuator by pressing the up and down but tons on the hand switch 26 Carefully remove all shrink wrap from LiteGait CAUTION DO NOT USE UTILITY KNIFE TO REMOVE SHRINK WRAP 12 Optional Bisym Assembly 1 Remove Digital BiSym card board box from harness and ac cessories box 2 Open Digital Bisym Box card board box and inventory the following Digital BiSym Display Digital Bisym Charger 3 Slide Digital BiSym Display onto Digital BiSym bracket near the yoke of the LiteGait 4 Connect the load cell cables marked LEFT and RIGHT to the LEFT and RIGHT Ports on the side of the Digital BiSym Display 5 Connect the Digital BiSym Battery Cord exiting the top of the LiteGait to the short cord e
28. loor The unit should only be used on a as a balance aid while using the LiteGait Excess loading flat floor away from stairs or ramps NEVER leave a of the handle bars may damage handle bars Avoid patient unattended in the unit Having patients lift their weigh using the handle bars 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 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 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 Press the directional locks to lock swivel of casters i LiteGait can now be easily rolled back and forth over the treadmill or on a straight path in the thera
29. ment battery information 5 Possible Cause Resolution Battery has been in service for 30 months or Contact Technical Support for replacement battery information more 6 Possible Cause Resolution Other Power System Issue Contact Technical Support for further troubleshooting instruction Symptom Battery Does Not Hold Charge 1 Possible Cause Resolution Low Battery Charge Charge the battery following the appropriate charging instructions until full charge 2 Possible Cause Resolution Battery Needs to Be Replaced Contract Technical Support for replacement battery information Troubleshooting Casters Symptom Device Does Not Roll Easily 1 Possible Cause Resolution One or both of the Total Locking Casters are The Total Locking Casters are labeled with a red BRAKE sticker Unlock the Locked Total Locking Casters 2 Possible Cause Resolution One or both Directional Locking Caster are 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 Technical Support for fur ther repair instruction 3 Possible Cause Resolution One or more of the casters are loose and Contract Technical Support for repair information and are no longer secured to the frame or are damaged Symptom Device Does Not S
30. oin Piece should have NO Slack Padding should be equal front and back Padding should cover most of the inner leg with little or no exposed strap Pull on top buckles if harness moves up torso straps require additional adjustment NOTE A LOOSE GROIN PIECE DOES NOT IMPART GREATER COMFORT TO THE PATIENT BUT AL LOWS THE HARNESS TO SLIDE UP THE TRUNK PUTTING UNWANTED LOAD FORCE ON THE GROIN AREA TIGHTEN THE GROIN STRAP SO THAT NO SLACK REMAINS IN THE STRAPS THIS ASSURES THAT THE HARNESS WILL NOT RIDE UP ON THE PATIENT o or www LiteGait com ite Gam 21 13002320255 Y Using Your LiteGait 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 Figure 1 3 Hold harness in place with lowest strap at greater trochanter 4 Roll patient into supine 5 Pull harness around e 6 Straighten harness Reach behind patient to feel back buckle position Check da for symmetry Figure 2 y i 7 Connect front buckles es 8 Tighten all 6 side straps with leg straight Figure 3 9 Connect the groin piece to the front buckles and tighten as in previous section Figure 4 10 Roll patient away from you 11 Tighten back straps of groin piece removing all slack Figure 5 Figure 3 Quick Check Harness should be equally spaced from side to side Figure 4 Figure 5 Leg Strap Appli
31. py room or hallway r a Directional Lock o Qu www LiteGait com N te Gant 16 1 800 332 9255 E Using Your LiteGait Y BiSym Scale Optional BiSym is a unique option available with LiteGait to measure unilateral or bilateral support LiteGait s special design includes a two armed yoke which holds the patient above each shoulder From these two points the harness system can be adjusted to provide as much or as little support required to each side of the body The range of support can vary on each side from full to no support BiSym measures this asymmetric support at any given time during the gait cycle Each arm of the yoke is instrumented with a load cell with electrical connections to a box at the base of the yoke This electronic box powers the load cells processes the signals and displays the supported loads of each arm or total support on a display unit This can be used for charting of therapy progression as well as accommodation of weight bearing status Optionally digital outputs representing the supported loads on both sides of the body are provided for digital 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 bearing by the patient better posture less work by machine smaller BiSym reading Connecting the BiSym Connect Corresponding Load Cell wires from BiSym rea
