11. When reaching, bending or leaning while seated on your power chair, make sure
that you maintain a stable center of gravity to keep the power chair from tipping.
General
12. Always use a seat belt, and keep feet on the footplate at all times.
13. For safety reason, make sure that your weight does not exceed the recommended
weight limit of the wheelchair. Consult your dealer for the specified weight limits
for your particular model.
14. Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts.
Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result.
15. Do not stand on the footplate directly.
16. Never try to use your wheelchair beyond its limitations as described in this
manual.
17. Do not operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly.
18. Do not connect any electrical or mechanical device to the vehicle. Failure to obey
this instruction may result in injury and will void the warranty.
19. Never use electronic radio transmitters such as CB, walkie-talkies, portable
computers or cellular phones while using the vehicle without first turning the
vehicle off.
Use While Under The Influence Of Medication Or Alcohol
20. Check with your physician if you are taking any medication that may affect your
ability to operate your power wheelchair safely.
21. Do not operate your vehicle while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this
may impair your ability to operate your power wheelchair in a safe manner.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources
The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has
saturated our environment with electromagnetic(EM) radio waves that are emitted by
television, radio and communication signals. These EM wave are invisible and their
strength increases as one approaches the source. All electrical conductors act as
antennas to the EM signals and, to varying degrees, all power wheelchairs and scoot-
ers are susceptible to electromagnetic interference(EMI). The interference could result
in abnormal, unintentional movement and/or erratic control of the vehicle. The United
States Food and drug Administration (FDA) suggests that the following statement be
incorporated to the user’s manual for all power wheelchairs like the HP3. Power
wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this section, both will be referred to as
powered wheelchairs) may as susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI),
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