Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their charges - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person whosepi ass does not exceed 100 kg, including the following classifications from EN I SQl 9999:1998:           1221 21   Powered affendant-controlled wheelchairs 1221 24   Electric-motor-driven wheelchairs with manual steering 1221 27   Electric-motor-driven wheelchairs with powered steering  It also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with add on power kits used for propulsion.           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; -   manually propelled wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment (only electrical features); -   custom-made wheelchairs; -   wheelchairs specially designed for, or with adaptations for, specific disabled persons; -   powered office chairs.           NOTE 1: The requirement for manually propelled wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment is specified in EN 12183:1999.           NOTE 2: Appropriate parts of the standard may be applied to the above products and other wheelchairs outside this scope.           NOTE 3: The application of the standard is limited to wheelchairs with a maximum occupant mass of 100 kg because this is the maximum mass of dummy available in ISO 7176-11. Further work is needed to investigate the effects of people with larger body masses.

Elektrorollstühle und -mobile und zugehörige Ladegeräte - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Die vorliegende Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für Elektrorollstühle und -mobile mit einer Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 15 km/h fest, die für die Beförderung einer Person mit einem Gewicht bis 100 kg ausgelegt sind, einscließlich der folgenden Klassifikation aus EN ISO 9999 : 12 21 21 Elektro-Rollstühle, zur Steuerung durch die Begleitperson; 12 21 24 Elektro-Rollstühle mit mechanischer Lenkung; 12 21 27 Elektro-Rollstühle mit kraftunterstützter Lenkung.

Fauteuils roulants électriques, trottinettes et leurs chargeurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux fauteuils roulants électriques et les trottinettes dont la vitesse maximale ne dépasse pas 15 km/h et prévus pour transporter une seule personne dont le poids n'excède pas 100kg, y compris les matériels répondant aux classifications suivantes de l'EN ISO 9999:1998 : 12 21 21 Fauteuils roulants à moteur commandés par un accompagnateur ; 12 21 24 Fauteuils roulants à entraînement par moteur électrique avec commande directionnelle manuelle ; 12 21 27 Fauteuils roulants à entraînement par moteur électrique avec commande directionnelle assistée.

Električni invalidski vozički, skuterji in njihovo polnjenje - Zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
23-Mar-1999
Withdrawal Date
12-Sep-2006
ICS
11.180 - Aids for disabled or handicapped persons
 
29.200 - Rectifiers. Convertors. Stabilized power supply
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 293 - Technical aids for disabled persons
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 293/WG 2 - Wheelchairs, scooters, micro-cars
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
13-Sep-2006
Completion Date
13-Sep-2006
Directive
93/42/EEC - Medical devices
Mandate
M/023 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the development of European standards relating to medical devices
Ref Project
SIST EN 12184:2000 - Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their charges - Requirements and test methods

Relations

Replaced By
EN 12184:2006 - Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers - Requirements and test methods
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Referred By
EN 81-70:2003 - Safety rules for the construction and installations of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and good passengers lifts - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

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EN 12184:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their charges - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person whosepi ass does not exceed 100 kg, including the following classifications from EN I SQl 9999:1998: 1221 21 Powered affendant-controlled wheelchairs 1221 24 Electric-motor-driven wheelchairs with manual steering 1221 27 Electric-motor-driven wheelchairs with powered steering It also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with add on power kits used for propulsion. 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; - manually propelled wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment (only electrical features); - custom-made wheelchairs; - wheelchairs specially designed for, or with adaptations for, specific disabled persons; - powered office chairs. NOTE 1: The requirement for manually propelled wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment is specified in EN 12183:1999. NOTE 2: Appropriate parts of the standard may be applied to the above products and other wheelchairs outside this scope. NOTE 3: The application of the standard is limited to wheelchairs with a maximum occupant mass of 100 kg because this is the maximum mass of dummy available in ISO 7176-11. Further work is needed to investigate the effects of people with larger body masses.

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person whosepi ass does not exceed 100 kg, including the following classifications from EN I SQl 9999:1998: 1221 21 Powered affendant-controlled wheelchairs 1221 24 Electric-motor-driven wheelchairs with manual steering 1221 27 Electric-motor-driven wheelchairs with powered steering It also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with add on power kits used for propulsion. 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; - manually propelled wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment (only electrical features); - custom-made wheelchairs; - wheelchairs specially designed for, or with adaptations for, specific disabled persons; - powered office chairs. NOTE 1: The requirement for manually propelled wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment is specified in EN 12183:1999. NOTE 2: Appropriate parts of the standard may be applied to the above products and other wheelchairs outside this scope. NOTE 3: The application of the standard is limited to wheelchairs with a maximum occupant mass of 100 kg because this is the maximum mass of dummy available in ISO 7176-11. Further work is needed to investigate the effects of people with larger body masses.

EN 12184:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.180 - Aids for disabled or handicapped persons; 29.200 - Rectifiers. Convertors. Stabilized power supply. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12184:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12184:2006, EN 81-70:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12184:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/42/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/023. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.PHWRGHElektrorollstühle und -mobile und zugehörige Ladegeräte - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenFauteuils roulants électriques, trottinettes et leurs chargeurs - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiElectrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their charges - Requirements and test methods11.180.10JLEDQMHAids and adaptation for movingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12184:1999SIST EN 12184:2000en01-januar-2000SIST EN 12184:2000SLOVENSKI
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