EN 12183:2014

Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs intended to carry one person of mass not greater than 250 kg.
It also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment.
This European Standard does not apply in total to:
-   wheelchairs intended for special purposes, such as sports, showering or toileting,
-   manual wheelchairs with handrim-activated power-assisted propulsion,
-   custom-made wheelchairs,
-   stand-up wheelchairs, and
-   manual wheelchairs with add-on power kits used for propulsion.
NOTE   Requirements for electrically powered wheelchairs are specified in EN 12184.

Muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle fest, die für die Beförderung einer Person mit einem Höchstgewicht von 250 kg bestimmt sind.
Sie legt auch Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle mit elektrischen Zusatzantrieb fest.
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm gilt nicht vollständig für:
 Rollstühle für besondere Zwecke, wie für die Verwendung beim Sport, beim Duschen oder bei der Toilettenbenutzung;
 muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle mit Greifreifen betätigtem kraftunterstütztem Zusatzantrieb;
 kundenspezifisch angefertigte Rollstühle;
 Aufsteh-Rollstühle; und
 muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle mit elektrischen Zusatzantrieben für die Fortbewegung.
ANMERKUNG Die Anforderungen an Elektrorollstühle sind in EN 12184 festgelegt.

Fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie des exigences et des méthodes d’essai relatives aux fauteuils
roulants manuels conçus pour accueillir une personne dont le poids n'excède pas 250 kg.
Elle spécifie également des exigences et des méthodes d’essai pour les fauteuils roulants manuels munis
d'un équipement électrique auxiliaire.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas en totalité aux :
— fauteuils roulants prévus pour des usages spéciaux, tels que le sport, la douche, la toilette,
— fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle munis d'une propulsion motorisée actionnée par une main
courante,
— fauteuils sur mesure,
— fauteuils roulants verticalisateurs, et
— fauteuils roulants équipés de kits de motorisation utilisés pour la propulsion.
NOTE Les exigences relatives aux fauteuils roulants à propulsion électrique sont spécifiées dans l'EN 12184.

Invalidski vozički z ročnim upravljanjem - Zahteve in preskusne metode

Standard EN 12183 določa zahteve in preskusne metode za invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem, ki so namenjeni za osebo s težo do 250 kg. Določa tudi zahteve in preskusne metode za invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem z električno pomožno opremo. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja v celoti za: – invalidske vozičke, ki so namenjeni za specifične namene, kot je šport, tuširanje ali toaletno uporabo, – invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem s pomožnim pogonom na kolesnem obroču, – invalidske vozičke po meri, – invalidske vozičke z možnostjo stoječega položaja in – invalidske vozičke z ročnim upravljanjem z vgrajenimi pogonskimi sistemi.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 25-Mar-2014
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Apr-2025
• ICS: 11.180.10 - Aids and adaptation for moving
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 293 - Technical aids for disabled persons
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 293/WG 9 - Wheelchairs - Revision of EN 12183 and EN 12184
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Start Date: 07-Sep-2022
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2007/47/EC - Directive 2007/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 5 September 2007 amending Council Directive 90/385/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to active implantable medical devices, Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices and Directive 98/8/EC concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market
• Directive: 2008/57/EC - Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Directive: 93/42/EEC - Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices
• Mandate: M/295 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the development of European standards relating to medical devices
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12183:2014 - Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Replaces: EN 12183:2009 - Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Replaced By: EN 12183:2022 - Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 08-May-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12183
March 2014 ICS 11.180.10 Supersedes EN 12183:2009English Version
Manual wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
Fauteuils roulants à propulsion manuelle - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Muskelkraftbetriebene Rollstühle - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Page Foreword .5 Introduction .6 1 Scope .7 2 Normative references .7 3 Terms and definitions .8 4 Test apparatus .8 5 General requirements .9 6 Preparation for testing . 10 6.1 General . 10 6.2 Test dummy . 10 7 Wheelchair performance . 10 7.1 Static stability . 10 7.1.1 Requirements . 10 7.1.2 Test method . 10 7.2 Static, impact and fatigue strength . 10 7.2.1 Requirements . 10 7.2.2 Test . 10 7.3 Tilting fatigue strength . 11 7.3.1 General . 11 7.3.2 Requirement . 11 7.3.3 Test method . 11 7.4 Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles . 11 7.5 Surface temperature . 12 8 Component properties . 12 8.1 Foot supports, lower leg support assemblies and arm supports . 12 8.1.1 Requirements . 12 8.1.2 Test methods . 13 8.2 Component mass . 13 8.3 Pneumatic tyres . 13 8.4 Anterior pelvic support . 14 8.5 Resistance to ignition . 14 8.5.1 Upholstered composite parts . 14 8.5.2 Foam materials . 14 8.5.3 Other parts . 14 9 Propulsion and braking systems . 14 9.1 Means for operating brakes . 14 9.1.1 Requirement . 14 9.1.2 Test method for determination of brake operating forces . 15 9.2 Braking functions . 15 9.2.1 Requirements . 16 9.2.2 Test methods . 16 9.3 Pushing force . 17 9.3.1 Requirements . 17 9.3.2 Test . 17 SIST EN 12183:2014

