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Lift one or both of the controller arms to the upright position to gain more access to
the seat.
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At any time, use the pressure relief handles at the base of the seat to help stabilize
and position yourself.
If the seat will not or cannot move, do not transfer into or operate the device and contact
WHILL customer support immediately. If you are seated in the device and find the seat
unable to move, try to follow the same steps above to transfer out of the device safely
without sliding the seat, and contact WHILL customer support immediately after you
transfer out of the wheelchair.
Figure 11. Pressure relief handle locations.
Lap Belt
WARNING
For your safety, always fasten the lap belt when you are in the Model M. Failure to fasten
the lap belt over your lap could result in injury if something occurs that causes you to fall
out of the chair.
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Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to WHILL, and
note whether there is a source of EMI nearby.
EMI Sources
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:
1.
Hand-held compact transceivers (transmitters/receivers) with the antenna
mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band
(CB) radios, “walkie talkies”, security, fire and police transceivers, cellular
telephones and other personal communication devices
Note: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are
ON, even when not being used.
2.
Medium-Range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire
trucks, ambulances and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on
the outside of the vehicle.
3.
Long-Range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast
transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM)
radios.
Note: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers,
AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players and small appliances such as
electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we know, are not likely to cause problems.
Because the emitted energy rapidly becomes more intense the closer one moves to
the transmitting antenna (source), the electromagnetic fields from handheld radio
sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring
high levels of electromagnetic energy very close to your chair’s control system while
using these devices, and affect the chair’s movement and braking.
EMI Guidance Tables
The following information was generated during testing that demonstrated device compliance
with American National Standard For Wheelchairs - Volume 2, Additional Requirements For
Wheelchairs (Including Scooters) With Electrical Systems Section 21: Requirements And Test
Methods For Electromagnetic Compatibility Of Electrically Powered Wheelchairs And
Motorized Scooters.
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