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AS 3695.2:2019
[Current]The objective of this Standard is to specify test requirements and minimum performance, safety and durability requirements for electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their battery chargers.
Published: 07/05/2019
Pages: 63
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
PREFACE
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test apparatus
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
5 Type classes
6 General requirements
7 Preparation for testing
7.1 General
7.2 Test dummy
7.3 Human test occupant
8 Wheelchair performance
8.1 Performance of driving characteristics
8.1.1 General
8.1.2 Ability to climb rated slope
8.1.2.1 Requirements
8.1.2.2 Test
8.1.3 Ground unevenness
8.1.3.1 Principle
8.1.3.2 Requirement
8.1.3.3 Test
8.1.4 Maximum downhill speed
8.1.4.1 Requirement
8.1.4.2 Test
8.1.5 Dynamic stability
8.1.5.1 Requirements
8.1.5.2 Test
8.1.6 Obstacle climbing and descending
8.1.6.1 Requirements
8.1.6.2 Test
8.1.7 Static stability
8.1.7.1 Requirements
8.1.7.2 Test
8.1.8 Maximum speed
8.1.8.1 Requirements
8.1.8.2 Test
8.1.9 Distance range
8.1.9.1 Requirements
8.1.9.2 Test
8.2 Static, impact and fatigue strength
8.2.1 Requirements
8.2.2 Test
8.3 Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles
8.4 Climatic performance
9 Component properties
9.1 Foot supports, lower leg support assemblies and arm supports
9.1.1 Requirements
9.1.2 Test methods
9.1.2.1 Test for general performance
9.1.2.2 Test for foot support gap
9.2 Component mass
9.3 Pneumatic tyres
9.4 Anterior pelvic support
9.5 Resistance to ignition
9.5.1 Upholstered composite parts
9.5.2 Foam materials
9.5.3 Other parts in contact with the occupant
9.5.4 Power and control systems
10 Propulsion and braking systems
10.1 Means for operating brakes
10.1.1 Requirement
10.1.2 Test for determination of brake operating forces
10.2 Braking functions
10.2.1 Requirements
10.2.2 Test methods
10.2.2.1 Test for determination of the effectiveness of running brakes
10.2.2.2 Test for determination of effectiveness of parking brakes
10.2.2.3 Test for protrusion of parts of the parking brakes
10.2.2.4 Test method for fatigue strength of parking brakes
10.3 Freewheel device
11 Operations
11.1 Operations intended to be carried out by the occupant and/or assistant
11.2 Controls intended for operation by the occupant
11.3 Controls intended for operation by an assistant
11.4 Assistant control unit, push handles and handgrips
11.4.1 Requirements
11.4.2 Test method
11.5 Operating forces
11.5.1 Requirements
11.5.2 Test method
11.6 Seating adjustments for tilt and recline systems
11.6.1 Requirements
11.6.2 Test method
12 Electrical systems
12.1 General requirements
12.2 Circuit protection
12.3 Battery chargers
12.4 Charging connector
12.5 Battery enclosures and containers
12.6 Emergency stop
12.7 Lighting
12.8 Switching off while driving
12.9 Software
13 Information supplied by the manufacturer
13.1 General
13.2 Pre-sale information
13.3 User information
13.4 Service information
13.5 Labelling
14 Test report
15 Tables
16 Figures
Annex A
A.1 Specific dimensions
A.1.1 Dimensions when ready for use
A.1.2 Push handle height
A.1.3 Ground clearance
A.2 Manoeuvring space
A.2.1 Turning diameter
A.2.2 Pivot width or reversing width
A.3 Speed settings
Annex B
B.1 Introduction
B.2 General recommendations
B.2.1 Anti-tip devices
B.2.2 Component mass
B.2.3 Fittings and tools
B.2.4 Tyres
B.2.5 Means to inflate tyres
B.2.6 Surface temperature
B.2.7 Occupant transfer into or out of the wheelchair
B.2.8 Resistance to contamination from urine incontinence
B.2.9 Indication for rated slope
B.2.10 Mirrors
B.2.11 Head support
B.2.12 Continuous operating forces
B.3 Recommendations for performance characteristics
B.3.1 Indication of electrical faults
B.3.2 Batteries and their containers
B.3.3 Control mechanism feedback
B.3.4 Freewheel alarm
B.3.5 Maximum speed
Annex C
C.1 General
C.2 Headlights
C.3 Lateral reflectors
C.4 Rear lights
C.5 Rear reflectors
Annex D
D.1 Background
D.2 Related provisions in this document
Annex E
E.1 General
E.2 Recommendation
E.3 Recommended test methods
E.3.1 Caution
E.3.2 Wheelchair switched on
E.3.3 Wheelchair switched off
E.3.4 Attempted switch-on
E.3.5 Battery set disconnected
Annex F
F.1 General
F.2 Modifications to dynamic stability test environment
Annex G
G.1 Technical changes between the first (1999) and second (2006) editions
G.2 Technical changes between the second (2006) and third (2009) editions
G.3 Technical changes from the third (2009) edition
Annex ZA
Bibliography
APPENDIX ZZ
ZZ1 SCOPE
ZZ2 VARIATIONS
Cited references in this standard
[Superseded]
Wheelchairs - Part 14: Power and control systems for electric wheelchairs - Requirements and test methods
[Current]
Wheelchairs - Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces
[Superseded]
Wheelchairs - Part 14: Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters - Requirements and test methods
Content history
[Available Superseded]
[Superseded]
DR AS/NZS 3695.2:2018
EN 12184:2014