GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

 

 

WEIGHT LIMITATION

WARNING

The weight limitation for the Invacare Buzz is 300 lbs.

If so equipped, the front basket is rated for a maximum loading capacity of 10 lbs.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

EMI WARNINGS

CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED SCOOTER.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES

Powered scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powered scooter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the powered scooter's control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called its "immunity level". The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI.

There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warnings listed, your risk to EMI will be minimized.

The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:

1)Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers) with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie," security, fire, and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices. NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON, even when not being used;

2)Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle; and

3)Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters (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 players, 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.

GUIDELINES GENERAL

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