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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
The Bari Rehab Platform 3™ has been tested and are intended for safe use with other components
compliant to IEC 601 standards for medical devices. The Bari Rehab Platform 3™ can cause
interference with non-601 regulated equipment and/or other non-601 regulated equipment can
cause interference with The Bari Rehab Platform 3™. This section is in accordance with IEC
60601-1-2 section 5.2.2.
WARNING:
Radio wave sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio
(HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and cellular phones can affect this bed.
Following the warnings listed for electromagnetic interference should reduce the
chance of the bed’s unintended movement that could result in serious injury.
DO NOT turn ON hand-held personal communication devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios
and cellular phones while the bed is turned ON.
Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to
them.
If unintended movement occurs, turn the bed OFF as soon as it is safe.
Adding accessories, components or modifying this bed may make it more susceptible to
interference from radio wave sources (there is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall
immunity of the bed).
Report all incidences of unintended movement to the bed’s manufacturer and note whether there
is a radio wave source nearby.
CAUTION:
It is very important to read the information regarding the possible
effects of electromagnetic interference on the Bari Rehab Platform 3™.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources
The Bari Rehab Platform 3™ have been tested and are intended for safe use with other components
compliant to IEC 601 standards for medical devices. The Bari Rehab Platform 3™ may be
susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is energy that is reflected or emitted from
sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios and
cellular phones in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that travel through space. The
interference (from radio wave sources) is not likely but in extreme circumstances can cause this
bed to move by itself or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the bed’s
control system. The intensity of the interfering EMI energy can be measured in volts per meter
(V/m). The bed can resist EMI up to certain intensity. This is called its “immunity level”.
GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION
Company:
Wheelchairs of Kansas
Model:
Sizewise Bari Rehab Platform 3™
Control Number:
3107769