KR8000 Mobility Scooters Owner’s Manual
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NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM
Radios. TV sets, CD
player, and cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, are not likely to cause
EMI problems to your mobility scooter.
MOBILITY SCOOTER ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)
EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to a transmitting antenna
(source). The EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to
unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the mobility scooter’s control system while using these
devices; this can affect your scooter’s movement and braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are
recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of a mobility scooter.
Warning
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur
radio (HAM) transmitters two-way radios and cellular phones can affect mobility scoters.
Following the warning listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake
release or mobility scooter movement which could result in serious injuries.
1.
Do not operate hand-held transceivers-receives such as citizens band radios or turn on personal communication
devise such as mobile phones while the mobility scooter is turned on.
2.
Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid getting close to them.
3.
If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the mobility scooter OFF as soon as it is safe.
4.
Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the mobility scooter may make it more
susceptible to EMI
5.
Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to One Rehab Ltd and note whether there were
sources of EMI nearby.
