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LiteGait Equipment Life Expectancy and Maintenance

The LiteGait has been designed to be durable and requires minimal maintenance. The frame is constructed from high strength steel, and has been painted with a special powder coat to resist rust and scratches. 

We recommend your LiteGait be replaced after 12 years, however many facilities still use LiteGait devices that are over 20 years old. Routine maintenance and proactive replacement or upgrades of high-wear parts and accessories is critical to ensure your LiteGait remains safe and fully functional over an extended lifespan. 

Life Expectancy and Maintenance 

Frame & Handle Bar Grips

    • For maintenance frequency, follow your facility’s infection control guidelines.

      • Use a facility approved non-bleach cleaning solution.

Battery 

    • With proper use and charge, the LiteGait battery has a lifespan of 24-30 months, or 2-3 years. 

      • Batteries should be charged for 6–8 hours at least once per week, regardless of use. For heavy LiteGait usage, more frequent charging may be required.

Soft Goods

    • Harnesses, Groin Pieces, & Overhead Straps should be replaced after 5-7 years of service.

      •  For maintenance frequency, follow your facility’s infection control guidelines.
      • Harnesses and Groin pieces can be washed in hot water up to 176F with a cleaning solution that is approved by the facility’s infection control guidelines.
      • Harnesses should be dried with low or no heat tumble dry. 
      • Do not use bleach as it may affect the permeability of the harness material. 

Casters

    • Casters should be replaced after 10 years of service.

Integrated FreeDome

    • To ensure safety during LiteGait use, the Integrated FreeDome should be checked every 6 months as part of the routine FreeDome Maintenance check.

    • An Integrated FreeDome should be replaced after 7 years of service.

FreeDome Attachment

    • A removable FreeDome should be replaced after 7 years of service. 

Actuators

    • The motorized actuators used in LiteGait systems have a limited service life that varies with frequency and intensity of use. Actuators on heavily used units should be replaced, or the LiteGait replaced, after 12 years.

BiSym System

    • The BiSym tablet has a 90 day full replacement warranty from Mobility Research. 
    • Mobility Research certifies proprietary software installed on Android tablets will function as expected for up to 18 months. After 18 months, a new tablet may be required.
    • Ongoing software update support is determined by the tablet’s original manufacturer. In general, tablets have a typical support life of approximately 2–3 years, after which we recommend replacing the device.

Upgrades

    • Retrofit and upgrade options are available for LiteGait units with obsolete components. Mobility Research strives to ensure new enhancements are retrofittable to existing LiteGaits - if you see something new ask if your LiteGait can be upgraded.

       

Requesting Service Support

For the Service team to properly assist with:

    • A replacement battery

    • Replacement casters
    • Information about upgrades to the LiteGait
    • Harness and soft goods replacement
    • Integrated FreeDome issues
    • Actuator replacement

    • Additional general maintenance questions

Please reach out with the following:

    • Reason for the service inquiry and a clear description of the request

    • The serial number for the LiteGait unit:

      • The LiteGait serial number is located on the base of the unit and may appear in one of the following formats: 

        • LGXXXX-XXXX
        • LGXXXX-XXXXX
        • XX-XXXX
        • LGXXXXX-XXXX
        • 2XXXX

 

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      • If you are unable to locate the serial number, provide clear photos of the LiteGait unit.

Contact Information for Support requests: