Drive Medical Design Mobility Scooter owner manual Important Information

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SAFETY NOTICE

3.Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitter (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.

NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD player, and cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered scooter.

POWERED VEHICLE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)

Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources ( transceivers ) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the control system of powerchair while using these devices. This can affect powered vehicle movement and braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered scooter.

WARNINGS

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and mobile phones can affect powered scooter and motorized scooter. Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered scooter movement, which could result in serious injury.

1.Do not operate hand-held transceivers-receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered vehicle is turned ON.

2.Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to them.

3.If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered vehicle OFF as soon as it is safe.

4.Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered vehicle, may make it more susceptible to EMI (Note: There is no easy way to evaluated their effect on the overall immunity of the powered vehicle).

5.Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered vehicle manufacturer, and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.20 Volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (the higher the level, the greater the protection).

2.This product has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories and connected to it.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Suggestion Preface and IntroductionDo not USE this Vehicle to Carry or Haul Goods Practice Operating Your VehicleWhile Driving Automatic Power Shut DownRAMPS, Inclines and Drops About Mobile Phones and Other Electrical EquipmentStarting and Driving Maximum User Weight LimitLabeling StoppingEMI Electromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave SourcesImportant Information Powered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference EMIParts Introduction Operation HOW to Operate Your ScooterHorn Button HOW to RE-POSITION the Seat HOW to Adjust the Armrest WidthHOW to SET to Freewheel Mode Tiller AdjustmentManual Brake Stopping Operating Your OdysseyMain Circuit Breaker Reset Button Charging the Battery Battery Charging and CareCharger Battery Cleaning the BatterySuggestions Daily Checking Inspection and MaintenanceRegular Checking Record Inspection and MaintenanceBATTERY, Fuse and Tire Battery FuseTires Transporting StorageAssembling the Scooter Disassembling ScooterProblem Remedy Trouble Shooting and SpecificationModel Reference Odyssey SpecificationLimited Warranty Drive Authorized Service Agent Warranty Registration Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY Toll Free 877-224-0946