deel b: electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters

KBOH Homolagation Directive R 06, Part B, November 2003 1

R 06 KBOH Homologation Directive DEEL B: ELECTRICALLY POWERED WHEELCHAIRS AND SCOOTERS Homologation Directive R 06, valid as of May 1, 1999 3rd impression, November 2003 In case of doubt, the Dutch text is definite.

KBOH, Stichting voor Kwaliteits- en Bruikbaarheidsonderzoek van Hulpmiddelen voor gehandicapten en ouderen

KBOH is an independent information and expertise centre specialising in technical aids. KBOH is responsible for defining the requirements that adequate technical aids must satisfy as well as providing objective information on the quality, efficiency and usability of technical aids.

Woerden, November 2003 ISO 9999: klasse 12 21


Notes to accompany the 3rd impression

The first publication of the R 06 homologation directive appeared in May 1999. As a result of an improved understanding of the subject matter and in response to the results of tests which have been carried out, a number of requirements have been changed with respect to the first version. These changes have now been formally incorporated into this edition. KBOH Approvals Office, November 2003


Contents 1. Inleiding...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1. Wheelchairs and scooters and the Homologation Directive R 06 ............................... 4 1.2. Homologation Directive R 06 ..................................................................................... 4 1.3. Introduction to the classification of clusters ................................................................ 6 2. Manual for completing the test advice ..................................................................................... 7 2.1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 7 2.2. Clusters ..................................................................................................................... 7 2.3. Description of wheelchair clusters.............................................................................. 9 2.4. Determining wheelchair design .................................................................................11 2.5. Components .............................................................................................................12 2.6. Administrative regulations.........................................................................................16 2.7. References ...............................................................................................................17 3. Test requirements.................................................................................................................... 19 3.1. Explanation...............................................................................................................19 3.2. CEN + and GQ requirements....................................................................................21

3.2.2. Design requirements (chapter 7 in EN 12184) ........................................................22 3.2.4. Electrical requirements (chapter 9 in EN 12184).....................................................29 3.2.5. Information provided by the manufacturer (chapter 10 in EN 12184) ......................30 3.2.6. Requirement regarding design of components (Annex A in 12184) ........................32 3.2.7. Requirements with respect to the design of the seating unit ( Appendix B in EN 12184) ..............................................................................................................................36 3.2.9. Requirements with respect to lighting (Appendix D in EN 12184) ...........................49

4. Summary of test requirements per cluster ............................................................................ 52 Appendix A. Example of Test advice for Electrically Powered Wheelchairs ....................................... 64 Appendix B: Example of Test advice for Electrically Powered Push Chairs ................................... 70 Appendix C. Example of Test advice for Scooters ............................................................................. 74 Appendix D: Summary of test requirements in conformity with Dutch legislation ............................... 80 Appendix E:Tables with CEN requirements per cluster...................................................................... 81 Appendix F:ISO table for electrically powered wheelchairs................................................................ 88 Appendix G:Flow chart electrically powered wheelchairs Flow chart scooters .............................. 105


1. Inleiding

1.1. Wheelchairs and scooters and the Homologation Directive R 06

Homologation Directive R 06 describes the requirements valid for hand propelled wheelchairs, electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters. When a wheelchair or scooter meets the requirements of the Homologation Directive R 06, then it meets the GQ approval. When technical aids bear a GQ approval mark, they meet specifically written requirements about quality, usefulness and functionality. Reading indicator This publication describes the KBOH requirements for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters / handpropelled wheelchairs. In this introduction it is described how the making of R 06 has been accomplished. Also there is a description of the situation of R 06 according to legal standards and European rules for wheelchairs and scooters. The second chapter describes the classification of clusters and the ways of execution with which an advise for inspection is ordered. These are used by the inquirer while completing a test advice. This test advice is also the application for a test in order to get the GQ approval mark. This chapter also includes specific administrative definitions in addition to AB 01 (General administrative regulations and general requirements). The actual homologation requirements are stated in chapter 3. For the measuring procedures which have to be followed, please see the seperate publication: KBOH Homologation Directive for hand propelled wheelchairs, electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters: Definitions.

