National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of ISO 7176‑6:2018. It supersedes BS ISO 7176‑6:2001, which is withdrawn.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee CH/173, Assistive products for persons with disability.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 June 2018.

Foreword

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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 173, Assistive products, Subcommittee SC 1, Wheelchairs.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 7176‑6:2001), which has been technically revised.

The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:

requirements concerning acceleration, deceleration and speed on ramps have been removed.

A list of all parts in the ISO 7176 series can be found on the ISO website.

Introduction

Maximum speed can be an important factor in the selection of the most appropriate wheelchair for individual people.

Maximum speed can have an influence on whether an electrically powered mobility device may be used on or off footpaths, or both, depending upon local legislation. Some people's main concern may be to travel as fast as possible, whereas other people may be apprehensive of higher speeds. In addition, other tests in the ISO 7176 series may require the determination of maximum speed in order to carry out their procedures.

These tests specify a consistent method of determining maximum values of speed to provide comparable results.

1 Scope

This document specifies test methods for determining the maximum speed of electrically powered wheelchairs, including scooters, intended to carry one person with a maximum nominal speed not exceeding 15 km/h (4,167 m/s) on a level surface.

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Apparatus

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

5 Preparation of the test wheelchair

6 Determination of maximum speed on a horizontal surface

7 Test report

8 Disclosure

Bibliography

BS ISO 7176-6:2018

Wheelchairs - Determination of maximum speed of electrically powered wheelchairs

Current

Published:

30 Jun 2018