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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12184September 2006ICS 11.180.10Supersedes EN 12184:1999
English VersionElectrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers -Requirements and test methodsFauteuils roulants électriques, scooters et leurs chargeurs -Exigences et méthodes d'essaiElektrorollstühle und -mobile und zugehörige Ladegeräte -Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 August 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 12184:2006 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.5 Introduction.6 1 Scope.7 2 Normative references.7 3 Terms and definitions.8 4 Test apparatus.10 5 Type classes.11 6 General requirements.12 7 Design requirements.12 7.1 Foot supports, leg supports and arm supports.12 7.2 Pneumatic tyres.12 7.3 Fitting an anterior pelvic support.13 7.4 Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles.13 7.5 Braking systems.13 7.6 Freewheel device.13 7.7 Component mass.13 7.8 Battery enclosures and containers.14 7.9 Audible warning device.14 7.10 Operations intended to be carried out by the user and/or attendant.14 7.11 Controls operated when seated.15 7.12 Attendant control unit, push handles and handgrips.15 7.13 Charging connector.16 8 Performance requirements.16 8.1 General.16 8.2 Foot support assembly, leg supports or arm supports.16 8.2.1 Requirements.16 8.2.2 Tests.16 8.3 Static, impact and fatigue strength.17 8.3.1 Requirements.17 8.3.2 Test.17 8.4 Braking system.17 8.4.1 General requirements.17 8.4.2 Tests.18 8.5 Battery containers.20 8.5.1 Requirement.20 8.5.2 Test for leakage and spillage.20 8.6 Audible warning device.20 8.6.1 Requirements.20 8.6.2 Test.21 8.7 Operating force.21 8.7.1 Requirements.21 8.7.2 Test.21 8.8 Attendant control unit, push handles and handgrips.22 8.8.1 Requirements.22 8.8.2 Test.22 8.9 Charging connector.22 8.9.1 Requirements.22



EN 12184:2006 (E) 3 8.9.2 Test.23 8.10 Joystick and lever operated control input devices.23 8.10.1 Requirement for fatigue strength.23 8.10.2 Test for fatigue strength.23 8.11 Performance of driving characteristics.23 8.11.1 General.23 8.11.2 Ability to climb maximum safe slope.24 8.11.3 Ground unevenness.24 8.11.4 Maximum downhill speed.25 8.11.5 Dynamic stability.25 8.11.6 Obstacle climbing.26 8.11.7 Static stability.26 8.11.8 Maximum speed.26 8.11.9 Minimum range.27 8.12 Surface temperature.27 8.13 Noise.27 8.13.1 Requirements.27 8.13.2 Tests.27 8.14 Resistance to ignition.28 8.14.1 Upholstered composite parts.28 8.14.2 Foam materials.28 8.14.3 Other parts.28 8.15 Climatic test.29 8.16 Seating adjustments for tilt and recline systems.29 8.16.1 Requirements.29 8.16.2 Test method.29 9 Electrical requirements.29 9.1 General requirements.29 9.2 Requirement for controller on/off switch.29 9.3 Requirement for power indicator.30 9.4 Requirements for circuit protection.30 9.5 Requirements for connections to batteries.30 9.6 Requirements for battery chargers.30 9.7 Charge level indicator.30 10 Requirements for information supplied by the manufacturer.30 10.1 General.30 10.2 Pre-sale information.31 10.3 User information.32 10.4 Service information.33 10.5 Labels.33 11 Test report.33 12 Tables.35 13 Figures.38 Annex A (informative)
Recommendations for dimensions and manoeuvring area of electrically powered wheelchairs.45 A.1 Specific dimensions.45 A.1.1 Dimensions when ready for use.45 A.1.2 Push handle height.45 A.1.3 Ground clearance.45 A.2 Manoeuvring area.46 A.2.1 Turning radius.46 A.2.2 Turn-around width.46 A.3 Speed settings.46



EN 12184:2006 (E) 4 Annex B (informative)
Recommended design features.48 B.1 Introduction.48 B.2 General recommendations.48 B.2.1 Anti-tip devices.48 B.2.2 Component mass.48 B.2.3 Fittings and tools.48 B.2.4 Tyres.48 B.2.5 Means to inflate tyres.48 B.2.6 Surface temperature.48 B.2.7 User transfer into or out of the wheelchair.49 B.2.8 Resistance to contamination from urine incontinence.49 B.2.9 Indication for maximum safe slope.49 B.2.10 Mirrors.49 B.2.11 Head support.49 B.2.12 Accidental operation of parking brakes or freewheel.49 B.3 Recommendations for performance characteristics.50 B.3.1 Mechanical damage of electronic units.50 B.3.2 Indication of electrical faults.50 B.3.3 Single fault protection.50 B.3.4 Batteries and their containers.50 B.3.5 Lighting.50 B.3.6 Control mechanism feedback.50 B.3.7 Freewheel alarm.50 B.3.8 Maximum speed.50 Annex C (informative)
Recommended seating design.51 Annex D (informative)
Manoeuvring forces.52 D.1 Recommendations.52 D.1.1 Push handle force.52 D.1.2 Handrim force.52 D.2 Manoeuvring test for handrim activated power assisted wheelchairs.52 Annex E (informative)
Technical changes from EN 12184:1999.53 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices.55 Bibliography.58



EN 12184:2006 (E) 5 Foreword This document (EN 12184:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 293 “Assistive products for persons with disability”, the secretariat of which is held by SIS. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2007. This document supersedes EN 12184:1999. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC of June 1993 concerning medical devices. For relationship(s) with the applicable EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. Informative Annex E provides details of significant technical changes between this European Standard and the previous edition of 1999. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.



