Doors and Elevators
Doors – Most public buildings are equipped with at least one
automated door at an accessible entrance; whenever possible use
this door option. Ensure that all garments, pocketbooks, packaged
or scooter accessories do not become caught in doors.
Never use the scooter on stairs or escalators.
Elevators
Entering – Wait until the elevator doors are completely open.
Watch for pedestrians, driving forward, slowly enter the elevator.
Exiting – wait until the doors are completely open, before slowly
reversing off the elevator. Use your mirrors to ensure no pedestrians
are behind you before and while reversing.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND WARNING
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 with some important information about this.
CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR MOTORIZED
PERSONAL MOBILITY SCOOTER.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources
Motorized scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM)
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