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I I I .   E M I / R F I

EMI/RFI WARNINGS

Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause

unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When

electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called  

Electro-

magnetic Interference (EMI) 

or

 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

.

EMI/RFI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

The following FAQs summarize what you should kn

ow about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize the risk

that EMI/RFI will adversely affect your mobility vehicle.

Where do radio waves come from?

Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies and

CBs), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave sources,

and paging transmitters. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). EM is more intense closer to

transmitting antennas, which are sources of emission.  The greater the transmission strength, the greater the concern

to electric mobility vehicle users.

If EMI/RFI affects my mobility vehicle, what kind of motion should I expect?

This is difficult to predict. The answer would depend on a number of factors:

n

The strength of the radio waves.

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The construction of your particular mobility vehicle.

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The location of your mobility vehicle (whether it is on the level ground or on an incline).

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Whether or not your mobility vehicle is in motion.

The motion of any electric mobility vehicle affected by EMI/RFI can be erratic. The mobility vehicle may come to

a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled manner. Also, it is possible for EMI/RFI to release the brakes of an

electric mobility vehicle. Some intense EMI/RFI can even damage the control system components of an electric

mobility vehicle.

Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended

mobility vehicle motion?

Unfortunately, EMI/RFI may be difficult to recognize, because the signals from radio sources are invisible and may

be intermittent. However, the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of unintended motion or unintended

brake release of your mobility vehicle to its manufacturer and, if possible, determine whether or not there was a

radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident.

One precaution you can take against unintended motion of your mobility vehicle is to make certain that you or

someone else is not the cause of the unintended motion.

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Turn off your mobility vehicle by removing the key from the key switch when you are  getting onto or off of your

mobility vehicle.

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Never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended mobility vehicle.

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By following these steps, you greatly reduce the risk of you or anyone else inadvertently bumping the throttle

control levers and causing the mobility vehicle to move unintentionally.

Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric mobility vehicle?

The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric mobility vehicles, but it is not

clear just how many of those injuries were actually caused by EMI/RFI.

Summary of Contents for Rally SC151

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual The Ultimate In Style Performance ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your scooter Exeter PA St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com...

Page 2: ...your provider caregiver and or healthcare professional Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in this...

Page 3: ...ETY 6 III EMI RFI 15 IV SPECIFICATIONS 17 V YOUR RALLY 19 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING 24 VII OPERATION 28 VIII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 30 IX DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 32 X OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 34 XI TROUBLES...

Page 4: ...guards shields or other safety features of the product orremove obliterate orobstructanysafetyandinstructionsigns orfail refuse orneglecttoinstallanyretrofitkits from time to time provided by Pride t...

Page 5: ...ith mobility needs their families and friends From our home page select Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners You will gain access to interviews stories r...

Page 6: ...y trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living activities As you begin using your scooter during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some prac...

Page 7: ...ide swings with your scooter sfrontwheel s aroundanytightcorners Ifyoudothat thescooter s rear wheels will follow a wide arc not cut the corner short and not bump into or get hung up on any railing co...

Page 8: ...ng slopes greater than those illustrated in figures 1 and 1A do not under any circumstances exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual Doing so could cause inst...

Page 9: ...ering angle how sharply you are turning uneven road surfaces inclined road surfaces riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area e...

Page 10: ...negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions dry level surfaces com posed of con...

Page 11: ...e performance and safety of your scooter WARNING Do not operate or store your scooter where it may be exposed to inclement weather conditions such as rain snow mist and below freezing temperatures suc...

Page 12: ...S AND ESCALATORS Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator WARNING Scooter batteries are heavy refer to specifications table Lifting weight beyond your...

Page 13: ...r scooter is not in freewheel mode SeeV Your Rally n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch n The seat armrests can be flipped up to make getting on...

Page 14: ...eratinghis herscooter This includes awareness of safetyissueswhentakingprescribedorover the counterdrugsorwhen the user has specific physical limitations WARNING Consult your physician if you are taki...

Page 15: ...or not your mobility vehicle is in motion The motion of any electric mobility vehicle affected by EMI RFI can be erratic The mobility vehicle may come to a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled manne...

