Electromagnetic And Radio Frequency Interference (Emi/Rfi) - Pride Go-Chair Owner's Manual

Alcohol/Smoking
The Go-Chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her Go-Chair. This includes awareness of
safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.
WARNING! Do not operate your Go-Chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may
impair your ability to operate your Go-Chair in a safe manner.
WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your Go-
Chair, although the travel chair has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette
smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes
while seated in your Go-Chair.
Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended.
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Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.
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Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.
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Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)

WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can
have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way
radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links,
microwave signals, paging transmitters and medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles. In some cases,
these waves can cause unintended movement or damage to the control system. Every electrically-powered mobility vehicle
has an immunity (or resistance) to EMI. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection against EMI. This product
has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios, laptops and other types of radio transmitters
may cause unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle due to EMI.
Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid
coming into close proximity of radio and TV stations.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility vehicle
can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your Go-Chair in any way not
authorised by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other
electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If
unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your Go-Chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call your
authorised Pride Dealer to report the incident.
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