Please take knowledge of the following list of sources of interference and avoid getting close
to these disruptive factors. The EMI-risk is reduced to the minimum when you follow these
instructions.
The sources of radiated EMI is put in three categories:
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Portable sender and receiver on which an aerial is directly mounted. Examples: CB-radio,
walkie-talkie, sender and receiver of alarming systems, fire alarm, police radio equipment,
mobile phone and various private communication systems.
Please notice: Some mobile phones and similar objects transmit signals as soon as they are
switched on even if they are not in use at the moment!
There have not been any known incidents caused by mobile phones to date.
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Mobile sender and receiver of intermediate range, as they are installed in police cars, fire
engines, ambulances and cubs. The aerial is normally fixed on the outside of the vehicle.
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Sender and receiver of a huge range, as radio and TV stations and amateur radio sets.
Be aware that wireless phones, lap tops, AM/FM-radios, TVs, CD players, recorders as well
as gadgets like razors, hair dryers and so on are only small sources of electromagnetical
interference. These objects don't cause any problems regarding the functionality of the LEVO
combi.
Electromagnetical interference in regard to a powered wheelchair
Considering that electromagnetical power reaches high intensity in just a short time as soon as
you get close to the source, it is adviced to take especially care carrying a sender and receiver
with you. It might occur that an item as mentioned gets very close to the controller of the
wheelchair and like that electromagnetic energy gets unintendedly too close too. In this
situation the electromagnetic energy might influence negatively the function of brakes as well
as the motion characteristics of the wheelchair.
13.
Driving the wheelchair
Before starting to drive your wheelchair take time to read all the instructions regarding the
LEVO
combi
and to get to know the controls. When first learning to drive your wheelchair,
practice in an area you know well. We suggest a large flat smooth area such as your living
room or the driveway to your home. Do not attempt to drive the wheelchair in confined areas
or where there is traffic until you are sure you can control the wheelchair safely.
When driving outdoors always have the seat plate in a horizontal position or tilted backwards
(in case seat angle tilt is an optional function).
Switch on the joystick module and practice driving the wheelchair slowly forwards,
backwards and turning side to side. When you have more confidence increase the speed and
practice until you have mastered driving the wheelchair.
It is possible to drive the wheelchair in the standing position. Speeds are cut to half the speed
as soon as the seat leaves the lowest seat position. When indoors practice standing up in the
wheelchair and slowly driving it across the room.
The wheelchair allows to drive absolutely safely in a sitting position on slopes with a
maximum gradient up to 10 degree. When driving up or down steeper slopes than this or over
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