Page 16: ...minimize the risk of EMI RFI n Whilethereisnoexactwaytotellifyourmobilityvehicleistotallysafe animmunitylevelof20V m isgenerally achievableanduseful Thisproducthasbeentestedandpassedatanimmunitylevelo...

Page 17: ...80 16 22 29 18 21 44 Length 4 Wheel Rally 54 4 Wheel Rally Turning Radius 3 3 Wheel Rally Turning Radius 39 41 Length 3 Wheel Rally Figure 4 Rally Dimensions I V S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 4A...

Page 18: ...ing Type Foldable molded plastic Dimensions width 18 in x depth 16 in usable x height 13 5 in usable Material Vinyl Gray Fabric Gray Drive System Rear wheel drive 24V sealed transaxle Dual Braking Sys...

Page 19: ...veyourscooterincludingthekeyswitch the speed adjustment dial the throttle control lever the battery condition meter the horn button and the light switch See figure 6 WARNING Do not expose the control...

Page 20: ...t thumb to push the right side of the lever to disengage your scooter s brake and move forward n Release the lever and allow your scooter to come to a complete stop before pushing the other side of th...

Page 21: ...arger converts household alternating current AC to direct current DC and charges the batteries of your scooter SeeVI Batteries and Charging n The charger is located behind the batteries and at the for...

Page 22: ...m Main Circuit Breaker When the voltage in your scooter s batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines the main circuit breaker may trip to pr...

Page 23: ...scooter into freewheel mode n Push DOWN FIRMLY to engage drive mode n The manual freewheel lever is located on the end of the motor transaxle assembly at the left rear of the scooter and extends throu...

Page 24: ...proximatestrengthofyourbatteriesusingacolorcode Green indicatesfullychargedbatteries yellowadrainingcharge andredindi catesthatanimmediaterechargeisnecessary Seefigure9 Toensure the highest accuracy t...

Page 25: ...batteries Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter s batteries n All day scooter use on a daily basis n Infrequent or sporadic scooter use Withtheseconsidera...

Page 26: ...batteries are not serviceable Do not remove the caps Usethesespecificationstoreorderbatteries Type Deep cycle AGMorGel Cell Size U 1 32AH only Voltage 12voltseach Amperage 32AH 17AH WARNING Corrosive...

Page 27: ...draining followed by full recharging toestablishthecritical chemical balance that is essential to a deep cycle battery s peak performance and long life Followthesestepstoproperlybreak inyourscooter s...

Page 28: ...switch n Does the scooter s horn work properly n Is your proposed path clear of people pets and obstacles n Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible OPERAT...

Page 29: ...ng to the side to facilitate boarding your scooter next time POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE Yourscooterisequippedwithanenergysavingautopowerdowntimerfeaturedesignedtopreserveyourscooter s battery life If yo...

Page 30: ...d move the tiller to a comfortable position See figure 10A 3 Turn the tiller adjustment lever clockwise until it is tight If the tiller adjustment lever comes in contact with the tiller basket pull it...

Page 31: ...platformwiththedesiredsetofholes on the seat 4 Install the four bolts securely ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The armrest width of your scooter can be adjusted inward or outward See figure 13 1 Loosen the a...

Page 32: ...to unplug both battery harness connectors and the front to rear connector prior to further disassembly could result in permanent damage to your scooter WARNING Lifting weight beyond your physical capa...

Page 33: ...urning the tiller adjustment lever counterclockwise until it is loose Press the release buttons and raise the tiller to the desired position Tighten the tiller adjustment lever 6 Connect the large whi...

Page 34: ...lker Holder Forearm Crutch Holder Safety Flag Rear Basket Cup Holder Taillight OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories contact your authorized Pride Provider X O P T...

Page 35: ...rethefront to rearharnessconnectorisfirmlyconnected Myscooter sbatteryconditionmetershowsafullcharge but my scooter does not move when I push the throttle Ensure your scooter was not left in freewheel...

Page 36: ...yl conditioner WARNING Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the scooter s vinyl seat floorboard or tire tread They will become dangerously slippery and result in personal injury and or damage t...

Page 37: ...s from the scooter n Store your scooter in a warm dry environment n Avoid storing your scooter where it will be exposed to temperature extremes For prolonged storage you may wish to place several boar...

Page 38: ...der Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior consent All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the origi...

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