D.distance From The Source; Immunity Level; Report All Suspected Emi Incidents - Quickie Freestyle M11 Mode D'emploi Et Garantie

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D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE
EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get closer to the source. For this
reason, EMI from hand-held devices is of special concern. (See C.1 above) A per-
son using one of these devices can bring high levels of EM energy very close to
your chair without you knowing it.
E. IMMUNITY LEVEL
1. The level of EM energy is measured in volts per meter (V/m). Every power wheelchair
can resist EMI up to a certain level. This is called its "immunity level".
2. The higher the immunity level, the less the risk of EMI. It is believed that a
20 V/m immunity level will protect the power wheelchair user from the more common
sources of radio waves.
3. The configurations tested and found to be immune to at least 20 V/m are:
a. Quickie Freestyle M11 power wheelchair with a right-hand mounted Penny & Giles
VSI integral controller, highback seat, flip-back armrests, solid flip-up footplate
and U1 gel cell batteries.
b. Quickie Freestyle F11 power wheelchair with a right-hand mounted Penny & Giles
VSI integral controller, highback seat, flip-back armrests, solid flip-up footplate
and Gp24 gel cell batteries.
4. The following specialty import devices have an unknown effect on the immunity level
because they have not been tested on the Freestyle F11 & M11 with the QTRONIX
controller:
•Breath Control
•Ribbon Switch
•Disc Switch
•Proportional Head Control
•Proportional Mini-Joystick/Chin Control
•Buddy Button
•Micro Light
•Penta Switch
•Wobble Switch
•ASL Head Array
•HMC Mini-Joystick
•Egg Switch
•Switch-It head Array
Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control
input device known not to be immune to 20V/m, or not known, should exercise
extra care around known sources of EMI.
There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you add accessories or modify this
chair. Any change to your chair may increase the risk of EMI. Parts from other
suppliers have unknown EMI properties.
F. REPORT ALL SUSPECTED EMI INCIDENTS
You should promptly report any unintended movement or brake release. Be sure
to indicate whether there was a radio wave source near your chair at the time.
Contact: Sunrise Medical Customer Service Department at (800) 333-4000.
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