1.2. Homologation Directive R 06

The homologation directive R 06 applies to wheelchairs for adults with a sitting depth of at least 305 mm and consists of two parts: Part A: Hand propelled wheelchairs

• push chairs (attendant driven and operated);

• self-propelling wheelchairs (user driven and operated); Part B: Electrically powered wheelchairs

• electrically powered wheelchairs (electrically driven, electronically operated by user);

• electrically powered push chairs

• hand propelled wheelchairs with an auxiliary electrical propulsion/controls

• scooters (electrically driven, mechanically operated by user).

In line with European standards, the homologation directive R 06 does not apply to:

• wheelchairs with a specific user function, such as sport;

• customised wheelchairs and wheelchairs designed or adapted for


specific users with functional limitations. scooter (electrically powered, mechanically powered by user). and additionally to

• wheelchairs for showering and toileting purposes (another KBOH-TNO homologation directive applies here, namely D 01)

• motor powered office and workplace chairs.

The homologation directive

• requires that products satisfy the European product standard 12184 (Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and accompanying battery chargers) which are covered by the Medical Devices Directive.

• requires that products satisfy Dutch legislation applicable to the product, such as the Road Traffic Act (WVW) and the low-voltage guidelines. (The low voltage directive applies to battery chargers and wheelchairs with built-in batteries).

• includes more rigid requirements in the event of the Dutch quality standard exceeding the European standard. For example, a recommendation is raised to the status of a requirement, or maximum and minimum values are tightened.

• includes functional and ergonomic requirements if these are not already contained in the European product standard. These requirements are also of equal status to current Dutch standards.

• requires that products satisfy the General Administrative Regulations and General Requirements of KBOH (AB01).

The homologation directive R 06 was prepared in the wake of

recommendations provided by the Advisory Group, in which the Dutch association of local authorities (Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten), the Dutch association of occupational therapists (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Ergotherapie), wheelchair and scooter manufacturers and importers, the Dutch Council for the Chronically Ill and the Disabled (Gehandicaptenraad), health care retailers (Thuiszorgwinkels Nederland), the Dutch Purchasing organisation (Nederlands Inkoopcentrum) and health care advisers (Zorgvoorzieningen Nederland) are represented. The homologation directive R 06 is the result of close co-operation between KBOH and TNO Automotive in Delft, and, more recently, TNO Prevention and Health in Leiden. An update was carried out in 2003 on the basis of contributions made by the following partners: TNO Prevention and Health in Leiden. Users, represented by the “Fortune Group” of the Dutch Council for the Chronically Ill and the Disabled (CG-raad). Manufacturers, represented by the approval holders.


1.3. Introduction to the classification of clusters

Wheelchairs are designed for persons who are confronted with mobility problems. Depending on the product characteristics, a particular type of wheelchair will provide a solution to this problem of mobility. A wide range of wheelchair designs, on the basis of productgroup 12 21 of the EN/ISO 9999 classification, is currently available on the market. The choice of wheelchair depends on the desired or necessary method of propulsion and control, the area of use in which the wheelchair is used, the type of sitting posture required and how the wheelchair is transported etc. Many commonly occurring combinations of these user circumstances have been merged together in these so-called clusters. Wheelchairs that fall into different clusters will have to satisfy different test requirements. Before a wheelchair is issued with a GQ approval mark by the testing agency, the cluster to which the wheelchair belongs needs to be determined. This is done by KBOH on the basis of the test advice, in view of the manufacturers claim of the intended use and the product information. See Appendix A and B for examples. Section 2 of this homologation directive is a manual intended to establish the design form(s) of wheelchairs. The design forms which are described are based partly on the current availability of wheelchairs. It might well be the case that design forms not included in this manual are able to guarantee their intended use. In order not to exclude these products from gaining approval, this manual has the status of directive. In case of doubt, the KBOH Approvals Office will decide on whether a design form can be approved or not.


2. Manual for completing the test advice

2.1. Introduction

Electrically powered wheelchairs have been divided into three categories: electrically powered wheelchairs; electrically powered push chairs; and scooters. These categories have been further sub-divided into clusters. This chapter describes these different clusters and how these should be interpreted with respect to the design model which will be provided for testing.

