• NEN EN 12184 : 2014

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    ELECTRICALLY POWERED WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS AND THEIR CHARGERS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Netherlands Standards

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Test equipment
    5 Type classes
    6 General requirements
    7 Design requirements
    7.1 Footrests and legrests
    7.2 Requirements for pneumatic tyres
    7.3 Requirements for fitting a seat belt
    7.4 Requirements for armrests and backrests
    7.5 Requirements for wheelchairs intended for use
         as seats in motor vehicles
    7.6 Requirements for braking systems
    7.7 Requirement for component weight
    7.8 Requirements for battery enclosures
    7.9 Battery containers
    7.10 Audible warning device
    8 Performance requirements
    8.1 Static, impact and fatigue strength - Requirements
         and test method for static, impact and fatigue strength
    8.2 Parking brake performance and strength
    8.3 Control input devices
    8.4 Performance of driving characteristics
    8.5 Surface temperature
    8.6 Noise
    8.7 Environmental protection
    8.8 Resistance to ignition
    8.9 Resistance to corrosion
    9 Electrical requirements
    9.1 General requirements
    9.2 Requirement for controller switch
    9.3 Requirement for power indicator
    9.4 Requirements for circuit protection
    9.5 Requirement for disengagement of automatic brakes
    9.6 Requirements for connections to batteries
    9.7 Requirements for battery chargers
    9.8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    10 Information supplied by the manufacturer
    10.1 General
    10.2 User manual
    10.3 Labelling
    10.4 Specification sheets
    Annex A (informative) Recommended design features
    Annex B (informative) Recommended seating design
    Annex C (informative) Recommendations for ease of operation
    Annex D (informative) Recommendations for lighting
    Annex E (informative) Resistance to corrosion
    Annex F (informative) Mobile telephones
    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 electrically powered wheelchairs, including electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels, with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person of mass not greater than 300 kg.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Netherlands Standards
    Status Current
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