32. tay Stationary when Locked 1 Possible Cause Resolution One or more of the casters is not locked Make sure all four casters are locked to make the device stationary NOTE If all casters are locked appropriately contact Technical Support for further information NteGait 28 800 332 9253 Troubleshooting Harness Symptom Patient is complaining of groin or harness discomfort 1 Possible Cause Resolution The harness wrap and or the groin piece are The harness and groin piece should be securely tightened from the start The not tight enough harness wrap 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 or a piece of foam can be wrapped around the patient s abdomen for added padding if needed Symptom Harness is riding up on the patient causing pressure in the groin piece area 1 Possible Cause Resolution Groin piece has slack harness rides up mak The bottom two straps on the harness wrap must be tightened securely the ing groin straps the only source of support top one only if it rests below the rib cage Applying 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 1 Possible Cause Resolution The distance between the over
33. teGait com N teGa ii 2 A Troubleshooting Power System Symptom Actuator Does Not Raise or Lower 1 Possible Cause Resolution Low Battery Charge Battery need to be Charge the battery following the appropriate charging instructions until full Replaced charge If charging does not resolve issue contact Technical Support for re placement battery information 3 Possible Cause Resolution Loose Cable Connection Disconnect cables from Control Box Firmly reconnect cables ensuring a se cured connection 4 Possible Cause Resolution Other Power System Issue Contact Technical Support for further troubleshooting Symptom Battery Does Not Charge 1 Possible Cause Resolution Device is Not Connected to Power Outlet Connect charge cable to appropriate 110V outlet 220V for International Customers when applicable 2 Possible Cause Resolution Charging Cord is Not Connected Properly If the green LED indicates the charger is connected to a power outlet Once the charger is connected the green LED turns red Once the battery is fully charged the LED turns back to green 3 Possible Cause Resolution Power Outlet is Faulty Check Outlet with another electrical device to ensure proper function of out let 4 Possible Cause Resolution Battery not been charged for an extended If battery is not charged for an extended period the voltage may be too low period to charge Contact Technical Support for replace
34. th the FlexAble or flexible the LiteGait yoke and harness still provide full support to the LiteGait User Adjusting Handle Bars Raising and Lowering the Handle Bar Loosen each knob in equal portions The knobs should only need to be turned once to free the handle bars Once the knobs are loosened slide the handle bars to the desired height Hand tighten both knobs equally The knobs should only need to be tightened one rotation e im www LiteGait com 1 800 332 9255 Y Using Your LiteGait Adjusting Handle Bar Configuration ocking and Unlocking Casters 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 orien tation Press the button on the quick release handle bar pin and insert handle bar pin The pin can be inserted vertically and horizontally 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 Press tab to lock Locked Caster NOTE While locking the caster prevents rolling of the unit it DOES NOT prevent the unit from sliding on a WARNING LiteGait Handle Bars are designed to be used sloped slippery f
