NEN EN 12183 : 2014

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Test equipment
5 General requirements
6 Design requirements
    6.1 Footrests and legrests
    6.2 Requirement for pneumatic tyres
    6.3 Requirement for fitting a seat belt
    6.4 Requirement for armrests and backrests
    6.5 Requirements for wheelchairs intended for
          use as seats in motor vehicles
    6.6 Brakes
    6.7 Requirement for component weight
    6.8 Requirements for the fitting of anti-tip
          devices
7 Performance requirements
    7.1 Requirements for wheelchair static, impact
          and fatigue strength
    7.2 Parking brake performance and strength
    7.3 Resistance to ignition
    7.4 Resistance to corrosion
    7.5 Pushing force
    7.6 Tracking characteristic
    7.7 Electrically powered ancillary equipment
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer
    8.1 General
    8.2 User manual
    8.3 Labelling
Annex A (informative) Recommended design features -
Introduction
Annex B (informative) Recommended seating design
Annex C (informative) Recommendations for ease of
operation
Annex D (informative) Resistance to corrosion
Annex Z (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions of
EU Directives

Defines requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs intended to carry one person of mass not greater than 250 kg. Also defines requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment.