EN 1865-6:2024
(Main)Patient handling equipment used in ambulances - Part 6: Powered chairs
Patient handling equipment used in ambulances - Part 6: Powered chairs
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the design and performance of power assisted chairs, which are used for the conveyance of patients to and/or from road ambulances. It aims to ensure patient safety and to minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
Patiententransportmittel im Rettungsdienstfahrzeug - Teil 6: Kraftunterstützte Patiententransportstühle
Dieses Dokument legt die Mindestanforderungen an die Ausführung und Gebrauchstauglichkeit kraftunterstützter Krankenstühle fest, die zum Transport von Patienten zu und/oder aus Krankenkraftwagen eingesetzt werden. Es ist das Ziel, für die Sicherheit des Patienten zu sorgen und die körperliche Anstrengung des Personals, das dieses Transportmittel bedient, zu minimieren.
Équipements pour le transport de patients dans les ambulances - Part 6 : Chaise motorisée
Le présent document définit les exigences minimales pour la conception et les performances des fauteuils à assistance électrique, qui sont utilisés pour le transport des patients vers et/ou depuis les ambulances routières. Il vise à assurer la sécurité des patients et à minimiser l'effort physique requis par le personnel qui utilise l'équipement.
Oprema za ravnanje s pacienti v reševalnih vozilih - 6. del: Pogonski električni stoli
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2024
Oprema za ravnanje s pacienti v reševalnih vozilih - 6. del: Pogonski električni stoli
Patient handling equipment used in ambulances - Part 6: Powered chairs
Krankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil 6: Kraftunterstützte Krankenstühle
Spécifications d'équipements pour le transport de patient dans les ambulances routières
- Partie 6 : Fauteuils à assistance électrique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1865-6:2024
ICS:
11.160 Prva pomoč First aid
43.160 Vozila za posebne namene Special purpose vehicles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 1865-6
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.160
English Version
Patient handling equipment used in ambulances - Part 6:
Powered chairs
Équipements pour le transport de patients dans les Krankentransportmittel im Krankenkraftwagen - Teil
ambulances - Part 6 : Chaise motorisée 6: Kraftunterstützte Krankenstühle
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 August 2024.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Requirements . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Dimensions . 5
4.3 Mass . 5
4.4 Loading capacity . 6
4.5 Frame . 6
4.6 Power source . 6
4.7 Seat and backrest . 6
4.8 Restraint system . 6
4.9 Flammability — toxicity burning gases. 6
4.10 Permanent deformation of the frame and backrest lying-sitting area . 6
4.11 Locking . 7
5 Marking . 7
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European standard and the General
Safety and Performance Requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 aimed to be
covered. 8
Bibliography . 11
European foreword
This document (EN 1865-6:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 239 “Rescue
systems”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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 April 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This European Standard is a part of EN 1865, Patient handling equipment used in ambulances, which
consists of the following parts:
• Part 1: General stretcher systems and patient handling equipment; (foreseen for revision)
• Part 2: Power assisted stretcher;
• Part 3: Heavy duty stretcher; (foreseen for revision)
• Part 4: Foldable patient transfer chair; (foreseen for revision)
• Part 5: Stretcher support; (foreseen for revision)
• Part 6: Powered chairs; (this document)
• Part 7: Isolation transport system (preliminary work item under development).
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the design and performance of power assisted
chairs, which are used for the conveyance of patients to and/or from road ambulances. It aims to ensure
patient safety and to minimize the physical effort required by staff operating the equipment.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 597-1:2015, Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases - Part 1:
Ignition source smouldering cigarette
EN 60601-1-2:2015, Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and
essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances — Requirements and tests
(IEC 60601-1-2:2014 )
EN 62366-1:2015, Medical devices — Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
(IEC 62366-1:2015 )
EN ISO 15223-1:2021, Medical devices - Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the
manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements (ISO 15223-1:2021)
EN ISO 20417:2021, Medical devices - Information to be supplied by the manufacturer (ISO 20417:2021,
Corrected version 2021-12)
As impacted by EN 60601-1-2:2015/A1:2021.
