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VI. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your
TG600RS scooter. If you have any questions about the correct operation of
your scooter, please contact your authorized dealer. Consult your physician if in
doubt of your ability to operate the scooter.
Your scooter can negotiate grass, gravel, dirt, and sand surfaces, as well as
hard paved or carpeted surfaces. However, extra caution should be taken when
operating your unit on uneven surfaces.
There are some concerns about electromagnetic interference to powered
wheelchairs and scooters. You need to know what EMI (Electromagnetic
Interference) is and how to prevent such incidents. The following paragraphs
suggested by the FDA are intended to provide you some important information
about this.
CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED SCOOTER.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources
Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred
to as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources
such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way
radios, and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can
cause the powered wheelchair to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in
unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the powered
wheelchair’s control system.
The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter
(v/m). Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to certain intensity. This is
called its “immunity level.” The higher the immunity level is, the greater the
protection. At this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20-
v/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from the more
common sources of radiated EMI. The immunity level of this powered scooter
as shipped, with no further modification, is not known.
There are ample sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the
everyday environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid.
Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe
that by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.
