Iii. Emi/Rfi - Pride Mobility LEGEND Owner's Manual

Are all electric scooters susceptible to EMI/RFI?
Each make and model of electric scooter differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. That is, each scooter has a particular
level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher resistance level offers
greater protection against EMI/RFI. In other words, an electric scooter with a high resistance level is less likely to be
affected by a strong radio source than is an electric scooter with a low resistance level.
What is the FDA doing about the problem?
The FDA has written to the electric scooter manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new
scooter models to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against EMI/RFI. The FDA has
stated that all newly manufactured electric scooter models should have a resistance level of at least 20 V/m. This
level of resistance provides a reasonable degree of protection against the common sources of EMI/RFI.
The FDA has also requested or recommended that:
n Electric scooter manufacturers clearly label new products with that product’s resistance level or state that the
resistance level is not known.
n The labeling or informational material supplied with new electric scooters must explain what the resistance level
means and warn users about the possibility of EMI/RFI and how to avoid it.
n Electric scooter manufacturers undertake an educational program to inform the electric scooter users and their
caregivers about the problems associated with EMI/RFI and about the actions they can take to minimize the risk
of EMI/RFI.
n While there is no exact way to tell if your scooter is totally safe, an immunity level of 20 V/m (May 1994) is
generally achievable and useful. This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Adding
accessories and components or modifying the unit may change the susceptibility to EMI/RFI.
What can I do to find out if my Legend is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI?
If you have had your Legend for some time and have not experienced any unintended motion, it is not likely that you
will have a problem in the future. However, it is always possible that EMI/RFI problems could arise if you are close
to a source of radio waves. Therefore, it is very important for you to be alert to this possibility. The Legend scooter
meets or exceeds a resistance level of at least 20 V/m.
What can I do to reduce the risk of my Legend being affected by EMI/RFI?
Here are some precautions you can take:
n Do not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios and
cellular phones, while your Legend is turned on.
n Be aware of nearby radio wave transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and hand-held
or mobile two-way radios. Try not to operate your Legend too close to those transmitters. For example,
if you are on an electric scooter with a resistance level of at least 20 V/m, you should remain at least three
feet from a hand-held two-way radio and at least ten feet from a mobile two-way radio.
n Be aware that adding accessories and/or components, or modifying your Legend in any way, may change its
EMI/RFI resistance level and may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources.
What should I do if my Legend moves unexpectedly?
If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your Legend (by removing the key) as soon as it is
safe to do so.
If my Legend moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident?
Call our headquarters at 1-800-800-8586 to report the incident.
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