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Mobility scooter electromagnetic contamination (EMC).
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your mobility scooter’s control system. Mobile hand-held radio type transceivers are of
particular concern.
Whilst such devices are in use, it is possible that the EM radiation can affect the mobility
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The following warnings are recommended to help prevent possible interference with
your mobility scooter’s control system.
1. Do not operate hand-held transceivers, such as CB radio or turn ON cellular phones,
whilst your mobility scooter is turned ON.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or television transmitters and try to avoid coming too close
to them.
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as soon as it is safe to do so.
4. Adding accessories, components or modifying the mobility scooter, may increase
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EM immunity.
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dealer, noting if there is a possible source of EM transmission nearby.
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