Emi Malfunction - Handicare Fortress 1700DT Owner's Manual

Fortress 1700 DT/TA
7.3 Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI) malfunction
Radio waves may negatively influence the drive of an electric scooter. The
scooter itself may disrupt the operation of electromagnetic fields, such as
those used in alarm systems and shop circuitry.
Sources of radio waves, such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio
transmitters, elevators, transmitters, stereo radios, and mobile telephones may
influence electric wheelchairs and scooters.
The warnings listed below are intended to avoid the risk of unintended free-
wheeling of the electric scooter, which may result in serious injuries.
1. Do not switch on manual items for personal communication, such as
radios and mobile telephones, while the electric scooter is switched on.
2. Avoid transmitters, such as radio and TV stations, in the neighbourhood.
Do not get too close.
3. If any unintended movements should occur, or if the brake is moved to its
neutral position, switch off the electric wheelchair or scooter by pulling the
jack key from the jack key receptacle.
4. Be aware of the fact that any accessories or components that are installed,
or any alterations that are made to the scooter, may increase the influence
of radio waves.
Remarks:
There is no easy way to test the effects of radio waves on the general
immunity of the electric wheelchair or scooter.
5. Notify your dealer, or the manufacturer of the scooter, of all cases of
unintended movements or switching to neutral. Indicate whether there is
any source of radio waves in the neighbourhood.
Remarks:
The immunity level of the Fortress 1700 DT/TA is 21 Volts/meter.
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