Invacare Basic Tilt, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION

WEIGHT LIMITATION
Standard Tilt only, Recline only and Tilt/Recline systems have a weight limitation of 250 lbs.
Tilt only, Recline only and Tilt/Recline systems with the heavy duty option have a weight
limitation of 350lbs.

Never allow items to become trapped between the legrest assemblies, otherwise damage
to the power legrest may occur.

WARNING

CAUTION:  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POS-
SIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave sources

Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as  pow-
ered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is
interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV
stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular phones. The inter-
ference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to release its brakes,
move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the
powered wheelchair's control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be
measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up
to a certain intensity. This is called its "immunity level." The higher the immunity
level, the greater the protection. At this time, current technology is capable of
achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protec-
tion from the more common sources of radiated EMI.

There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the
everyday environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid.
Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe
that by following the warnings listed, your risk to EMI will be minimized.

The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:

1) Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with the antenna

mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band
(CB) radios, "walkie talkie," security, fire, And police transceivers, cellular
telephones, and other personal communication devices. **NOTE: Some cel-
lular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON,
even when not being used;

2) Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire

trucks, ambulances, and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on
the outside of the vehicle; and

3) Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast

transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE  1

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