35. the groin piece denotes the top or body side of the piece ACTUATOR The mechanism that raises and lowers the yoke The actuator consists of a concentric ex panding and retracting square tower that houses the DC motors gearing and the screw mechanism It also provides the structural base to which the adjust able handlebars are attached 13 Ey LOs Bia NOTE Your LiteGait may look different than image above CONTROL UNIT Junction box mounted in the base for the battery power handheld switch and contains electrical safety protection circuitry The battery pack connects to this unit and is also located within a compartment of the actuator HANDLEBARS Unit has two adjustable handlebars The handle bars 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 The base moves freely over ground or can be locked into place during use over a treadmill However the unit must be locked into place at all other times CASTERS Four casters are attached to the base The two casters on the left side are total locking and the two casters on the right are directional locking Be certain to lock both caster brakes when using the unit over a treadmill or when connecting the patient to the unit WARNING NEVER leave patient unattended in the unit BISYM Optional Provides a display of the pounds kilograms of support provid
36. the unit reverse the process Keep directional casters locked until the LiteGait is at the end of the treadmill It is helpful to ensure that the locking casters are nudged into an outward rolling position so they do not get caught on the treadmill as they roll 8 Keep in mind that some patients will need to sit directly into a chair at the end of their session even if they started the session in standing Over Ground Therapy Follow Connect the Harness to your LiteGait and Lift Patient steps as noted in previous section LiteGait can be used over ground to perform gait training as well as to provide support for a variety of other activities such as balance training therapeutic 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 NOTE THE CASTER BRAKES SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE UNIT IS STATIONARY RELEASE THE CASTER BRAKES ONLY FOR MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT Over Treadmill Over Ground 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 Cleaning Frame FOLLOW STANDARD FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES Cleaning Agent
37. x 3141 Website http litegait com techsupport html Tempe AZ 85280 Maintenance Contact Information Facility Name NteGait 26 800 332 9253 Unit Care and Maintenance Y Buckle Assembly FlexAble harb g 4 PXA f 4 1 t Ta B ey Kia N LA i Aa r FA y e gt tha vie a are tohte e gd non n Ite kie gnte e arabe i Li Are a the ke s J Handle Bar Knobs Pins Battery A ate tha Af peA P eate e f g ta g the La 5 De re rg f g id re or Ue e DP c g E ara Batterie Power System epice ve 9 t art the ra s t t y e gt n bh oha mn n 1 e e raise er y J gt n x the ge atta Hand Switch amp Cord plugged into an outlet the gree Ta gt a 7 ae a i i g gt e v T4 u M MA E m e m 2 ce Y atte arging L I P y Directional Locking Cast Total Locking Casters l irectiona Locking Casters Acte AC eT ne bl r the c A a Acta p mI Le Y ta a e Y L2 gt the atte siene acter e e 3 e t P he es r tf hace The tata ee act a E e Pr 3 state fraa 1 M iw PAUE v J r Wear On Buckle Straps Loose Stitching Broken Connectors Fabric Tears Harness Wrap Wear On Covers Damaged Buckles Groin Piece Overhead Strap o Qu www Li
38. xiting the Digital BiSym Scale NOTE THE DIGITAL BISYM IS CHARGED BY CONNECTING THE DIGITAL BISYM CHARGING CABLE jf TO THE DIGITAL BISYM BATTERY CORD NOTE DIGITAL BISYM SHOULD BE CHARGED ONCE A MONTH OVER NIGHT NOTE DO NOT DISCARD DIGITAL BISYM CHARGING CABLE www LiteGait com 1 800 332 9255 LiteGait Diagram Yoke Buckle Assembly FlexAble Handle Bar Assembly Battery Compartment Hand Switch Total Locking Casters Directional Locking Casters f ux 4 e AA A A Base Frame Control Unit I B m O Actuator Drop Down Yoke OPTIONAL Digital Bisym Scale OPTIONAL om Sy N About Your LiteGait LiteGait is comprised of several parts YOKE Y shaped support that has four female buck les at the ends and is attached to the actuator with a flat plate secured by four bolts OVERHEAD STRAPS Four 44 long adjustable straps with male connectors at one end and padded female buckles at the opposite end The male connectors attach to the yoke buckles and the female buckles attach to the harness providing postural support for the patient HARNESS GROIN PIECE Adjustable wrap with a buckle closure in the front and three adjustable straps on each side The four male connectors at the top of the harness that attach into the female buck les of the overhead straps The four female buckles at the bottom of the harness allow for the connec tion of the groin piece The H shaped stitching on
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