EN 12184:2009

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Elektrorollstühle und -mobile und zugehörige Ladegeräte - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenFauteuils roulants électriques, scooters et leurs chargeurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiElectrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers - Requirements and test methods11.180.10JLEDQMHAids and adaptation for movingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12184:2009SIST EN 12184:2010en,fr,de01-januar-2010SIST EN 12184:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12184
September 2009 ICS 11.180.10 Supersedes EN 12184:2006English Version
Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers - Requirements and test methods
Fauteuils roulants électriques, scooters et leurs chargeurs -Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Elektrorollstühle und -mobile und zugehörige Ladegeräte - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 August 2009.
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Recommendations for test dummies of mass greater than 100 kg . 36A.1General . 36A.2Construction . 36A.3Accelerometer mounting . 36A.4Design aims . 37Annex B (informative)
Recommendations for dimensions and manoeuvring space of electrically powered wheelchairs . 45B.1Specific dimensions . 45B.1.1Dimensions when ready for use . 45B.1.2Push handle height . 45B.1.3Ground clearance . 45B.2Manoeuvring space . 45B.2.1Turning diameter . 45B.2.2Reversing width . 45B.3Speed settings . 45Annex C (informative)
Recommended design features . 47C.1Introduction . 47C.2General recommendations . 47C.2.1Anti-tip devices . 47C.2.2Component mass . 47C.2.3Fittings and tools . 47C.2.4Tyres . 47SIST EN 12184:2010

Recommended seating design . 50Annex E (informative)
Manoeuvring forces . 51E.1Recommendations . 51E.1.1Push handle force . 51E.1.2Handrim force . 51E.2Manoeuvring test for handrim-activated power-assisted wheelchairs . 51Annex F (informative)
Technical changes from previous editions of EN 12184 . 52F.1Technical changes between the first (1999) and second (2006) editions . 52F.2Technical changes from the second (2006) edition . 53Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices . 55Bibliography . 59 SIST EN 12184:2010

1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person of mass not greater than 100 kg, which includes:  manual wheelchairs with add-on power kits used for propulsion,  electrically powered wheelchairs, and  electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels. It also specifies requirements and test methods for battery chargers for wheelchairs and scooters. This European Standard does not apply in total to:  wheelchairs intended for special purposes, such as sports,  custom-made wheelchairs,  handrim activated power assisted wheelchairs and  powered office chairs. NOTE 1 The application of this standard is limited to wheelchairs with a maximum occupant mass of 100 kg because the maximum mass of dummy specified in ISO 7176-11:1992 is 100 kg. Annex A (informative) provides guidance for construction of dummies of mass 125 kg and 150 kg. At the time of publication, a new edition of ISO 7176-11 was under development, including test dummies with masses above 100 kg. NOTE 2 Requirements for manually propelled wheelchairs are specified in EN 12183. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1021-1:2006, Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 1: Ignition source smouldering cigarette EN 1021-2:2006, Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 2: Ignition source match flame equivalent EN 12182, Technical aids for disabled persons — General requirements and test methods EN 50272-3:2002, Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations — Part 3: Traction batteries EN 60335-1:2002, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60335-1:2001, modified) EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529:1989) SIST EN 12184:2010

(ISO 14971:2007, Corrected version 2007-10-01) ISO 7176-1:1999, Wheelchairs — Part 1: Determination of static stability ISO 7176-2:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 2: Determination of dynamic stability of electric wheelchairs ISO 7176-3:2003, Wheelchairs — Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes ISO 7176-4:2008, Wheelchairs — Part 4: Energy consumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters for determination of theoretical distance range ISO 7176-6:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 6: Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration of electric wheelchairs ISO 7176-8:1998, Wheelchairs — Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7176-9:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 9: Climatic test for electric wheelchairs ISO 7176-10:2008, Wheelchairs — Part 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing ability of electrically powered wheelchairs ISO 7176-11:1992, Wheelchairs — Part 11: Test dummies ISO 7176-13:1989, Wheelchairs — Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces ISO 7176-14:1997, Wheelchairs — Part 14: Power and control systems for electric wheelchairs — Requirements and test methods NOTE ISO 7176-14:1997 is used only for requirements and test methods for battery chargers. ISO 7176-14:2008, Wheelchairs — Part 14: Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters — Requirements and test methods ISO 7176-15:1996, Wheelchairs — Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labelling ISO 7176-19:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 19: Wheeled mobility devices for use in motor vehicles ISO 7176-21:2003, Wheelchairs — Part 21: Requirements and test methods for electromagnetic compatibility of electrically powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters ISO 7176-22:2000, Wheelchairs — Part 22: Set-up procedures ISO 7176-26:2007, Wheelchairs — Part 26: Vocabulary ISO 10542-5:2004, Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped persons — Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint systems — Part 5: Systems for specific wheelchairs SIST EN 12184:2010

