EN 12184:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test apparatus
5 Type classes
6 General requirements
7 Preparation for testing
8 Wheelchair performance
9 Component properties
10 Propulsion and braking systems
11 Operations
12 Electrical systems
13 Information supplied by the manufacturer
14 Test report
15 Tables
16 Figures
Annex A (informative) - Recommendations for dimensions
        and manoeuvring space of electrically powered
        wheelchairs
Annex B (informative) - Recommended design features
Annex C (informative) - Recommendations for lighting
        and reflectors
Annex D (informative) - EN 12184 and rail interoperability
Annex E (informative) - Recommendations for safety in
        freewheel mode
Annex F (informative) - Wheelchairs with nominal speed
        of not less than 10 km/h - Dynamic stability
        for slopes of 10 degree or steeper
Annex G (informative) - Technical changes from previous
        editions of EN 12184
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of
         Council Directive 93/42/EEC
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies 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.It also specifies requirements and test methods for battery chargers for wheelchairs and scooters.This European Standard does not apply in total to:-electrically powered wheelchairs intended for special purposes, such as sports, showering or toileting,-manual wheelchairs with handrim-activated power-assisted propulsion,-custom-made electrically powered wheelchairs,-electrically powered stand-up wheelchairs,-manual wheelchairs with add-on power kits used for propulsion and-electrically powered office chairs.NOTERequirements for manually propelled wheelchairs are specified in EN 12183.