EN 12183:1999
(Main)Manually propelled wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
Manually propelled wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for manually propelled wheelchairs intended for us A by one person whose mass does not exceed 100 kg including the following classifications from EN ISO 9999:1998: 122103 Manual attendant-controlled wheelchairs 122106 Bimanual rear-wheel-driven wheelchairs 12 2109 Bimanual front-wheel-driven wheelchairs 12 2112 Bimanual lever-driven wheelchairs 122115 Single side driven non-powered wheelchairs 12 2115 Wheelchairs driven by one arm or one arm and one leg 12 2118 Foot-driven wheelchairs it also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment. This European Standard does not apply in total to: - wheelchairs intended for special purposes such as sports, showering, toiletting; - custom-made wheelchairs; - wheelchairs specially designed or with adaptations for specific disabled persons; - stand-up wheelchairs; - add-on power kits for manual wheelchairs. NOTE: The application of this 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 larger body masses.
Rollstühle mit Muskelkraftantrieb - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Rollstühle mit Muskelkraftantrieb fest, die zur Verwendung durch eine Person mit einem Körpergewicht bis 100 kg bestimmt sind, einschließlich der folgenden Klassifikation aus EN ISO 9999:1998. 12 21 03 Schieberollstühle, von der Begleitperson gelenkt; 12 21 06 Greifreifenrollstühle, Antriebsräder hinten; 12 21 09 Greifreifenrollstühle, Antriebsräder vorn; 12 21 12 Hand- hebelrollstühle; 12 21 15 Rollstühle mit einseitigem mechanischen Antrieb; Antrieb durch einen Arm oder einen Arm und ein Bein.
Fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
La présente norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle destinés à être utilisés par une personne dont le poids est inférieur à 100 kg y compris les matériels correspondant aux classifications suivantes de l'EN ISO 9999:1998: 12 21 03 Fauteuils roulants manuels manoeuvrés par un accompagnateur; 12 21 06 Fauteuils roulants manuels à grandes roues arrière, manoeuvrés par les deux bras; 12 21 09 Fauteuils roulants manuels à grandes roues avant, manoeuvrés par les deux bras; 12 21 12 Fauteuils roulants manuels à conduite bimanuelle par levier.
Invalidski vozički na ročni pogon - Zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 23-Mar-1999
- Withdrawal Date
- 12-Sep-2006
- 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
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12183:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Manually propelled wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for manually propelled wheelchairs intended for us A by one person whose mass does not exceed 100 kg including the following classifications from EN ISO 9999:1998: 122103 Manual attendant-controlled wheelchairs 122106 Bimanual rear-wheel-driven wheelchairs 12 2109 Bimanual front-wheel-driven wheelchairs 12 2112 Bimanual lever-driven wheelchairs 122115 Single side driven non-powered wheelchairs 12 2115 Wheelchairs driven by one arm or one arm and one leg 12 2118 Foot-driven wheelchairs it also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment. This European Standard does not apply in total to: - wheelchairs intended for special purposes such as sports, showering, toiletting; - custom-made wheelchairs; - wheelchairs specially designed or with adaptations for specific disabled persons; - stand-up wheelchairs; - add-on power kits for manual wheelchairs. NOTE: The application of this 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 larger body masses.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for manually propelled wheelchairs intended for us A by one person whose mass does not exceed 100 kg including the following classifications from EN ISO 9999:1998: 122103 Manual attendant-controlled wheelchairs 122106 Bimanual rear-wheel-driven wheelchairs 12 2109 Bimanual front-wheel-driven wheelchairs 12 2112 Bimanual lever-driven wheelchairs 122115 Single side driven non-powered wheelchairs 12 2115 Wheelchairs driven by one arm or one arm and one leg 12 2118 Foot-driven wheelchairs it also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment. This European Standard does not apply in total to: - wheelchairs intended for special purposes such as sports, showering, toiletting; - custom-made wheelchairs; - wheelchairs specially designed or with adaptations for specific disabled persons; - stand-up wheelchairs; - add-on power kits for manual wheelchairs. NOTE: The application of this 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 larger body masses.
EN 12183:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.180 - Aids for disabled or handicapped persons. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12183:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12183:2006, EN 81-70:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12183:1999 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.Rollstühle mit Muskelkraftantrieb - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenFauteuils roulants a propulsion manuelle - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiManually propelled wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods11.180.10JLEDQMHAids and adaptation for movingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12183:1999SIST EN 12183:2000en01-januar-2000SIST EN 12183:2000SLOVENSKI
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