NEN EN 12184 : 2014
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
ELECTRICALLY POWERED WHEELCHAIRS, SCOOTERS AND THEIR CHARGERS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
12-01-2013
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
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.
DocumentType |
Standard
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PublisherName |
Netherlands Standards
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Status |
Current
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Standards | Relationship |
DIN EN 12184:2014-06 | Identical |
UNE-EN 12184:2014 | Identical |
I.S. EN 12184:2014 | Identical |
BS EN 12184:2014 | Identical |
NS EN 12184 : 2014 | Identical |
UNI EN 12184 : 2014 | Identical |
EN 12184:2014 | Identical |
SN EN 12184:2014 | Identical |
NF EN 12184 : 2014 | Identical |
ONORM EN 12184 : 2014 | Identical |
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