NOTE 1 Definition is adapted from the definition given in the Global Medical Devices Nomenclature (GMDN). NOTE 2 A disabled occupant is a disabled person or a person not having the full capacity to walk unaided. NOTE 3 The definition includes scooters. 4 Test apparatus 4.1 Adjustable test plane, a flat, rigid plane having an adjustable slope, with a coefficient of friction as specified in ISO 7176-13:1989, of sufficient size to accommodate the wheelchair during the tests specified in 8.4 and 8.8, and such that the whole surface lies between two imaginary parallel planes 5 mm apart per
1 000 mm of extension in any direction and 25 mm apart per 6 000 mm of extension in any direction. 4.2 Horizontal test plane, a flat, rigid plane with a coefficient of friction as specified in ISO 7176-13:1989, of sufficient size to accommodate the wheelchair under test, and such that the whole surface lies between two imaginary horizontal planes 5 mm apart per 1 000 mm of extension in any direction and 25 mm apart per 6 000 mm of extension in any direction. SIST EN 12184:2010

NOTE Annex A gives guidance on construction of dummies with masses larger than those specified in
ISO 7176-11:1992. 4.10 Means to measure torque with an accuracy of ± 2 % in the range of 0,5 Nm to 10 Nm. 4.11 Means to measure angles to an accuracy of ± 0,1°. 4.12 Means to move a brake lever smoothly for 60 000 cycles at a frequency of not more than 0,5 Hz. 4.13 Means to measure elapsed time in the range 0 to 30 s with an accuracy of ± 1 s. 5 Type classes Wheelchairs shall be classified in one or more of the following three classes, dependent upon their intended use:  Class A - compact, manoeuvrable wheelchairs not necessarily capable of negotiating outdoor obstacles;  Class B - wheelchairs sufficiently compact and manoeuvrable for some indoor environments and capable of negotiating some outdoor obstacles;  Class C - wheelchairs, usually large in size, not necessarily intended for indoor use but capable of travelling over longer distances and negotiating outdoor obstacles. NOTE Scooters are included within the classes above. 6 General requirements The wheelchair shall conform to the requirements specified in EN 12182 for the following:  intended performance and technical documentation;  aids that can be dismantled;  single-use fasteners; SIST EN 12184:2010

ISO 7176-19:2001 with the exception of the horizontal excursion limits and the selection of the Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD). The horizontal excursion limits specified in Table 1 of ISO 10542-5:2004 and the ATD selection specified in Table A.1 of ISO 10542-5:2004 shall apply. SIST EN 12184:2010

Wheelchairs shall be designed to facilitate ease of operation by the occupant and/or assistant as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions and meet the performance requirements of 8.2.1, 8.5, 8.6.1, 8.7.1, 8.9, 8.12.1, 9.2 and 9.3. In addition, brake levers shall meet the applicable requirements of 8.4.1. Examples include:  operation of adjustable seating,  use of detachable components, including removable arm supports, lower leg supports etc., to facilitate safe transfers into and out of the wheelchair,  use of folding mechanisms, including folding frames etc., to facilitate storage and transportation of unoccupied wheelchairs,  carrying out maintenance, including use of tools etc.,  use of manual steering controls,  use of braking systems and freewheel devices,  use of assistant controls,  use of control devices. 7.10 Controls intended for operation by the occupant Controls intended to be operated by the occupant while seated shall be within the occupant reach as shown in Figure 2. The following controls, if fitted, are included:  on/off switch or key,  speed regulator,  speed pre-setting,  running brake,  parking brake,  audible warning device,  direction indicator,  direction switch, SIST EN 12184:2010

g is the acceleration due to gravity, 9,81 m/s². b) Apply the force for 5 s to 10 s. c) While the force is being applied measure the shortest distance between the foot supports. d) Record whether the foot supports met the requirements. 8.3 Static, impact and fatigue strength 8.3.1 Requirements The wheelchair shall conform to the requirements of ISO 7176-8:1998 with the exception that wheelchairs of Class A are not required to be tested as specified in 10.5 (drop test) of ISO 7176-8:1998. Arm supports and back supports shall conform to the static loading requirements of ISO 7176-8:1998 in all intended operating positions with the exception of the upward force on a push handle which shall be 880 N. NOTE The upward force is a correction of the value for upward force on push handles stated in Table 8 of
ISO 7176-8:1998. 8.3.2 Test Test the wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176-8:1998. SIST EN 12184:2010

The maximum stopping distances of Table 2 do not apply when the wheelchair is in the freewheel mode.  include an automatic brake, which operates independently of tyre wear and tyre inflation pressure and is operated by releasing the control device to achieve a zero speed command (e.g. spring loaded disc brake);  include a parking brake which operates independently of tyre wear and tyre inflation pressure (e.g. drum brake in wheels, spring loaded disc) that shall 1) be operable when there is no power from the battery supplying the drive system,
2) be operable when the wheelchair is in freewheel mode, 3) meet the parking brake effectiveness requirement in Table 1 when tested according to 8.4.2.3 and, after testing a
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