EN 12184:2022

Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers - Requirements and test methods EN 12184:2022

Publication date:   Dec 15, 2022

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60.60 Standard published   Sep 7, 2022

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CEN/TC 293 Assistive products and accessibility

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11.180.10   Aids and adaptation for moving

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This document specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs, with a maximum speed not exceeding 20 km/h, intended to carry one person of mass not less than 25 kg and not greater than 300 kg, including
- electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels,
- manual wheelchairs with an add-on electrically powered drive system,
- handrim-activated power-assisted wheelchairs,
- electrically powered stand-up wheelchairs,
- wheelchairs with a pivot drive wheel unit, and
- push-assist wheelchairs.
This document does not apply to balancing wheelchairs, custom-made electrically powered wheelchairs or electrically powered wheelchairs intended for use in sports.
This document also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment.

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EN 12184:2022
60.60 Standard published
Sep 7, 2022