2.2. Clusters

For electrically powered push chairs a cluster classification has been made on the basis of the sitting posture (adjustable by backrest angle and tilt mechanism). For electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters a more detailed differentiation, in conformity with the standard, has been made between wheelchairs for indoor, indoor/outdoor and outdoor use. Scooters for indoor/outdoor use are divided into those that are transportable by an estate car and those that are not.

The product characteristics are: propulsion and controls, area of use, portability and sitting posture. Table 1 and 2 list the key characteristics for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters respectively.


Table 1. Electrically powered wheelchairs: main characteristics per cluster

Cluster R 06 Propulsion and steering

Area of use Transport-ability Sitting posture

electric indoor adjustable, EAA

electric indoor only can/cannot be reduced in size

adjustable with or without fixed settings (backrest-angle)

electric indoor tilt, EAT

electric indoor only can/cannot be reduced in size

tilt (three or more settings)

electric indoor/outdoor adjustable, EBA

electric indoor and outdoor can/cannot be reduced in size


electric indoor/outdoor tilt, EBT

electric indoor and outdoor can/cannot be reduced in size


electric outdoor adjustable, ECA

electric outdoor only can/cannot be reduced in size


electric outdoor tilt, ECT

electric outdoor only can/cannot be reduced in size


electric push adjustable, EDA

power-assisted pushing

indoor and outdoor can be reduced in size


electric push tilt, EDT

power-assisted pushing

indoor and outdoor can/cannot be reduced in size


Table 2. Scooters: the main characteristics per cluster

Cluster R 06 Propulsion and steering

Area of use Transport-ability Sitting posture

scooter indoor, SA

electrically powered, mechanical steering

indoor only can/cannot be reduced in size

can/cannot be adjusted with or without fixed settings

scooter indoor/outdoor non- collapsible, SBN


indoor and outdoor cannot be reduced in size


scooter indoor/outdoor collapsible, SBR


indoor and outdoor can be reduced in size


scooter outdoor, SC


outdoor only can/cannot be reduced in size


By using the flow chart in Appendix G it is possible to determine the

cluster in which a product is categorised. The term “suitable for cluster X”, means that the product appears to be suitable for this user application on the basis of the product information. Whether this is actually the case, is eventually ascertained on the basis of testing.


2.3. Description of wheelchair clusters

The descriptions and the pictograms of the clusters in R 06 are listed in tables 3, 4 and 5. To satisfy the requirements of 10.2GQ1 (‘’User manual for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters") and 10.4GQ1 (“Additional technical information"), the manual and the technical information include the same cluster names.

Table 3. Description of clusters for electrically powered wheelchairs

PICTOGRAM CLUSTER DESCRIPTION

Electric indoor adjustable EAA

Electrically powered wheelchairs intended for indoor use and fitted with joystick controls. The backrest angle can be adjusted with or without fixed settings. The armrest and legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size.

Electric indoor tilt EAT

Electrically powered wheelchairs intended for indoor use and fitted with joystick controls. The user can tilt the seating unit to a number of settings in order to vary the sitting posture. The backrest angle is adjustable with or without fixed settings. The armrest and the legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size.

Electric indoor/outdoor adjustable EBI

Electrically powered wheelchairs intended for indoor/outdoor use and fitted with joystick controls. The backrest angle is adjustable with or without fixed settings. The armrest and the legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size

Electric indoor/outdoor tilt EBT

Electrically powered wheelchairs intended for indoor/outdoor use and fitted with joystick controls. The user can tilt the seating unit to a number of settings in order to vary the sitting posture. The backrest angle is adjustable with or without fixed settings. The armrest and the legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size

Electric outdoor adjustable ECA

Electrically powered wheelchair intended for outdoor use for longer distances and fitted with joystick controls. The backrest angle is adjustable with or without fixed settings. The armrest and the legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size.

Electric outdoor tilt ECT

Electrically powered wheelchair intended for outdoor use for longer distances and fitted with joystick controls. The user can tilt the seating unit to a number of settings in order to vary the sitting posture. The backrest angle is adjustable with or without fixed settings. The armrest and the legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size.


Table 4 Description of clusters for electrically powered push chairs


Electric push adjustable EDA

Push chair intended for indoor/outdoor use. The wheelchair is fitted with an electrical means of propulsion. The backrest angle is adjustable with or without fixed settings. The armrest and the legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. The wheelchair can be reduced in size so that it can be transported in a car boot or in an estate car.

