Foreword

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Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

International Standard ISO 7176‑1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 173, Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped persons, Subcommittee SC 1, Wheelchairs.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 7176‑1:1986), which has been technically revised.

ISO 7176 consists of the following parts, under the general title Wheelchairs:

— Part 1: Determination of static stability
— Part 2: Determination of dynamic stability of electric wheelchairs
— Part 3: Determination of efficiency of brakes
— Part 4: Determination of energy consumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters — Theoretical range
— Part 5: Determination of overall dimensions, mass and turning space
— Part 6: Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and retardation of electric wheelchairs
— Part 7: Measurement of seating and wheel dimensions
— Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths
— Part 9: Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs
— Part 10: Determination of the obstacle-climbing ability of electric wheelchairs
— Part 11: Test dummies
— Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces
— Part 14: Power and control systems of electric wheelchairs — Requirements and test methods
— Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labelling
— Part 16: Requirements and test methods for resistance to ignition of upholstered parts

The following parts are also on the programme of work:
— Part 17: Serial interface for electric wheelchair controllers
— Part 19: Requirements and test methods for transportation wheelchairs for use in motor vehicles
— Part 20: Determination of the performance of stand-up type wheelchairs
— Part 21: Requirements and test methods for electromagnetic compatibility of powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters
— Part 22: Set-up procedures
— Part 23: Requirements and test methods for attendant-operated stair-climbing devices
— Part 24: Requirements and test methods for user-operated stair-climbing devices

Annexes A and B of this part of ISO 7176 are for information only.

BS ISO 7176-1:1999

Wheelchairs - Determination of static stability

Published:

15 Nov 1999

Withdrawn:

31 Oct 2014