EN 12183:2014
(Main)Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs intended to carry one person of mass not greater than 250 kg.
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 or toileting,
- manual wheelchairs with handrim-activated power-assisted propulsion,
- custom-made wheelchairs,
- stand-up wheelchairs, and
- manual wheelchairs with add-on power kits used for propulsion.
NOTE Requirements for electrically powered wheelchairs are specified in EN 12184.
Muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle fest, die für die Beförderung einer Person mit einem Höchstgewicht von 250 kg bestimmt sind.
Sie legt auch Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle mit elektrischen Zusatzantrieb fest.
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm gilt nicht vollständig für:
Rollstühle für besondere Zwecke, wie für die Verwendung beim Sport, beim Duschen oder bei der Toilettenbenutzung;
muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle mit Greifreifen betätigtem kraftunterstütztem Zusatzantrieb;
kundenspezifisch angefertigte Rollstühle;
Aufsteh-Rollstühle; und
muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle mit elektrischen Zusatzantrieben für die Fortbewegung.
ANMERKUNG Die Anforderungen an Elektrorollstühle sind in EN 12184 festgelegt.
Fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
La présente Norme européenne spécifie des exigences et des méthodes d’essai relatives aux fauteuils
roulants manuels conçus pour accueillir une personne dont le poids n'excède pas 250 kg.
Elle spécifie également des exigences et des méthodes d’essai pour les fauteuils roulants manuels munis
d'un équipement électrique auxiliaire.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas en totalité aux :
— fauteuils roulants prévus pour des usages spéciaux, tels que le sport, la douche, la toilette,
— fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle munis d'une propulsion motorisée actionnée par une main
courante,
— fauteuils sur mesure,
— fauteuils roulants verticalisateurs, et
— fauteuils roulants équipés de kits de motorisation utilisés pour la propulsion.
NOTE Les exigences relatives aux fauteuils roulants à propulsion électrique sont spécifiées dans l'EN 12184.
Invalidski vozički z ročnim upravljanjem - Zahteve in preskusne metode
Standard EN 12183 določa zahteve in preskusne metode za invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem, ki so namenjeni za osebo s težo do 250 kg. Določa tudi zahteve in preskusne metode za invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem z električno pomožno opremo. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja v celoti za: – invalidske vozičke, ki so namenjeni za specifične namene, kot je šport, tuširanje ali toaletno uporabo, – invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem s pomožnim pogonom na kolesnem obroču, – invalidske vozičke po meri, – invalidske vozičke z možnostjo stoječega položaja in – invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem z vgrajenimi pogonskimi sistemi.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.HWRGHRollstühle mit Muskelkraftantrieb - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenFauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiManual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods11.180.10JLEDQMHAids and adaptation for movingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12183:2014SIST EN 12183:2014en,de01-maj-2014SIST EN 12183:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 12183
March 2014 ICS 11.180.10 Supersedes EN 12183:2009English Version
Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
Fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Page Foreword .5 Introduction .6 1 Scope .7 2 Normative references .7 3 Terms and definitions .8 4 Test apparatus .8 5 General requirements .9 6 Preparation for testing . 10 6.1 General . 10 6.2 Test dummy . 10 7 Wheelchair performance . 10 7.1 Static stability . 10 7.1.1 Requirements . 10 7.1.2 Test method . 10 7.2 Static, impact and fatigue strength . 10 7.2.1 Requirements . 10 7.2.2 Test . 10 7.3 Tilting fatigue strength . 11 7.3.1 General . 11 7.3.2 Requirement . 11 7.3.3 Test method . 11 7.4 Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles . 11 7.5 Surface temperature . 12 8 Component properties . 12 8.1 Foot supports, lower leg support assemblies and arm supports . 12 8.1.1 Requirements . 12 8.1.2 Test methods . 13 8.2 Component mass . 13 8.3 Pneumatic tyres . 13 8.4 Anterior pelvic support . 14 8.5 Resistance to ignition . 14 8.5.1 Upholstered composite parts . 14 8.5.2 Foam materials . 14 8.5.3 Other parts . 14 9 Propulsion and braking systems . 14 9.1 Means for operating brakes . 14 9.1.1 Requirement . 14 9.1.2 Test method for determination of brake operating forces . 15 9.2 Braking functions . 15 9.2.1 Requirements . 16 9.2.2 Test methods . 16 9.3 Pushing force . 17 9.3.1 Requirements . 17 9.3.2 Test . 17 SIST EN 12183:2014
Recommendations for dimensions and manoeuvring space of manual wheelchairs . 32 A.1 Specific dimensions . 32 A.1.1 Dimensions when ready for use and when folded and/or dismantled . 32 A.1.2 Push handle height . 32 A.1.3 Ground clearance . 32 A.2 Manoeuvring space . 32 A.2.1 Turning diameter . 32 A.2.2 Pivot width . 32 Annex B (informative)
Recommended design features . 34 B.1 Introduction . 34 B.2 General recommendations . 34 B.2.1 Fittings and tools . 34 B.2.2 Tyres . 34 B.2.3 Means to inflate tyres . 34 B.2.4 Surface temperature . 34 B.2.5 Occupant transfer into or out of the wheelchair .
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