LiteGait Walkable Operators & Service Manual

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Brand: LiteGait
Category: Medical Equipment
Model: Walkable (Operators & Service Manual)
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Operator & Service Manual

/ LiteGait® Jr. Jr. Jr. / LiteGait® MX MX MX LiteGait® LiteGait® is a Registered Trademark of Mobility Research, Inc.

Serial Number of Your Device:

Note: Please keep your serial number in a safe and secure location. The serial number must be provided when seeking service for your LiteGait® device. The serial number provides us access to technical information regarding your device.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING LiteGait® ***WARNING*** • Use only under the direct supervision of a healthcare professional • Brakes should remain locked except when moving over ground • Operate only on a smooth, level floor • All four harness straps should be used at all times • Examine device regularly for damage. Do NOT operate this device if it appears damaged or inoperable • If patient appears to be uncomfortable, faint, dizzy, short of breath, or ill while using the device, stop session immediately. • Charge the battery only with the factory authorized charging system. • Do not tamper with the battery. Maximum Height Maximum Patient Weight LiteGait® WalkAble™ 75 5’0” 75 lbs LiteGait® WalkAble™ 100 5’6” 100 lbs LiteGait® 100MX 5’6” 100 lbs LiteGait® 100MX w/I FreeDome 5’6” 100 lbs LiteGait® 200MX 6’6” 200 lbs

LiteGait® WalkAble 75

LiteGait® WalkAble 100 LiteGait® 100MX LiteGait® 200 MX LiteGait® 200MX LiteGait® 100MX with Integrated FreeDome LiteGait® 100MX

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 checklist every 6 months to ensure the efficient, safe, and effective operation of the LiteGait® unit. If you should find a problem with a LiteGait® part, please contact the Service & Parts Department immediately. Here are some resources, which will be of help to you: CLINICAL SUPPORT: [email protected] SERVICE & PARTS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.LiteGait.com USER FORUM : www.LiteGait.org Sincerely, Customer Service Department Mobility Research

Table of Contents

Unpacking and Assembly ................................................................................... 12 Unit Diagram ...................................................................................................... 17 About Your Unit .................................................................................................. 17 USING Your LiteGait® .......................................................................................... 18 I. Yoke Adjustment ........................................................................................... 18 II. FlexAble ....................................................................................................... 18 III. Raising and Lowering MX Yoke - MX Only ................................................... 18 IV. Charging MX Yoke - MX Only ....................................................................... 19 V. Adjusting Handle Bars .................................................................................. 21 VI. Base and Casters ......................................................................................... 21 VI. BiSym ......................................................................................................... 21 VII. Harness Application ................................................................................... 26 Training with LiteGait® ....................................................................................... 28 Unit Care and Maintenance ............................................................................... 31 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 34 Parts List ............................................................................................................ 36 Resource Directory ............................................................................................. 39

1/2 inch socket or open-end wrench

5/16 inch Allen wrench (provided) LiteGait® WalkAble/ Jr. / MX Assembly Instructions: Read below & follow pictures. NOTE: Two people are required for safe assembly. NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than the following images, but assembly Steps are the same. 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 ex- pose equipment 4.) Examine contents. Report any damage to equipment immediately to Mobility Research Service & Parts Department 6.) Remove cardboard harness and accessories box. 7.) Open cardboard harness and accessories box. 8.) Inspect contents of harness and accessories box for damage. 9.) Carefully cut all black plastic straps securing base to pallet. 5.) Loosen handle bar knobs and raise handle bars. 10.) Using both people, remove base from pallet. NOTE: If you have any questions during installation, please contact Mobility Research Service & Parts Department for CAUTION: DO NOT USE UTILITY KNIFE TO OPEN BOX NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above