Electric push tilt EDT

Push chair intended for indoor/outdoor use. The wheelchair is fitted with an electrical means of propulsion. The attendant can tilt the seating unit to a number of settings in order to vary the sitting posture of the user. The backrest angle is adjustable with or without fixed settings. The armrest and the legrest are adjustable. The armrests and legrests can be removed by an attendant to enable a transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size.

Table 5. Description of clusters for scooters


Scooter indoor SA

Scooter intended for indoor use. The height of the seat can be adjusted along the lower leg length of the user. The seat can be rotated and the armrests can be removed by the user to enable a standing-sitting transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size.

Scooter indoor/outdoor non-collapsible SBN

Scooter intended for indoor/outdoor use. The height of the seat can be adjusted along the lower leg length of the user. The seat can be rotated and the armrests can be removed by the user to enable a standing-sitting transfer.

Scooter indoor/outdoor collapsible SBR

Scooter intended for indoor/outdoor use. The height of the seat can be adjusted along the lower leg length of the user. The seat can be rotated and the armrests can be removed by the user to enable a standing-sitting transfer. The scooter can be reduced in size, so that it can be transported in an estate car

Scooter outdoor SC

Scooter intended for outdoor use for longer distances. The height of the seat can be adjusted along the lower leg length of the user. The seat can be rotated and the armrests can be removed by the user to enable a standing-sitting transfer. Types are available that may or may not be reduced in size.


2.4. Determining wheelchair design

Wheelchair designs can vary from a basic version to one which incorporates all sorts of components intended to satisfy the individual requirements and wishes of the user. The test advice indicates the designs that serve as a possible basis. It might be the case that a wheelchair submitted for testing includes a number of extra items which have been indicated in the test advice, but for which no requirements are made for that particular cluster. If however, the requirements are included in the homologation directive for these, the requirements in question do apply. For example: There is no standard requirement for a milometer to be fitted on electrically powered wheelchairs. However, for EMC testing it is assumed that the milometer will have an effect on the readings. For this reason the expectation is that a milometer undergoes testing too (if available).

The cluster system ties in closely with the wheelchair's intended use. Every cluster in the homologation directive has its own set of requirements. Of course it is quite possible for a wheelchair in one cluster to be suitable for inclusion in another cluster. An electrically powered wheelchair for indoor/outdoor use can, for example, be used exclusively indoors. In order to maintain a measure of transparency in the availability of products per cluster, the aim has been to classify wheelchairs in the 'most demanding' cluster: an electrically powered wheelchair with a tilt seating unit will in the first instance be categorised in the tilt cluster. If, after testing however, it turns out that the wheelchair cannot satisfy the requirements for that particular cluster, an attempt will be made to explain exactly why the requirement is necessary for that particular cluster, in the hope that the manufacturer/importer will implement the changes so that the product is able to satisfy these requirements in the future. There is no automatic decision to approve the wheelchair for a 'less demanding' cluster. Using the aforementioned example, an electrically powered wheelchair with a tilt seat, which does not fulfil the requirements for tilting, will not be approved as a wheelchair with an adjustable sitting posture.

'Family' testing When different variations of one product are tested, 'family' testing is said to take place. The basis for family testing - in the case of a wheelchair - is formed by the frame of the device. It is recommended to think carefully about which model you wish to submit and at which price, both for the testing of one product as well as for family testing. This information will be published by KBOH in its manual of products on the Dutch market (Hulpmiddelen in Nederland). More information on family testing can be found in § 3.3.6 AB01, General Administrative Regulations and General Requirements, which accompanies the KBOH homologation directives for GQ.


2.5. Components

When completing the test advice the following components are dealt with. 1. Wheelchair design 2. Sitting posture 3. Dimensions 4. Other support elements 5. Other components 6. Other designs to be tested concurrently

Ad 1. Wheelchair design There is no recommended maximum weight of user. Naturally, the chosen weight will determine whether or not the product satisfies requirements with respect to driving force, stability, strength and durability. For GQ testing use is made of dummies and additional weights. The weight of the dummy and the additional weight required are determined on the basis of the maximum weight specified by the manufacturer/importer.

