AS/NZS 3695.1:2011
Wheelchairs - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs
Specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs intended to carry one person. This Standard does not apply to, but elements may be relevant for, wheelchairs designed for special purposes, such as sports wheelchairs, custom-made wheelchairs, stand-up wheelchairs, and add-on power kits for the propulsion of manual wheelchairs.
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AS/NZS 3695.1:2011 WHEELCHAIRS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Attendant
3.2 Custom-made wheelchair
3.3 Loaded wheelchair
3.4 Manual wheelchair
3.5 Occupant
3.6 Operator
3.7 Wheelchair
4 TEST APPARATUS, SET UP AND ORDER OF TESTING
4.1 Test equipment
4.2 Test dummy
4.3 Set up
5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Risk Analysis
5.2 Specific design and hazard management requirements
6 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Pneumatic tyres
6.2 Fitting an anterior pelvic support
6.3 Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles
6.4 Foot supports, lower leg supports and arm supports
6.5 Brake system
6.6 Component mass
6.7 Operations intended to be carried out by the operator
7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Brake system
7.2 Static, impact and fatigue strength
7.3 Static stability
7.4 Operating force
7.5 Pushing force
7.5.1 General
7.5.2 Test method for pushing force
7.6 Foot supports and lower leg supports
7.6.1 General
7.6.2 Test method for foot support assembly and lower-leg supports
7.7 Arm supports
7.8 Push handles and handgrips
7.9 Resistance to ignition
7.10 Seating adjustments for tilt and recline systems
7.11 Castor stem
8 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
8.1 General
8.2 Labelling
8.3 Pre-sale information
8.4 Operator information
8.5 Service information
9 TEST REPORT
APPENDIX A - OPERATIONS INTENDED TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE OPERATOR
A1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
A2 CONTROLS OPERATED BY OCCUPANT WHEN SEATED
A3 CONTROLS FOR ADJUSTING OCCUPIED SEAT
A4 CONTROLS OPERATED BY AN ATTENDANT
APPENDIX B - DIMENSIONS AND MASS OF THE TEST WHEELCHAIR
APPENDIX C - RECOMMENDED DESIGN FEATURES
C1 FITTINGS AND TOOLS
C2 TYRES
C2.1 Non marking tyres
C2.2 Means to inflate tyres
C3 SURFACE TEMPERATURE
C4 FEATURES FOR OCCUPANT TRANSFER INTO OR OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR
C4.1 Lower leg support assemblies
C4.2 Arm supports
C5 RESISTANCE TO CONTAMINATION FROM BODILY FLUIDS AND/OR BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS (FOOD, OTHER LIQUIDS, ETC.)
C6 HEAD SUPPORT
C7 ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF PARKING BRAKES
C8 TIP-ASSIST DEVICE
C9 ANTI-TIP DEVICES
APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED SEATING DESIGN
APPENDIX E - MANOEUVRING FORCES
E1 RECOMMENDATIONS
E1.1 Push handle force
E1.2 Handrim force
E2 MANOEUVRING TEST FOR HANDRIM ACTIVATED POWER ASSISTED WHEELCHAIRS
APPENDIX F - TECHNICAL CHANGES FROM AS 3695-1992 AND RELATIONSHIP TO EN 12183:2009
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AS/NZS 3695.1:2011 WHEELCHAIRS - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
PREFACE
CONTENTS
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Attendant
3.2 Custom-made wheelchair
3.3 Loaded wheelchair
3.4 Manual wheelchair
3.5 Occupant
3.6 Operator
3.7 Wheelchair
4 TEST APPARATUS, SET UP AND ORDER OF TESTING
4.1 Test equipment
4.2 Test dummy
4.3 Set up
5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Risk Analysis
5.2 Specific design and hazard management requirements
6 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Pneumatic tyres
6.2 Fitting an anterior pelvic support
6.3 Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles
6.4 Foot supports, lower leg supports and arm supports
6.5 Brake system
6.6 Component mass
6.7 Operations intended to be carried out by the operator
7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Brake system
7.2 Static, impact and fatigue strength
7.3 Static stability
7.4 Operating force
7.5 Pushing force
7.5.1 General
7.5.2 Test method for pushing force
7.6 Foot supports and lower leg supports
7.6.1 General
7.6.2 Test method for foot support assembly and lower-leg supports
7.7 Arm supports
7.8 Push handles and handgrips
7.9 Resistance to ignition
7.10 Seating adjustments for tilt and recline systems
7.11 Castor stem
8 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
8.1 General
8.2 Labelling
8.3 Pre-sale information
8.4 Operator information
8.5 Service information
9 TEST REPORT
APPENDIX A - OPERATIONS INTENDED TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE OPERATOR
A1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
A2 CONTROLS OPERATED BY OCCUPANT WHEN SEATED
A3 CONTROLS FOR ADJUSTING OCCUPIED SEAT
A4 CONTROLS OPERATED BY AN ATTENDANT
APPENDIX B - DIMENSIONS AND MASS OF THE TEST WHEELCHAIR
APPENDIX C - RECOMMENDED DESIGN FEATURES
C1 FITTINGS AND TOOLS
C2 TYRES
C2.1 Non marking tyres
C2.2 Means to inflate tyres
C3 SURFACE TEMPERATURE
C4 FEATURES FOR OCCUPANT TRANSFER INTO OR OUT OF THE WHEELCHAIR
C4.1 Lower leg support assemblies
C4.2 Arm supports
C5 RESISTANCE TO CONTAMINATION FROM BODILY FLUIDS AND/OR BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS (FOOD, OTHER LIQUIDS, ETC.)
C6 HEAD SUPPORT
C7 ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF PARKING BRAKES
C8 TIP-ASSIST DEVICE
C9 ANTI-TIP DEVICES
APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED SEATING DESIGN
APPENDIX E - MANOEUVRING FORCES
E1 RECOMMENDATIONS
E1.1 Push handle force
E1.2 Handrim force
E2 MANOEUVRING TEST FOR HANDRIM ACTIVATED POWER ASSISTED WHEELCHAIRS
APPENDIX F - TECHNICAL CHANGES FROM AS 3695-1992 AND RELATIONSHIP TO EN 12183:2009
AS/NZS 3695.1:2011
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