14.) To remove post from pallet use one

person to hold the post and yoke. 13.) Set base over pallet as pictured with actuator near base. 12.) Prepare base for installation of actuator. Remove four black steel bolts from base using allen wrench in small box. 15.) Locate bolts holding actuator to pallet. Undo bolts with ½ inch socket or wrench, loosen actuator from pallet with one person holding the actuator steady while loose. 11.) Position base over pallet with actuator near base as pictured. 16.) Using two people lift the post onto base. 18.) Insert bolts, hand tighten bolts (ensure one person holds actuator steady until secure). Tighten bolts using 5/16 inch Allen wrench until snug (do not to over tighten). 19.) Verify operation by moving actuator up/down by pressing the arrows on the hand switch. If hand switch fails to operate the actuator, check connections at top of the actuator. 20.) Carefully remove all shrink-wrap from handle bars yoke and base 21.) Verify performance of each locking and directional casters. 17.) 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. Feel free to call 1-800-332-9255 Extension 7104 for Mobility Research Service & Parts during assembly. CAUTION: DO NOT over tighten the bolts. NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above

LG WalkAble Assembly

Tools Required: Scissors 1/2 inch socket or open-end wrench 5/16 inch Allen wrench (provided) LiteGait® KW Assembly Instructions: Read below & follow pictures. NOTE: Two people are required for safe assembly. NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than the following images, but assembly Steps are the same. 1.) Inspect shipment and note any visual damage to box and/or crate 2.) Open carton carefully, using utility knife to cut the tape that seals the box. 3.) Remove the post from the box and carefully cut away package material. 4.) Open larger inside box containing the yoke and handles bars. Carefully cut away package material 6.) Remove the base from the box and place on a level floor. 7.) Prepare remaining parts for assembly by removing remaining packaging material. 8.) Lock all four casters to make base stationary and remove the bolts from the top plate on the base. 9.) Lift the main post and align post plate with holes on base plate. 5.) Remove and open soft goods. Soft goods box should contain at least one harness wrap, two groin pieces and four overhead straps. 10.) Insert four bolts to attach post to base plate. Tighten until snug using 7/32” Allen wrench (included). NOTE: If you have any questions during installation, please contact Mobility Research Service & Parts Department for NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above

14.) Tighten knobs to secure yoke in

position. 13.) Pull spring pin to lower the yoke on the post. 12.) Attach post plate by tightening knobs on the back of the handle bars to secure in position. 11.) Loosen the knobs on handle bar assembly to remove back plate and position handle bars on post Feel free to call 1-800-332-9255 Extension 7104 for Mobility Research Support during this assembly. NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above Section intentionally left blank. Section intentionally left blank.

1. Yoke Assembly

2. Buckle Assembly 3. Control Box 4. Base/Frame 5. Total Locking Casters 6. Directional Locking Casters 7. Post Assembly 8. Handle Bar Assembly 9. Actuator 1 7 9 2 5 8 6 About Your LiteGait® NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than image above LiteGait® is comprised of several parts. YOKE: Y-shaped support that has four female buckles at the ends and is attached to the post. The height of the yoke assembly is adjustable. OVERHEAD STRAPS: Four 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 buckles of the overhead straps. The four female buckles at the bottom of the harness allow for the connection of the groin piece. The H-shaped stitching on 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 linear adjusted screw mechanism that is adjusted by a DC motor. CONTROL UNIT: Junction box mounted on the actuator for the battery power, handheld switch and contains electrical safety protection circuitry. The battery pack connects to this unit and is also located on the side of the yoke assembly. HANDLEBARS: Unit has two fixed position parallel handlebars. The handle bars are attached to the unit using two knobs. 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, your 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. NOTE: Over tightening the knobs may cause damage. WARNING: NEVER leave patient unattended in the unit. 3 4

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I. Yoke Adjustment The LiteGait® yoke is raised and lowered manually by loosening the knobs securing yoke plate to the post. Once the knobs are loose, the yoke can be raised or lowered by pulling out the spring pin on the back of the yoke. After adjusting the yoke to the desired height, release spring pin and lock into the closest hole on the back post. Tighten the knobs to secure the yoke once in place. For the WalkAble 75, the yoke is secured by tightening the lever knob on the front of the yoke. Loosen Knobs Pull Out Spring Pin NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above II. 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: THE LiteGait YOKE & HARNESS PROVIDE FULL SUPPORT to LiteGait USER WITH FlexAble FLEXIBLE or RIGID. III. Raising and Lowering MX Yoke - MX Only The LiteGait® MX actuator is raised and lowered by a hand switch with one up and one down arrow. 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. Lowered Yoke Raised Yoke NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above