For electrically powered push chairs and electrically powered wheelchairs with an adjustable sitting posture, the design of the backrest and the seat (upholstered or non-rigid/non-upholstered) is exempt. For electrically powered wheelchairs and for scooters an upholstered backrest and seat is assumed.

Ad 2. Sitting posture The type of sitting posture required by the user depends largely on the duration of use and the level of activity whilst the user occupies the wheelchair. The longer a person occupies a wheelchair, the more important the individual setting of the sitting posture becomes with respect to both the angle of the seat and the angle of the backrest. In addition, for longer periods of use, it is advisable for the user to change sitting posture at frequent intervals. A tilt seating unit in the wheelchair can help in this process. Table 6 lists the angle settings required for the different clusters. In principle, a more extensive range of settings is allowed, as long as this does not apply as the lower limit of another cluster. A differentiation can be made between the following adjustments:

• non-adjustable

• adjustable with tools

• adjustable without tools

• variable settings operated by attendant whilst user remains supported

• variable setting operated by user whilst user remains supported, non-power assisted

• variable settings operated by user whilst user remains supported, power assisted


Table 6 Required angle adjustments for the different clusters.

Clusters R06 EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

backrest angle α SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA

seat adjustment φ

NA VUm NA VUm NA VUm NA VT NA NA NA NA

tilt adjustment φ n.a SA n.a SA n.a SA n.a SA n.a n.a n.a n.a

NA: non-adjustable SA: single adjustment: adjustable with tools VU: adjustable at all times by user VUm: can be varied at all times by user by means of power assistance VT: can be varied at all times by attendant (therapist) For electrically powered wheelchairs, it might be the case that the

seating height (height of the whole sitting support) is variable in relation to the ground. It is possible to have this design form tested, however, specific requirements will be made.

Ad 3. Dimensions If a product is available in a number of different dimensions, the standard design forms always approximates to the following sizes: sitting depth which is closest to 400 mm; sitting width which is closest to 450 mm. Other designs with different dimensions can be tested concurrently. In view of the fact that these products will have a different set of overall dimensions and other weights, it might mean part of the testing being carried out separately for these designs.


Ad 4. Other support elements

Armrests and legrests All wheelchairs are required to be fitted with armrests and a footrest. The exact requirements which are placed on these elements depend on the duration of use.

• For all wheelchairs with an adjustable backrest or a tilt seating unit, armrests are required to be height-adjustable.

• The footrest is required to be length-adjustable for all wheelchairs (sitting height).

• For scooters, the height adjustment is made by fixing the height of the seat in relation to the platform.

• For wheelchairs with a tilt seating unit, a lower leg support is required.

The detachability of armrests and legrests is important for making transfers. For scooters it is assumed that the user can make a standing-sitting transfer. To do this, the seat needs to be rotated, but the armrests too are required to be detached. For electrically powered wheelchairs and push chairs, it is assumed that standing-sitting transfers can be made as well as transversal transfers and with the aid of a patient hoist: armrests and legrests are therefore required to be detachable for this purpose.

For armrests and legrests, tables 7 and 8 indicate which design forms are assumed as a minimum for the different clusters. If more designs are available, with respect to armrest length, the standard design is assumed to be the one with the longest armrest. If more designs are available, with respect to legrest length, the standard design is assumed to be the one with divided footplates.

Table 7. Minimum design forms for armrests.


height of armrest SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA NI NI NI NI detachable armrest VT VT VT VT VT VT VT VT VU VU VU VU NA: non-adjustable SA: single adjustment: adjustable with tools VU: adjustable at all times by user VUm: can be varied at all times by user by means of power assistance VT: can be varied at all times by attendant (therapist)


Table 8. Minimum design form for legrests.


legrest length (sitting height)

SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA, seat height vis-à-vis platform

lower leg support (calf support)

no yes no yes no yes no yes n.a.

detachable legrest VT VT VT VT VT VT VT VT n.v.t., transfer by rotation of seat

fold-away footplates

VT VT VT VT VT VT VT VT n.v.t., transfer by rotation of seat

NA: non-adjustable SA: single adjustment: adjustable with tools VU: adjustable at all times by user VUm: can be varied at all times by user by means of power assistance VT: can be varied at all times by attendant (therapist) Headrest

For tilt wheelchairs with an angle of tilt more than 10 degrees, a headrest is assumed, which can be varied in height depth and angle by the therapist or the user.

