Emi/Rfi - Pride Boxter Owner's Manual

EMI/RFI WARNINGS
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can
cause unintended motion of electric PMVs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When
electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI/RFI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize
the risk that EMI/RFI will adversely affect your Boxster.
Where do radio waves come from?
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 EM. Because EM is more intense
closer to transmitting antennas (sources of emission), the EM fields from two-way radios are of special
concern to electric PMV users.
If EMI/RFI affects my Boxster, what kind of motion should I expect?
This is difficult to predict. The answer would depend on a number of factors:
The strength of the radio waves.
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The construction of your particular Boxster.
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The location of your Boxster (whether it is on level ground or on an incline).
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Whether or not your Boxster is in motion.
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The motion of any electric PMV affected by EMI/RFI can be erratic. The PMV 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
PMV. Some intense EMI/RFI can even damage the control system components of an electric PMV.
Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended
motion of my Boxster?
Unfortunately, EMI/RFI may be difficult to recognize, since the signals from radio sources are invisible
and may be intermittent. However, the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of unintended motion
or unintended brake release of your electric PMV to the PMV’s manufacturer and, if possible, determine
whether or not there was a radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident.
One precaution you can take against inadvertent motion of your Boxster is to make certain that you or
someone else is not the cause of the unintended motion.
Turn off your Boxster by removing the key from the key switch when you are getting on or off of your
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Boxster.
Never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended Boxster.
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By following these steps, you greatly reduce the risk of you or anyone else inadvertently bumping the
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throttle control levers and causing the Boxster to move unintentionally.
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