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AS 3973:2024
[Current]Shower/toilet chairs (mobile and static)
AS 3973 specifies materials, construction, performance and labelling requirements for chairs that are intended for use in showers and toilets
Published: 28/06/2024
Pages: 33
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Risk analysis
5 Materials
5.1 Cleaning and disinfection
5.2 Corrosion resistance
5.3 Surfaces, corners, edges and protruding parts
5.4 Upholstery
5.5 Cushioning materials
6 Design and construction
6.1 General
6.2 Clearance
6.3 Arm supports
6.4 Back support
6.5 Foot supports
6.6 Immobilization
6.7 Castors
6.7.1 Overview
6.7.2 Test method for movement over a threshold
6.8 User-propelled wheels
6.9 Tilting chairs
6.10 Safety of moving and folding parts
6.11 Locking mechanism
6.12 Ergonomic principles
7 Performance
7.1 Brake System
7.2 Weight-bearing foot supports—Strength and chair stability
7.3 Stability
7.4 Dynamic durability
7.5 Static durability
7.6 Hidden structural surfaces
7.7 Electrical Safety
7.7.1 General
7.7.2 Electrical systems
7.7.3 Safe positioning
7.7.4 Single fault safety
7.7.5 Hold to run activation
7.7.6 Emergency stopping functions
7.7.7 Continuity of power supply
7.7.8 Battery powered assistive products for personal hygiene
7.7.8.1 Battery housings
7.7.8.2 Connection
7.7.8.3 Charge level indicator
7.7.9 Circuit protection
8 Testing
9 Informative labelling
9.1 General
9.2 Labelling
9.3 Pre-sale information
9.4 User information
9.5 Service information
10 Report
Appendix A
A.1 Scope
A.2 Usage
A.3 Dimensions
A.4 Materials
A.5 Seat (See Clause 6.3)
A.6 Support frame for pan carrier (See Clause 6.4)
A.7 Arm supports (See Clause 6.5)
A.8 Back support (See Clause 6.6)
A.9 Foot supports (See Clause 6.8)
A.10 Locating devices for legs and feet (See Clause 6.8)
A.11 Castors and wheels (See Clause 6.9)
A.12 Safety rail
A.13 Buffering devices
Appendix B
B.1 Scope
Appendix C
C.1 Scope
Appendix D
D.1 Scope
D.2 Principle
D.3 Apparatus
D.4 Preparation
D.5 Procedure
D.6 Calculation of results
D.7 Test report
Appendix E
E.1 Scope
E.2 Principle
E.3 Apparatus
E.4 Preparation of the test sample
E.5 Procedure
E.6 Test report
Appendix F
F.1 Scope
F.2 Principle
F.3 Apparatus
F.4 Preparation of the test sample
F.5 Procedure
F.5.1 General
F.5.2 Seat static load testing
F.5.3 Back support static load testing
F.5.4 Arm support downward static load testing
F.5.5 Arm supports downward and outward static load testing
F.5.6 Arm support upward static load testing
F.5.7 Non-weight-bearing foot support downward static load testing
F.5.8 Foot supports forward static load testing
F.5.9 Push handle backward static load testing
Appendix G
G.1 Durability testing of mobile chairs
Appendix H
H.1 General requirement
H.2 Controls operated by occupant when seated
H.3 Controls for adjusting occupied seat
H.4 Controls operated by an attendant
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