Ad 5.Other components

There are no restrictions on the design of the wheels (pneumatic/solid, drive or castor wheel). Naturally, the size and the position of the wheels will help determine whether the product can satisfy the requirements for area of use, such as manoeuvrability and negotiation of obstacles. Certain wheel designs have experienced problems with durability testing. For electrically powered push chairs, pushing handles and a tipping device are required to be present. A possible milometer is required to be present in order to carry out electrical safety and EMC testing. In general, it is advisable from a financial perspective to have all designs which are EMC-sensitive, such as all possible control designs, tested concurrently, even if this is not a R 06 requirement.

Ad 6. Design forms to be tested concurrently If the product can be made available in a number of design forms, e.g.

different colours, this information is likewise included in the test advice.


2.6. Administrative regulations

For the administrative regulations currently valid with respect to general matters on technical aids for disabled persons, reference is made to the appropriate document, KBOH AB 01. The regulations specific to wheelchairs, which retain their validity, are described in this section.

Samples to be submitted: If a product is available in various sizes, a sample is required to be submitted which most closely approximates to the dimensions given below: sitting depth which is closest to 400mm sitting width which is closest to 450mm.

Hand propelled wheelchairs with auxiliary electric propulsion

On the market at the moment are attachable electric propulsion/steering units which can quite easily change a hand propelled wheelchair into an electrically propelled wheelchair. According to EN 12184, this combination must be tested as an electric wheelchair. R 06 stipulates the following conditions: 1. The hand propelled wheelchair to which the unit is attached is

required to have a GQ approval mark. 2. The GQ approved hand propelled wheelchair with the electrical

propulsion/steering unit attached, can then be submitted for testing as an electrically powered wheelchair.

3. When testing - under requirement 6GQ1 - extra attention will be paid to the way in which the attachment of the electric propulsion/steering unit to the hand propelled wheelchair is carried out .

4. After having been approved, the GQ approval mark sticker for the electrically powered wheelchair will be affixed to the attachable unit. In addition, an indication is required to be given as to which GQ approved hand propelled wheelchair it is to be used in combination with, and for which the GQ approval is valid (make, type and GQ report number). If the unit has been approved for attachment to various hand propelled wheelchairs, these are all required to be specified.

5. If the hand propelled wheelchair and the attachable electrical propulsion/steering unit are marketed by different manufacturers or importers, the applicant is required to request permission in writing from the other manufacturer or importer for the testing.

Frequency of follow-up testing

The frequency of periodic product follow-up testing is fixed at once every 12 months. This follow-up test will be carried out no later than one month prior to the expiry of the valid GQ certificate.


2.7. References

European Directive: Directive on Medical Devices 93/42/EEC, 14 June 1993, supplemented by the most recent versions. Low-voltage Directive 72/23/EEC, supplemented by the most recent versions. ECE directive R81 for slow moving vehicles, such as mopeds.

Dutch Legislation:

• Decree on Medical Devices, Royal Decree 243, March 30, 1995, supplemented by the most recent versions.

• Wegenverkeerswet 1994 (Road Traffic Act), see: Permanente eisen (permanent requirements), Gebruikseisen (user requirements) and Nota van toelichting (explanatory notes) and Uitvoeringsvoorschriften van het Voertuigenreglement (vehicle design regulations)

This act only applies to wheelchairs that are used outdoors and in traffic.

