For service assistance, please call your authorized ActiveCare dealer.
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3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters
(radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.
NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM
radios, TV sets, CD player, and cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric
shavers and hair dryers, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your power wheelchair.
POWER WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)
EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to a transmitting antenna
(source). The EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special
concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the power
wheelchair’s control system while using these devices; this can affect your wheelchair’s
movement and braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent
possible interference with the control system of a power wheelchair.
Warning!
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV
stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular
phones can affect power wheelchairs. Following the warnings listed below
should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or power wheelchair
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 power wheelchair is 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 power wheelchair
OFF as soon as it is safe.
4.
Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the power
wheelchair, 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.
