Emi/Rfi - Pride Mobility Bebop Owner's Manual

EMI/RFI

Electrically powered mobility vehicles may be susceptible to EMI/RFI (Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). EMI-RFI is electromagnetic energy emitted from such things as
radios and TV stations, two way radios and cellular phones. The interference from these sources can cause a
scooter to move unintentionally and/or cause damage to the scooters electronic controller.
WARNING! Radio waves may interfere with the control of scooters.
Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies and
CBs), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave sources,
and paging transmitters. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). EM is more intense closer to
transmitting antennas, which are sources of emission. The greater the transmission strength, the greater the concern
to electric mobility vehicle users.
The motion of any electric mobility vehicle affected by EMI/RFI can be erratic. The mobility vehicle may come to
a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled manner. Also, it is possible for EMI/RFI to release the brakes of an
electric mobility vehicle. Some intense EMI/RFI can even damage the control system components of an electric
mobility vehicle.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Here are some precautions you can take to reduce the risk of a mobility vehicle being affected by EMI/RFI.
n Do not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios and
cellular phones, while your mobility vehicle 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 mobility vehicle too close to those transmitters. For example, 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 mobility vehicle in any way, may
change its EMI/RFI resistance level and may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources.
n Turn off your mobility vehicle by removing the key from the key switch when you are getting onto or off of your
mobility vehicle.
n Never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended mobility vehicle.
What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly?
If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your mobility vehicle (by removing the key) as
soon as it is safe to do so.
If unintended movement of your mobility vehicle occurs report the incident to The SCOOTER Store,
1-800-723-4535.
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