Electromagnetic Interference - Active Care Medical Medalist 450 Owner's Manual

Power mobility products may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
energy emitted from sources such as:
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Cellular phones
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Wireless computer links
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Two-way radios
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Radio stations
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TV stations
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Amateur radio (HAM) transmitters
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Microwave signals
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Medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles
This interference can cause the mobility power mobility product to release its brakes, move by itself, or
move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the power mobility product's control
system.
Every electronically-powered mobility scooter has a resistance to EMI – the higher the immunity level,
the greater the resistance to EMI. Your power mobility product has been laboratory tested and is
immune to EMI up to a level of 20 V/M.
Warning!
Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake
release or mobility power mobility product movement which could result in serious
injuries.
1. Do not operate hand-held transceivers-receivers, such as citizens band (CB)
radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while
the mobility power mobility products turned ON.
2. Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid
getting close to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the mobility power mobility
product OFF as soon as it is safe.
4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the mobility power
mobility product, may make it more susceptible to EMI.
5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to ActiveCare
Medical, and note whether there were sources of EMI nearby.
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