Standards:

• EN 12182: Technical aids for disabled persons – General requirements and test methods

• EN 12183: Manually propelled wheelchairs – Requirements and test methods

• ISO 7176-series: referring to various relevant wheelchair features, see EN 12183 for a complete summary

• NEN-EN-ISO 2409, adhesion of coating

• DIN 50021 corrosion resistance, salt spray test

• DIN 53210 corrosion resistance, evaluation in conformity with the 10 part corrosion scale

Literature:

• Burandt: Ergonomie für Design und Entwicklung; U. Burandt; Köln, Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt, 1978

• Kodak: Ergonomic Design for People at Work; Eastman Kodak Company; California, Lifetime Learning Publications, 1983

• DINED 1986: Nederlandse lichaamsmaten voor ontwerpen, DINED tabel (3e herziene versie); J.F.M. Molenbroek en J.M. Dirken; Faculteit van het Industrieel Ontwerpen, Technische Universiteit Delft, oktober 1986

• Handboek voor Toegankelijkheid (voorheen Geboden Toegang); Elsevier bedrijfsinformatie bv i.s.m. Fed. Ned. Gehandicaptenraad, Doetinchem, 1998 (derde druk)


Publications available from:

European Directives: SDU (Staatsdrukkerij en Uitgeverij)

PO Box 20025

2500 EA The Hague

www.sdu.nl

Royal Decree no. 243: Dutch Health Care Inspectorate

(Inspectie voor de

Gezondheidszorg)

PO Box 16119

2500 BC The Hague www.overheid.nl

Standards: NEN Centrum voor Normalisatie

Sales Office

PO Box 5059

2600 GB Delft

www.nen.nl


3. Test requirements

3.1. Explanation

The requirements for R 06 have been formulated on the basis of research and discussions in the field.

The changes made in this R06 publication (November 2003) are

primarily based on the results: 1. enquiries and complaints received by KBOH 2. evaluation of the R 06 homologation directive published in March

1999. 3. discussions with the KBOH working group on wheelchairs as a result

of these. The following groups are represented in the KBOH working group: users, advisers, providers and manufacturers/importers.

For all wheelchair clusters, Dutch legislative requirements apply at all

times (WVW, EMC and low-voltage). For a summary of these see appendix D. Additionally, the original requirements from the EN also apply. The original CEN requirements are not included in the Homologation Directive R 06; for this purpose reference is made to EN 12184. A table with the CEN requirements per cluster is included in appendix E. This directive contains the CEN+ requirements and the supplementary requirements for GQ. The CEN+ designation means that the test requirement is based on the requirement from the EN, but that GQ has added to it. For example, by upgrading a recommendation in CEN to a requirement or by applying more strenuous criteria with respect to the requirement. These CEN+ and GQ requirements are numbered according to the standard and are listed sequentially. General Requirements are included in the KBOH homologation directive AB01, General Administrative Regulations and General Requirements. An ISO table, supplemented by R 06 test values per cluster in conformity with ISO7176-15, is included in appendix F. Definitions of characteristics and descriptions of the accompanying test definition and method can be found in the section “KBOH Homologation Directive R 06, definitions”.


For each requirement listed there is a table indicating the clusters for which the requirement applies (x). For a complete summary of applicable test requirements per cluster, please refer to the tables in chapter 4. Below is a summary of the clusters with their abbreviations: For some clusters, the requirement is mandatory (indicated by an “x”). In the case of other requirements, for some clusters the requirement is conditional – this is indicated as such: “(x”.

Electrically powered wheelchairs EAA electric indoor adjustable EAT electric indoor tilt EBA electric indoor/ outdoor adjustable EBT electric indoor/ outdoor tilt ECA electric outdoor adjustable ECT electric outdoor tilt

Electrically powered push chairs EDA electric push adjustable EDT electric push tilt Scooters SA scooters indoor SBN scooters indoor/ outdoor non-collapsible SBR scooters indoor/ outdoor collapsible SC scooters outdoor

Electrically powered wheelchairs Electrically powered push chairs

Scooters

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC


3.2. CEN + and GQ requirements

3.2.1. General requirements (chapter 6 in EN 12184) 6GQ1 Overall wheelchair Test requirement: No apparent deficiencies in the general functionality of the

wheelchair. Apparent deficiencies in a wheelchair's functionality occur, for example, when:

• other wheelchair components can be felt when sitting in the wheelchair (e.g. a bar under the seat, clearly noticeable push bar in the back, seams in the seat, etc.);

• small parts can come loose or can fall off when disassembling the wheelchair (wing nuts etc.);

• the construction of the wheelchair is such that the user experiences poor seating comfort when negotiating uneven surfaces

• etc. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x x x x x x x x x

6GQ2 Sharp and protruding parts Test requirement: Wheelchairs must not have any sharp or protruding parts that are

likely to cause a risk of physical injury to other road users in the event of a collision. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x

