Monarch Zener Owner’s Manual v2. © Scooters Australia 2017.
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3. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE / RFI
The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our
environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular
phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs), amateur radios (ham radios), wireless computer links,
microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc. These electromagnetic (EM) waves are invisible
and increase in strength the closer one gets to the source of transmission. When these energy
waves act upon electrical devices and cause them to malfunction or to function in an erratic or
uncontrolled manner, they are referred to as Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI/RFI AND YOUR SCOOTER
All electrically powered vehicles, including scooters are susceptible to Electromagnetic
Interference/Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI). This interference could result in abnormal,
unintended movement of your scooter.
WARNING: Unintended movement or brake release could cause an accident or injury.
The US FDA has determined that each make and model of scooter can resist EMI/RFI to a certain
level. The higher the level of resistance, the greater the degree of protection from EMI/RFI—
measured in volts per meter (V/m). The US FDA has also determined that current technology is
capable of providing 20 V/m of resistance to EMI/RFI, which would provide useful protection
against common sources of interference. This product has been tested and has passed at an
immunity level of 20 V/m.
EMI/RFI RECOMMENDATIONS
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Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic communication devices such as
cellular phones, walkie-talkies, and CB radios while your scooter is turned on.
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Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on your intended
route and avoid operating your scooter close to any of those transmitters.
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Turn off the power if your scooter is going to be in a stationary position for any length of
time.
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Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your scooter may make it
more susceptible to EMI/RFI.
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If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe
to do so.
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Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to your authorised dealer.
WARNING: Turn off your scooter as soon as it is safely possible if unintended or uncontrollable
motion occurs or if unintended brake release occurs.
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