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Green Light Red Light IV. Integrated FreeDome - Optional FreeDome allows for rotation of the patient while being supported by the LiteGait®. To rotate the FreeDome, loosen the knob on the bottom of rotational assembly. To lock the FreeDome tighten the knob until snug. Loosen knob to rotate FreeDome. Tighten knob to lock FreeDome. Low Battery Indicator Alarm The LiteGait® unit emits an audible noise when the charge of the battery is critically low and needs to be recharged. If you experience audible noise, make sure to charge promptly after use of the LiteGait®. The LiteGait® will ONLY lift and lower approximately 2 to 3 more times before shutting off. The LiteGait® should be charged before running down to a point where you are unable to lower a patient. 4. Align tabs on the bottom of the battery pack with the side mount to reattach battery. 3. Plug the charger into the power outlet to charge the battery. The battery should be charged at least once per week overnight, regardless of use. Note: Ensure the locking tab is locked in before releasing the battery pack. Charger The LiteGait® battery is charged using a low current, hospital guideline approved charger. The charger has an indicator LED light that turns green when the charger is plugged in and not connected to the LiteGait®. When the battery is charging the LED turns red and then back to green after the battery is fully charged.  Charging Battery  Connected to Power outlet  Battery Charged IV. Charging LiteGait 1. If the battery looks like this image, remove battery pack from side of LiteGait® by lifting the locking tab and pulling off the battery. If your battery does not look like this, skip to the next page. 2. Locate battery charger and insert barrel plug into port on battery pack. Then connect charger to outlet.

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LiteGait is equipped with a 24 volt battery pack that needs to be charged at least once per week overnight. Follow instruc- tions below if you battery looks like this image. Charging Procedure 1. Insert the charger plug into the port on the actuator top. 2. Plug the charger into the appropriate 110-volt or 220-volt wall outlet. 3. Leave LiteGait on charger for 6-8 hours or overnight once per week. 4. After charging LiteGait unplug the charger from the WALL OUTLET AND LiteGait. Note: Leaving a charger connected to the LiteGait while dis- connected to the wall outlet device decreases the battery life of the LiteGait battery. Note: Leaving a charger connected to the LiteGait while dis- connected to the wall outlet device decreases the battery life of the LiteGait battery. Low Battery Indicator Alarm LiteGait emits an audible noise when the battery charge is low. LiteGait will ONLY lift and lower approximately 2 to 3 more times before shutting off. The charger LED light turns green when the charger is plugged in and not connected to the LiteGait. When the battery is charging the LED turns red and then back to green after the battery is fully charged. Green Light  The charger is plugged into the socket (if the battery is disconnected).  The battery is fully charged (If the battery is connected and the charger is plugged into the socket Red Light  The battery is being charged by the charger.

Press tab to lock

Locked Caster Locking and Unlocking Casters 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). Press the directional locks to lock swivel of casters LiteGait® can now be easily rolled back and forth over the treadmill or on a straight path in the therapy room or hallway. NOTE: While locking the caster prevents rolling of the unit, it DOES NOT prevent the unit from sliding on a sloped, slippery floor. The unit should only be used on a flat floor away from stairs or ramps. NEVER leave a patient unattended in the unit. 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. BRAKE NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above VI. 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. V. 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. Again, the knobs should only need to be tightened one rotation. WARNING: LiteGait® Handle Bars are designed to be used as a balance aid while using the LiteGait. Excess loading of the handle bars may damage handle bars. Avoid Having patients lift their weigh using the handle bars. NOTE: Your LiteGait® may look different than images above

