PREN 12183 : DRAFT 2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test apparatus
5 General requirements
6 Design requirements
7 Performance requirements
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer
9 Test report
Annex A (informative) Recommendation for dimensions and manoeuvring
                      area
      A.1.1 Dimensions when ready for use
      A.1.2 Push handle height
      A.1.3 Ground clearance
      A.2.1 Turning radius
      A.2.2 Turn-around width
Annex B (informative) Recommended design features
      B.2.1 Fittings and tools
      B.2.2 Tyres
      B.2.3 Means to inflate tyres
      B.2.4 Surface temperature
      B.2.5 Recommendations related to the user transferring
            into or out of the wheelchair
      B.2.6 Resistance to contamination from urine incontinence
      B.2.7 Head support
      B.2.8 Accidental operation of parking brakes
      B.2.9 Tipping device
Annex C (informative) Recommended seating design
Annex D (informative) Manoeuvring forces
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

Specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs intended to carry one person.