• NEN EN 12183 : 2014

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    MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Netherlands Standards

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    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

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    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.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Netherlands Standards
    Status Current
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