Quickie Attitude Owner's Manual - page 5
V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)
A. WHAT IS EMI?
WARNING
1. Electromagnetic interference. (EMI) comes from radio wave
sources such as radio transmitters and transceivers.
(A “transceiver” is a device that both sends and receives
radio wave signals).
2. There are a number of sources of intense EMI in your daily
environ-ment. Some of these are obvious and easy to avoid.
Others are not, and you may not be able to avoid them.
3.
4.
Powered products may be susceptible to electromagnetic
interfer-ence (EMI) emitted from sources such as radio
stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two
way radios, and cellular phones.
EMI can also be produced by conducted sources or electro-
static discharge (ESD).
WARNING
Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended chair movement:
1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers. Never turn on
or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your bike is on.
Use extra care if you believe that a transceiver may be in use
near your bike
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close
to them.
3. If unintended movement occurs, turn off the power switch on
your bike as soon as it is safe to do so.
B. WHAT EFFECT CAN EMI HAVE?
WARNING
1. EMI can cause your bike, without warning, to:
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Move by itself
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Move in unintended directions.
If any of these occur, it could result in severe injury to you or
others.
2. EMI can damage the control system of your chair. This could
create a safety hazard, and lead to costly repairs.
C. SOURCES OF EMI
WARNING
The sources of EMI fall into three broad types:
1. Hand-Held Transceivers:
The antenna is usually mounted directly on the unit. These include:
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Citizens band (CB) radios
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“Walkie-talkies”
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Security, fire and police radios
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Mobile phones
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Lap-top computers with phone or fax
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Other personal communication devices
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Electronic article surveillance systems
NOTE – These devices can transmit signals while they are on, even if not
in use.
2. Medium-Range Mobile Transceivers:
These include two-way radios used in police cars, fire trucks,
ambulances and taxi cabs. The antenna is usually mounted on the
outside of the vehicle.
3. Long-Range Transceivers:
These include commercial radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and
amateur (HAM) radios.
NOTE -
The following are not likely to cause EMI problems: Lap-top
computers (without phone or fax), Cordless phones, TV sets or AM/FM
radios, CD or tape players.
D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE
WARNING
Electro-magnetic energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get
closer to the source. For this reason, EMI from hand-held devices is of
special con-cern. A person using one of these devices can bring high
levels of EM energy very close to your bike without you knowing it.
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QUICKIE ATTITUDE
IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT BIKE
This product is intended for single person use only. Final selection of
the type of product, options and adjustments that are used with either
the Manual version, or Power Hybrid Technology rests solely with you
and your health care professional. Choosing the best bike for your
unique mobility needs, will depend on such things as:
1. Your disability, grasping strength, balance and coordination.
2. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where you
live and work, and other places you are likely to use your bike).
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3 Because this product is generally used in traffic, and on roads, the
rider must be aware that they are subject to any and all traffic
laws that apply to vehicles on the road.
B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this bike you, and each person who may assist you, should
read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review
the warnings often, until they are second nature to you.
C. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may
cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings”
are in three main sections, as follows:
1. V - EMI
Here you will learn about electromagnetic interference and how
it can affect your bike
2. VI. - GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks
you need to be aware of before you ride this bike.
Throughout this owner’s manual and on the product you will see the
icons listed below to identify warnings and potential hazards.
ESD:
Electrostatic Discharge can damage printed circuit boards.
NOTE – Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sec-
tions of this manual. Heed all warnings in these sections. If
you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur
and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
3. VII. - BATTERY AND CHARGER (Hybrid Model)
Here you will learn about the safe use and handling of your
hybrid battery and charger.