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Click on the character to change the orientation

relative to LiteGait ®. PATIENT ORIENTATION STARTING Optional BISYM Bluetooth (if so equipped) Set Patient Orientation (SEE BELOW) Record - Generate goals, patient feed back and reports Monitor - Provides live feedback of LiteGait ® support. Display support weight (lbs or kgs) or % (See Below). Time Duration (See Below) DISPLAY UNITS TIME DURATION 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min Unlimited To set the max duration of data collection session, press the icon. Time countdown upon initiation of the monitor session. A lower value conserves tablet battery and charge Display the values of support provided by the LiteGait ® in the selected weight units or a percentage of the patients body weight. Toggle weight or percentage by pressing the blue circle icon on the display. Weight Percent Patient weight in lbs or kgs. Front Back Side* Side* *If your LiteGait ® includes the optional Integrated FreeDome yoke, the BiSym also allows for measuring in the side stepping position. Side stepping measurements are displayed as total weight only. Using Your LiteGait®

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SET GOAL (WEIGHT / PERCENTAGE) Enter goal value or percent If goal is to:  Limit patient’s weight bearing, select “Bearing”  Limit support from, LiteGait ®, select “Support” PATIENT FEEBACK Right Support in RED; Left Support in BLUE Total T (Right + Left) Support. Click Circle to switch value to the difference D (Right - Left) Elapsed session time shown in seconds. Press Stop to end session. Set Goal is listed in bottom right corner. Green bar indicates set goal is being met. Fuchsia bar indicates set goal is not being met. Bar increase and decreases with the change of the support from patient. SET USER WEIGHT Set user’s weight. Slide scale up or down to adjust scale. Weight defaults at 150lbs / 69kg. If a weight goal is set, adjusting the patient weight will cause the percentage goal to adjust. If a percentage goal is set, adjusting patient weight will cause weight goal to adjust. kg kg kg

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BiSym TABLET HOLDER 1. Disconnect the m i c r o U S B instrumentation cable from the micro USB port on the left of the display. 2. Connect charging micro USB cable to micro USB port on display. CHARGING BISYM BATTERY / DISPLAY 3. Connect charging cable to PC or charging or wall USB charger. NOTE: BiSym display will require routine charging. Monitor the display battery using the battery indicator in the top right hand corner of the display. Connect charging cable as needed. 4. Reconnect charging m i c r o U S B instrumentation cable to display. Slide Holder Insert tablet 1 . I f a p p l i c a b l e , s e e instructions to install tablet holder to LiteGait. 2.Insert edge of tablet into holder while sliding out opposite edge of holder 3.Insert edge of tablet into holder while sliding out opposite edge of holder

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VII. 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® overhead straps. The bottom four buckles attach to the groin piece and do not extend past the bottom seam of the harness. 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. Front Overhead Straps Groin Pieces Girth Adjustment 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 similarly lengthened to achieve symmetry.

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2 3 1 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. Quick Check  2 fingers should NOT fit between strap and body.  Bulges of tissue may be present between girth adjustment straps if adjusted appropriately. 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. 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  Groin 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. BACK FRONT ii iii i iv NOTE: A LOOSE GROIN PIECE DOES NOT IMPART GREATER COMFORT TO THE PATIENT, BUT ALLOWS 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.

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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. Leg Strap Application 1. Wrap Velcro thigh cuff portion below bulk of thigh and above knee so strap does not interfere with knee function. 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. Harness Application – In Supine 1. Roll patient away from you. 2. Attach groin piece and place harness on patient with half of the harness rolled and under patient. (Figure 1) 3. Hold harness in place with lowest strap at greater trochanter 4. Roll patient into supine. 5. Pull harness around. 6. Straighten harness. Reach behind patient to feel back buckle position. Check for symmetry. (Figure 2) 7. Connect front buckles 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) Quick Check  Harness should be equally spaced from side to side Figure 2 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 1 Figure 3

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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 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 postural 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

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NOTE: THE CASTER BRAKES SHOULD BE LOCKED WHENEVER THE UNIT IS STATIONARY. RELEASE THE CASTER BRAKES ONLY FOR MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT. Over Ground Over Treadmill 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 [email protected]. Stepping up onto Treadmill (Continued) 7. To exit the unit, reverse the process. Keep directional casters locked until the LiteGait® is at the end of the treadmill. It is helpful 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.

