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GENERAL GUIDELINES
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OPERATING INFORMATION
GENERAL WARNINGS
Performance adjustments should ONLY be made by professionals of the healthcare
field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities.
Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the
powered scooter and surrounding property.
DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.
ELECTRICAL
Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secure at all times.
Grounding Instructions:
DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any
plug. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection
against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it
is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified
electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If you
must use an extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire extension cord having the same or
higher electrical rating as the device being connected.
BATTERIES
Only deep cycle, sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device.
Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or op-
erating your powered scooter. In addition, Invacare has placed WARNING TAGS on
batteries and IDENTIFICATIONS TAGS on battery cables. DO NOT remove these tags.
EMI WARNINGS
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 scooters 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 scooter
to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also
permanently damage the powered scooter's control system. The intensity of the
interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each powered
scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called its "immunity level." The
higher the immunity level, 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.
There are a number of 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, your risk to EMI will be minimized.
PROCEDURE 1
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Operating Information
Warning/Caution Label Location