GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

 

 

EMI WARNINGS (CONTINUED)

POWERED SCOOTER 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 powered scooter's control system while using these devices. This can affect powered scooter movement and braking. Therefore, the warnings listed are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered scooter.

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered scooters. Following the warnings listed 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 (transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered scooter 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 scooter OFF as soon as it is safe;

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

5)Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered scooter 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 (as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection).

2)While this product as shipped has been tested and is immune to signal levels up to 20V/m, the maximum immunity level of the product is unknown.

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