EN 12184:2006 (E) 6 Introduction This is the first revision of this European Standard which was originally issued in 1999. Where this European Standard does not apply to particular wheelchairs, contracting parties should consider if appropriate parts of this European Standard can be used. Manufacturers may also wish to consider if appropriate parts of this European Standard can be used to assess the performance of their products against the Essential Requirements of the Council Directive concerning medical devices 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993. This European Standard contains requirements for ergonomic design related to the ease of wheelchair operation. They are intended to be applicable to at least 80 % of adult users and are based upon  the body size of users within the range 5th percentile adult female to 95th percentile adult male,  the abilities and restrictions of a 65 year old 50th percentile female, and  the wheelchair being equipped with operating devices which are not custom-made for individual users.



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1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person which includes  manual wheelchairs with add-on power kits used for propulsion,  electrically powered wheelchairs and  electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels. It also specifies requirements and test methods for battery chargers for wheelchairs and scooters. This European Standard does not apply in total to:  wheelchairs intended for special purposes, such as sports,  custom-made wheelchairs,  handrim activated power assisted wheelchairs and  powered office chairs. NOTE Requirements for manually propelled wheelchairs are specified in EN 12183. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1021-1:, Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 1: Ignition source smouldering cigarette EN 1021-2:, Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 2: Ignition source match flame equivalent EN 12182:1999, Technical aids for disabled persons — General requirements and test methods EN 50272-3:2002, Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations — Part 3: Traction batteries EN 60335-1, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60335-1:2001) EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529:1989) EN 60601-1, Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements for safety (IEC 60601-1:1988) EN 60942:2004, Electroacoustics — Sound calibrators (IEC 60942:2003) EN 61000-3-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 3-2: Limits — Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase) (IEC 61000-3-2:2005)



EN 12184:2006 (E) 8 EN ISO 14971, Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices (ISO 14971:2000) ISO 7176-1:1999, Wheelchairs — Part 1: Determination of static stability ISO 7176-2:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 2: Determination of dynamic stability of electric wheelchairs ISO 7176-3:2003, Wheelchairs — Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes ISO 7176-4:1997, Wheelchairs — Part 4: Energy consumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters for determination of theoretical distance range ISO 7176-6:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 6: Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration of electric wheelchairs ISO 7176-8:1998, Wheelchairs — Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7176-9:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 9: Climatic test for electric wheelchairs ISO 7176-10:1988, Wheelchairs — Part 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing ability of electric wheelchairs ISO 7176-11:1992, Wheelchairs — Part 11: Test dummies ISO 7176-13:1989, Wheelchairs — Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces ISO 7176-14:1997, Wheelchairs — Part 14: Power and control systems for electric wheelchairs — Requirements and test methods ISO 7176-15:1996, Wheelchairs — Part 15: Requirements for informative disclosure, documentation and labelling ISO 7176-19:2001, Wheelchairs — Part 19: Wheeled mobility devices for use in motor vehicles ISO 7176-21:2003, Wheelchairs — Part 21: Requirements and test methods for electromagnetic compatibility of electrically powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters ISO 7176-22:2000, Wheelchairs — Part 22: Set-up procedures ISO/DIS 7176-26:2006, Wheelchairs — Part 26: Vocabulary ISO 10542-5:2004, Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped persons — Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint systems — Part 5: Systems for specific wheelchairs 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document the terms and definitions given in ISO/DIS 7176-26:2006 (with the exception of the definition of wheelchair which is replaced by 3.12 below), ISO 7176-14:1997, EN 12182:1999 and the following apply. 3.1 audible warning device device making a warning sound or noise EXAMPLE horn



EN 12184:2006 (E) 9 3.2 automatic brake means for holding a wheelchair stationary on the level or on a slope when the speed control input device is set for zero speed 3.3 carry-on battery charger off-board battery charger intended for transportation on a wheelchair 3.4 ground clearance height of free space below the loaded wheelchair NOTE The ground clearance is an indication for the capability of the wheelchair to negotiate obstacles. 3.5 loaded wheelchair wheelchair loaded with a dummy as specified in 4.10 or loaded with a human test user 3.6 maximum safe slope maximum slope specified by the manufacturer on which the wheelchair meets all the requirements of dynamic stability, static stability, braking performance and slope climbing, traversing and descending 3.7 on-board charger charger that is built into the wheelchair that cannot be removed without the use of tools and cannot be disconnected from the battery without the use of tools. 3.8 seat reference point intersection of the seat reference plane and the back support reference plane at half the width of the seat (see Figure 1) NOTE The seat reference plane is specified in 3.2 of ISO 7176-7:1998 and the back support reference plane is specified with the nam
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