Unit Care and Maintenance

LiteGait® Maintenance Your LiteGait® has been specially designed to be durable and relatively maintenance free. The frame is constructed from high strength steel, and has been painted with a special powder coat to resist rust and scratches. Cleaning Harness The iHarness wrap is made with cloth material that is impermeable and wipeable. The iHarness and the overhead straps can be wiped with disinfection wash, per facility infection control procedures. Use of bleach is discouraged and may effect the permeability of the harness material. Laundering Harness 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. Use of bleach is discouraged and may effect the permeability of the harness material. Frequency FOLLOW FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES. Cleaning Agent FOLLOW FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES. Water Temperature WASH IN UP TO 176°F (80°C)* Drying Method Harnesses should be dried with LOW or NO HEAT TUMBLE DRY. Special Cleaning WIPED WITH DISINFECTION WASH, PER FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL PROCE- DURES * Water temperatures between 104°F and 176°F may cause wrinkling of the iHarness material. Harness Storage The harness has been made of a 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 wheelchair or cart rolling over the harness would damage the buckles, making the harness ineffective and unsafe for further use. Cleaning Frame, Handle Bar Grips and Covers Table Frequency FOLLOW FACILITY INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES. Cleaning Agent FACILITY APPROVED CLEANING SOLUTION Drying Method WIPE DRY WITH CLEAN CLOTH Special Cleaning WD-40 CAN BE USED TO REMOVE DIRT OR OILY SPOTS.

Unit Care & Maintenance

To maintain the highest quality of function and safety, it is extremely important that you conduct regular maintenance checks of your LiteGait® 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 LiteGait® parts, please contact the Service & Parts Department immediately at [email protected]. It is recommended that you inspect the LiteGait® unit and all of its parts every 6 months. Check All Components Check List Recommended Replacement Schedule Functionality Cracks or Tears Exposed or Frayed Wires 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 * Base * Actuator * *Replace As Needed Based on Condition Facility Name City State First Last Title Phone Fax Email Model Serial Number Please Send Copy of Completed Form Every 6 Months to Mobility Research Service & Parts Department Mail: Mobility Research — Service & Parts Department P.O. Box 3141 Tempe, AZ 85280 Fax: 480-829-0737 Email: [email protected] Website: http://litegait.com/techsupport.html Maintenance Contact Information 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.

Symptom: Actuator Does Not Raise or Lower

1. Possible Cause: Resolution: Low Battery Charge / Battery need to be Re- placed. Charge the battery following the appropriate charging instructions until full charge. If charging does not resolve issue contact Service & Parts Department for replace- ment battery information. 3. Possible Cause: Resolution: Loose Cable Connection Disconnect cables from Control Box. Firmly reconnect cables ensuring a secured connection 4. Possible Cause: Resolution: Other Power System Issue Contact Service & Parts Department 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 Custom- ers 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 outlet. 4. Possible Cause: Resolution: Battery not been charged for an extended pe- riod. If battery is not charged for an extended period the voltage may be too low to charge. Contact Service & Parts Department for replacement battery information. 5. Possible Cause: Resolution: Battery has been in service for 30 months or more. Contact Service & Parts Department for replacement battery information 6. Possible Cause: Resolution: Other Power System Issue Contact Service & Parts Department 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 Service & Parts Department for replacement battery information. Symptom: Device Does Not Roll Easily 1. Possible Cause: Resolution: One or both of the Total Locking Casters are Locked. The Total Locking Casters are labeled with a red BRAKE sticker. Unlock the Total Locking Casters. 2. Possible Cause: Resolution: One or both Directional Locking Caster are mis- aligned The Directional Locking Casters are labeled with a green STEER sticker and 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 Service & Parts Department for further repair instruction. 3. Possible Cause: Resolution: One or more of the casters are loose and are no longer secured to the frame or are damaged Contract Service & Parts Department for repair information and. Symptom: Device Does Not Stay 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 Service & Parts Department for further information. Troubleshooting - Casters

Symptom: Patient is complaining of groin or harness discomfort.

