EMI / RFI
The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated
our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters,
cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs) amateur radios (HAM radios), wireless computers links,
microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc. These electromagnetic (EM) waves are
invisible and increase in strength the closer one gets to the source of transmission. When
these energy waves act upon electrical devices and cause them to malfunction or to function
in an erratic or uncontrolled manner, they are referred to as Electromagnetic Interference
(EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI / RFI AND YOUR P3 CRUISER
All electrically powered vehicles, including scooters are susceptible to EMI / RFI. This
interference could result in abnormal or unintended movement of your Planet Mobility
P3 Cruiser.
The FDA has determined that each make and model of scooter can resist EMI / RFI to a
certain level. The higher the level of resistance, the greater the degree of protection from
EMI / RFI – measured in volts per meter (V/M). The FDA has also determined that current
technology is capable of providing 20 V/M of resistance to EMI/RFI, which would provide
useful protection against common sources of interference. The resistance level of the Planet
Mobility P3 Cruiser is unknown.
EMI / RFI RECOMMENDATIONS
• Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic communication devices such as
cellular phones, walkie-talkies, or CB radios while your scooter is turned on.
• Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on your intended
route and avoid operation of your scooter close to any of those transmitters.
• Remove the key if your P3 Cruiser is going to be in a stationary position for any length
of time.
• Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your scooter may make
it more susceptible to EMI / RFI.
• If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off and remove the
key as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake failure to Planet Mobility.
WARNING: TURN OFF YOUR SCOOTER AND REMOVE THE KEY AS SOON AS IT IS SAFE
TO DO SO IF UNINTENDED OR UNCONTROLLABLE MOTION OCCURS OR IF UNINTENDED
BRAKE RELEASE OCCURS.
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P3 Cruiser
Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106
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