Fold & Go Model 760 PowerChair Owner’s Manual
EMC Part: 19272200 • Rev. 01 • 01/05/04
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Important Information Regarding Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) on
your power chair.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) refers to the effects that outside sources of electromagnetic energy (radio and
television broadcasts, CB radios, garage door openers, cellular telephones, etc.) might have on the control systems of your
power wheel chair. The interference from these sources could cause the power chair to release its brakes, move by itself,
or to move in an unintended direction. EMI could also result in permanent damage to the control system.
The sources of electromagnetic energy can be broadly classified into three types:
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Hand held short-range portable transceivers.
These are transmitter/receivers with the antenna mounted
directly on the unit. Examples include: citizen band (CB) radios, “walkie-talkies”, security, fire and police
transceivers, cellular telephones, and devices that transmit signals even when not in use.
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Medium range mobile transceivers.
These usually have the antenna mounted outside of a vehicle or building.
Examples include police, fire, ambulance and taxi transceivers.
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Long range transmitters and receivers.
These usually have the antenna mounted on a tower. Examples
include commercial radio and television broadcasts and amateur (HAM) radios.