Recommendations for dimensions and manoeuvring space of manual wheelchairs . 32 A.1 Specific dimensions . 32 A.1.1 Dimensions when ready for use and when folded and/or dismantled . 32 A.1.2 Push handle height . 32 A.1.3 Ground clearance . 32 A.2 Manoeuvring space . 32 A.2.1 Turning diameter . 32 A.2.2 Pivot width . 32 Annex B (informative)
Recommended design features . 34 B.1 Introduction . 34 B.2 General recommendations . 34 B.2.1 Fittings and tools . 34 B.2.2 Tyres . 34 B.2.3 Means to inflate tyres . 34 B.2.4 Surface temperature . 34 B.2.5 Occupant transfer into or out of the wheelchair . 34 B.2.6 Resistance to contamination from urine incontinence . 35 B.2.7 Head support . 35 B.2.8 Tipping device . 35 B.2.9 Anti-tip devices . 35 B.2.10 Accidental release of parking brakes . 35 B.2.11 Continuous operating forces . 35 Annex C (informative)
EN 12183 and rail interoperability . 36 C.1 Background . 36 SIST EN 12183:2014

Recommendations for castor stem angle . 37 D.1 Recommendations . 37 D.2 Test method . 37 Annex E (informative)
Technical changes from previous editions of EN 12183 . 38 E.1 Technical changes between the first (1999) and second (2006) editions . 38 E.2 Technical changes between the second (2006) and third (2009) editions . 39 E.3 Technical changes from the third (2009) edition . 40 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC . 41 Bibliography . 45
+)°, or at the maximum angle specified by the manufacturer for parking brake use if it is greater. If the wheelchair has adjustable stability or if the manufacturer declares that the wheelchair static stability is less than 7°, apply to the wheelchair the minimum force, perpendicular to the test plane, necessary for all wheels to remain in contact with the test plane during the test procedure. c) Repeat b) with the wheelchair facing downhill. d) Determine whether the parking brakes hold the loaded wheelchair stationary on the slope. 9.2.2.2 Test method for protrusion of parts of parking brakes a) Engage the parking brake. b) Move or remove the arm support to enable transfer. c) Check whether any part of the parking brake protrudes above the level of the occupied seat. 9.2.2.3 Test method for fatigue strength of parking brakes a) Carry out the test with the parking brake mounted on the wheelchair or mounted on a suitable test fixture that simulates mounting on the wheelchair. If the wheelchair is fitted with two identical brakes (left and right), test only one of the brakes. b) Adjust the parking brake in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions without exceeding the operating force requirement stated in Table 1. SIST EN 12183:2014
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