20/30403657 DC

This standard 20/30403657 DC BS EN 12184. Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers. Requirements and test methods is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.180.10 Aids and adaptation for moving

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 greater than 300 kg, including:

• electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels,

• manual wheelchairs with an add-on drive system,

• handrim-activated power-assisted wheelchairs,

• electrically powered stand-up wheelchairs,

• balancing wheelchairs,

• wheelchairs with a pivot drive wheel unit, and

• assistant-guided wheelchairs.

This document does not apply to 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.