1. Possible Cause: Resolution: The harness wrap and/or the groin piece are not tight enough. The harness and groin piece should be securely tightened from the start.* The har- ness wrap should be tight enough to grab on to the fatty tissue around the abdo- men. 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 pad- ding 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 making groin straps the only source of support The bottom two straps on the harness wrap must be tightened securely, the 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 overhead straps places load on breasts. Use an extender to increase the front panel size and distance between the over- head 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 overhead 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 rein- forces flexed hip position. 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 proce- dure. 3. Possible Cause: Resolution: Battery Needs to be Replaced Contact Service & Parts Department for replacement battery information. Symptom: BiSym Display is Not Reading Weight 1. Possible Cause: Resolution: Load Cell 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 Service & Parts Department 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: Resolution: Auto Shut OFF is set too long or set to ZERO Refer to the Change Settings from BiSym section of manual. 2. Possible Cause: Resolution: Issue with BiSym Contact Service & Parts Department for further troubleshooting instruction. Troubleshooting - Digital BiSym (Optional)

Parts List – Harness and Accessories

Diaper iHarness (LG75W/LG10W/LG100MX) Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps and covers PHD 1 Diaper iHarness Wrap A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide postural support to the patient PHD-A 1 Pediatric iHarness (LG75W/LG10W/LG100MX) Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps, covers and groin pieces HPIN 1 Pediatric iHarness Wrap A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide postural support to the patient HPIN-A68 1 6” Groin Piece for HP 6” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HPIN-GP6 1 8” Groin Piece for HP 8” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HP-GP8 1 Overhead Strap for HP Straps with one male and one female connection. The male end con- nects into the plastic buckles on the yoke. The female end connects into the plastic buckles on the harness HP-B 4 Diaper iHarness (LG150/LG200/LG200MX) Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps and covers HDJ 1 Diaper Harness Wrap A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide postural support to the patient HDJ-A 1 Junior iHarness (LG150/LG200/LG200MX) Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps, covers and groin pieces HJIN 1 Junior iHarness Wrap A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide postural support to the patient HJIN-A68 1 6” Groin Piece for HJ 9” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HJIN-GP6 1 8” Groin Piece for iJ 10.5” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HJIN-GP8 1 Small Adult iHarness (LG150/LG200/LG200MX) Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps, covers and groin pieces HSIN 1 Small Adult iHarness Wrap A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide postural support to the patient HSIN-A910 1 9” Groin Piece for HS 9” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HSIN-GP9 1 10.5” Groin Piece for HS 10.5” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HSIN-GP10 1 13” Groin Piece for HA (OPTIONAL) 13” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HA / HS Leg Straps (OPTIONAL) Adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned around the legs for small adult / Adult Harness HSCS 2 Standard Adult iHarness Harness Wrap w/Overhead straps, covers and groin pieces HAIN 1 Standard Adult iHarness Wrap A rigid, washable cloth wrap used with attachments that provide postural support to the patient HAIN-A1013 1 10.5” Groin Piece for HA 10.5” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HAIN-GP10 1 13” Groin Piece for HA 13” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HAIN-GP13 1 9” Groin Piece for HA (OPTIONAL) 9” Padded, adjustable piece which connects to the harness and is positioned between the legs. HA-F 1 Parts List – Power System (LG100MX) POWER SYSTEM The electrical system that controls the positioning of the actuator. PS10X 1 Actuator Cord Lifting Mechanism on LiteGait MX PS10X-A 1 Battery 24V battery pack. PSMX4H13-B 1 Control Box The electric junction box. PS10X-C 1 Charger Cord The AC adapter cord that plugs into a wall outlet and the control box. PS10X-D 1 Hand Switch The switch connects to the control box. The buttons allow for the adjustment of the height of the device. PS10X-E 1

Parts List – Power System (LG100MX)

