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II. SAFETY
POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorised Pride Provider,therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining
yourrequirementforapositioning belt inordertooperateyourscootersafely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your scooter, make sure it is
fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the scooter.
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Thescooterusermustexercisecareandcommonsensewhenoperatinghis/her scooter.Thisincludesawarenessof
safetyissueswhentakingprescribedorover-the-counterdrugsorwhen theuserhasspecificphysicallimitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter
medication or if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations
may impair your ability to operate your scooter in a safe manner.
ALCOHOL
Thescooterusermust exercise careandcommonsensewhenoperating his/her scooter.Thisincludesawareness
ofsafety issueswhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol.
WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as
this may impair your ability to drive safely.
ELECTROMAGNETIC AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (EMI/RFI)
WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves
can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
ElectromagneticandRadioFrequencyInterferencecancomefromsourcessuchascellularphones,mobiletwo-way
radios(suchaswalkie-talkies),radiostations, TVstations,amateurradio(HAM)transmitters,wireless computer
links,microwavesignals,pagingtransmitters,andmedium-rangemobiletransceiversusedbyemergencyvehicles.In
somecases,thesewavescan cause unintended movement or damage to the control system. Everyelectrically-
poweredmobilityvehicle hasanimmunity(orresistance) toEMI.Thehigherthe immunity level,thegreaterthe
protectionagainstEMI.Thisproducthasbeentestedandhaspassedatanimmunitylevelof 20V/M.
WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios, laptops, and other types of radio
transmitters may cause unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle
due to EMI. Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility
vehicle and avoid coming into close proximity of radio and TV stations.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility
vehicle can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your scooter
in any way not authorised by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance
of other electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, visit the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If
unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact
your authorised Pride Provider to report the incident.