EN 12183:2014

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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
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.
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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 . 34 B.2.6 Resistance to contamination from urine incontinence . 35 B.2.7 Head support . 35 B.2.8 Tipping device . 35 B.2.9 Anti-tip devices . 35 B.2.10 Accidental release of parking brakes . 35 B.2.11 Continuous operating forces . 35 Annex C (informative)
EN 12183 and rail interoperability . 36 C.1 Background . 36 SIST EN 12183:2014

Recommendations for castor stem angle . 37 D.1 Recommendations . 37 D.2 Test method . 37 Annex E (informative)
Technical changes from previous editions of EN 12183 . 38 E.1 Technical changes between the first (1999) and second (2006) editions . 38 E.2 Technical changes between the second (2006) and third (2009) editions . 39 E.3 Technical changes from the third (2009) edition . 40 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC . 41 Bibliography . 45
+)°, or at the maximum angle specified by the manufacturer for parking brake use if it is greater. If the wheelchair has adjustable stability or if the manufacturer declares that the wheelchair static stability is less than 7°, apply to the wheelchair the minimum force, perpendicular to the test plane, necessary for all wheels to remain in contact with the test plane during the test procedure. c) Repeat b) with the wheelchair facing downhill. d) Determine whether the parking brakes hold the loaded wheelchair stationary on the slope. 9.2.2.2 Test method for protrusion of parts of parking brakes a) Engage the parking brake. b) Move or remove the arm support to enable transfer. c) Check whether any part of the parking brake protrudes above the level of the occupied seat. 9.2.2.3 Test method for fatigue strength of parking brakes a) Carry out the test with the parking brake mounted on the wheelchair or mounted on a suitable test fixture that simulates mounting on the wheelchair. If the wheelchair is fitted with two identical brakes (left and right), test only one of the brakes. b) Adjust the parking brake in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions without exceeding the operating force requirement stated in Table 1. SIST EN 12183:2014
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