Battery Box Rectangular metal plate that covers battery PS10X-G 1 Parts List – Power System (LG200MX) POWER SYSTEM The electrical system that controls the positioning of the actuator. PS20X 1 Actuator Lifting Mechanism on LiteGait MX PS20X-A 1 Battery 24V battery pack. PSMX4H23-B 1 Control Box The electric junction box. PS20X-C 1 Charger Cord The AC adapter cord that plugs into a wall outlet and the control box. PS20X-D 1 Hand Switch The switch connects to the control box. The buttons allow for the adjust- ment of the height of the device. PS20X-E 1 Battery Box Rectangular metal plate that covers battery PS20X-G 1 Parts List – Base BASE ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 25” inner frame for LG75/LG100W/LG100MX B10R25 1 27” inner frame for LG75/LG100W/LG100MX B10R27 1 27” inner frame for LG150/LG200/LG200MX B20R27 1 30” inner frame for LG150/LG200/LG200MX B20R30 1 34” inner frame for B20R34 1 Base Cap The 1.5 x 1.5 inch, black covers for the legs of the base. B10R25-B 1 The 2 x 2 inch, black covers for the legs of the base. B20R30-B 4 Total Locking Casters 3” Wheel with hardware that locks into one direction via a black tab. B10R25-D 2 5” Wheel with hardware that locks via a tab labeled with a red BRAKE sticker. B20R30-C 2 Directional Locking Caster 3” Wheel with hardware that locks into one direction via a green tab. B10R25- D 2 5” Wheel with hardware that locks into one direction via a tab labeled with a green STEER sticker. B20R30-D 2 Parts List- Handle Bars (LG75/LG100W/LG100MX) HANDLEBARS ASSEMBLY COMPLETE Complete handlebars include handlebar arms and metal frame. HB10F 1 Handlebars Base Box Part of the handlebars that encompasses the circumference of the actua- tor/post. HB10F-A 1 Handlebar Plate Flat plate that sits between the posterior knobs to fasten and the handle- bars base box. HB10F-B 1 Knobs Posterior knobs used to fasten plate to handlebars base box. These are round and allow the handlebars to be securely locked into the correct position on the actuator/post. HB10F-C 2 Patient Grip Covers Black 5” covers for the handles of the handlebars base box. HB10F-E 2 Parts List- Handle Bars (LG150/LG200/LG200MX) HANDLEBARS ASSEMBLY COMPLETE Complete handlebars include handlebar arms and metal frame. HB20F 1 Handlebars Base Box Part of the handlebars that encompasses the circumference of the actua- tor/post. HB20F-A 1 Handlebar Plate Flat plate that sits between the posterior knobs to fasten and the handle- bars base box. HB20F-B 1 Knobs Posterior knobs used to fasten plate to handlebars base box. These are round and allow the handlebars to be securely locked into the correct position on the actuator/post. HB20F-C 2 Patient Grip Covers Black 5” covers for the handles of the handlebars base box. HB20F-E 2

Parts List – Yoke

YOKE ASSEMBLY COMPLETE The complete top Y-shaped portion of the unit with buckles at- tached. Unit Includes, FlexAble. Y10W 1 The complete top Y-shaped portion of the unit with buckles at- tached. Unit Includes PS10X Y10X 1 The complete top Y-shaped portion of the unit with buckles at- tached. Unit Includes FlexAble. Y20J 1 The complete top Y-shaped portion of the unit with buckles at- tached. Unit Includes PS20X Y20X 1 Socks Neoprene socks for yoke arms of LG75/LG100W/LG100MX Y10X-B 2 Neoprene socks for yoke arms of LG150/LG200/LG200MX Y20X-B 2 Cartridge Sits between the Yoke and the post attachment and is cylinder shaped. Blank or Flexable Contact Mobility Re- serach 1 Parts List – Post POST Post Complete for LG75/LG100W/LG100MX P10W 1 Post Complete for LG150/LG200/LG200MX P20J 1 POST CAP Post Cap for LG75/LG100W/LG100MX P10W-B 4 Post Cap for LG150/LG200/LG200MX P20J-B 4 SCREWS Post Screws for LG75/LG100W/LG100MX P10W-C 4 Post Screws for LG150/LG200/LG200MX P20J-C 4 Parts List – Digital BiSym Digital BiSym Scale A digital read out scale that displays the amount of load reduction on the lower extremities. PBSD 1 Digital BiSym Battery 12V Battery for Digital BiSym PBSD-B 1 Digital BiSym Charger 12V DC adapter cord that plugs into a wall outlet and connects to Digital BiSym Battery. PBSDB-C 1

Service & Parts Department

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