As impacted by IEC 60601-1-2:2014/AMD1:2020.
As impacted by EN 60601-1-2:2015/AC:2015, EN 60601-1-2:2015/AC:2016-09 and
EN 60601-1-2:2015/A1:2020.
As impacted by IEC 62366-1:2015/COR1:2016 and IEC 62366-1:2015/AMD1:2020.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
power assisted chair
device designed to transfer a patient in a sitting position to the road ambulance, but not to be used to
transport a patient within the road ambulance
4 Requirements
4.1 General
These power assisted chairs shall be fitted with a powered mechanism to assist the descent and/or ascent
of steps in order to minimize the need for manual transportation of the patient and chair.
When power assisted chairs are operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions,
they should not present any high level of risk. Any identified risk shall be reduced as far as possible.
The chair shall ensure that the operators are able to use the chair on stairs whilst maintaining good
ergonomics and posture (e.g. by handles, bars).
All equipment for the handling of patients shall be free of any sharp edges or deformation that could cause
injury to persons or damage to other equipment. The minimum radius should be 0,5 mm.
4.2 Dimensions
The dimensions of the power assisted chair in open position shall be as follows:
• The seat:
• minimum height of 300 mm, measured from the ground;
• maximum height of 550 mm, measured from the ground;
• minimum width of 330 mm;
• minimum depth of 350 mm.
• The backrest:
• minimum height of 395 mm, measured from the seat;
• minimum width of 300 mm.
4.3 Mass
The total mass (excluding patient restraint) shall be not more than 32 kg.
The mass should be as low as possible.
4.4 Loading capacity
The loading capacity shall be a minimum of 200 kg. A label on the powered chair should indicate the
maximum loading capacity.
4.5 Frame
The frame of the power assisted chair shall be a sturdy, lightweight construction. It shall be furnished
with 2 non-slip lift points on the lower frame, and 2 non-slip lift points on the top frame. It shall also have
a footrest and a minimum of two wheels of a diameter 100 mm minimum at the rear. It shall be possible
to store the power assisted chair in a folded position.
4.6 Power source
a) The chair travel mechanism shall have an integral safety feature to prevent the chair from
uncontrolled ascent / descent. An override system shall be provided to allow the chair to be used
manually in the event of power loss. The override system shall be easily accessible to the operator(s).
b) If a battery is fitted it shall be supplied with a facility to charge from both the vehicle voltage or from
an external AC power supply. The system shall also indicate the battery power condition. In case of
power loss, a second battery combined with a charger shall be available.
c) The operating controls shall be clearly and permanently labelled, preferably with graphical symbols,
indicating their positions and settings according to EN 60601-1-2:2015 and EN 62366-1:2015.
4.7 Seat and backrest
The patient seat and backrest shall be made of a strong material which is bacteria resistant, fungi
resistant, stain resistant, putrid resistant, easy to clean, washable, waterproof and petrol-oil resistant.
4.8 Restraint system
Patient restraint-systems shall secure the patient, but at the same time shall permit treatment of the
patient. Carrying patients down stairs would require a system designed to avoid patient movement side-
to-side and up-and-down, forward from pelvis and forward from shoulders.
All restraint systems shall have a quick-release.
4.9 Flammability — toxicity burning gases
There shall be no progressive smoldering or flaming ignition when tested in accordance with
EN 597-1:2015.
4.10 Permanent deformation of the frame and backrest lying-sitting area
Place the chair handles on supports. Suspend chair by the handles as if the chair was being carried.
Secure the chair handles to the supports with restraint straps to prevent the handles from sliding off the
supports.
Load the chair with a weight of 320 kg, distributing the weight as a patient's weight would be distributed.
Following this test, tip the chair back on wheels as if transporting a patient and roll the chair over smooth
surfaces, door sills, minor obstructions, and any
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