AC Mobility
User Manual for the Traxx 2 2 electric wheelchair
September 2009
Page 9
How to avoid EMI
Sources of intense electromagnetic fields as listed above may be encountered when driving
your chair. Some of these sources will be obvious and can be easily avoided. Some sources
however will not be obvious and exposure to the electromagnetic fields will be unavoidable.
You can help to avoid possible problems by :
•
being aware of sources of electromagnetic interference and their location, such as
radio or TV stations, and avoiding coming close to them
•
being aware of hand held devices that may be brought close to the chair. You
should switch off the power to the chair should you be aware that any source of
possible electromagnetic interference has been brought close to the chair
•
being aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the wheelchair or
its controller system, may make the wheelchair more susceptible to EMI
If the chair shows any signs of electromagnetic interference, you should switch off
your chair immediately. Do not attempt to turn the power on and drive the chair
until you are satisfied that the source of electromagnetic interference is no longer
present and you are able to drive the chair safely.
Warning – use of devices that emit electromagnetic interference
Do not attempt to turn on or use a hand held transceiver or other hand held
communication device eg CB radio, mobile/cellular phone while your wheelchair is
switched on.
Advising your dealer
You should contact your dealer immediately and report any unintended electric brake
release or movement of the chair. Please advise your dealer if there was a source of
electromagnetic interference nearby.
!
!