6GQ3 Protective device for hand-operated electronic controls Test requirement: The hand-operated electronic control unit is required to be protected

in such a way that the likelihood of unintentional activation is minimised when drawing up to a table or varying the sitting posture (elevation, tilt mechanism). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x


3.2.2. Design requirements (chapter 7 in EN 12184)

7.1GQ1 Footrest Test requirement: A footrest is required to be present.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:


7.1GQ2 Lower leg support Test requirement: If Ф is ≥ 25°, a calf support in the form of a calf band or calf plate is

required to be present. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x

7.1GQ3 Adjustability of seat hight Test requirement: Adjustability of seat height (along the lower leg support length of the

user): at least SA. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:


7.1GQ4 Lower leg support Test requirement: If angle β is adjustable or is displaced automatically when angle α is

varied a lower leg support in the form of a calf support is required to be present. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

(x (x (x (x

7.1GQ6 Footrest Test requirement: The footrest is required to be fitted with a support surface for the

feet. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.4GQ1 Arm support Test requirement: Arm support, fitted with an armrest, is required to be present.



7.4GQ2 Headrest Test requirement: If ∆ φ ≥ 10º, a height, depth and angle adjustable headrest is

required to be present. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x (x

7.4GQ3 Adjustability of armrest height Test requirement: Adjustability of armrest height: at least SA.


x x x x x x x x


7.5+1 Restraint system in other means of transport Test requirement: If the wheelchair is suitable for transportation in its occupied state, a

suitable Wheelchair Tie-down and Restraint System (WTORS) designated by the manufacturer must be able to be attached to the attachment points indicated by the manufacturer on the wheelchair. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

7.5GQ1 Attachment points on the wheelchair for attachment in other

means of transport Test requirement: If the wheelchair is suitable for transportation in its occupied state,

the attachment points for the restraint system on the wheelchair must be indicated and visibly identifiable. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

7.6+1 Ease-of-use of freewheel setting for attendant (CEN+) Test requirement: Accessible and operable by attendant:

- standing behind the line made by the rear wheel axle, when the pushing handles, the push bar or backrest is held.

If variability of φ (from basic neutral position) is operated manually, the following requirements apply:

In the case of a lever: ≤ 60 N. In the case of a turning knob:

- diameter of turning knob: ≥ 40 - ≤ 100 mm;

- turning knob moment (Nm): ≤ 0.05 x radius of knob (mm) when transmitted by friction;

- turning knob moment (Nm): ≤ 0.1 x radius of knob (mm) for fixed shape knob.


x x x x x x x x x x x x 7.6+2 Ease-of-use of freewheel setting for user (CEN+) Test requirement: Accessible and operable by user:

If variability of φ (from basic neutral position) is operated manually, the following requirements apply:






x x x x x x x x x x x x 7.7GQ1 Movable after reduction in width/height Test requirement: Movable after reduction in width/height.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x

7.7GQ2 Movable after reduction in height, disassembly or reduction in


width Test requirement: Movable after reduction in height, disassembly or reduction in width.


7.7GQ4 Dimensions of largest part l x w x h, portability by user or

attendant behind car seat/in car boot

Test requirement: If collapsible by means of reduction in width or disassembly, the

dimensions of the largest part situated in an area: ≤ 900 x ≤ 550 x ≤ 1050 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x

7.7GQ5 Dimensions of largest part l x w x h, transported in estate car Test requirement: If collapsible by means of reduction in height, the dimensions of the

largest part situated in an area: ≤ 1400 x ≤ 700 x ≤ 700 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

(x

7.7GQ6 Dimensions of largest part l x w x h, transported in estate car Test requirement: Dimensions of largest part situated in an area: ≤ 1400 x ≤ 700 x ≤

700 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x

7.8GQ1 Battery cover Test requirement: When in use, the upper side of the battery is required to be

protected in such a way that battery and the battery holder cannot be accessible from above by fluids. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.10+1 Audible warning signal (CEN+) Test requirement: The wheelchair must be fitted with a fully operable bell or horn with

a fixed pitch. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x


3.2.3. Performance requirements (chapter 8 in EN 12184) 8.1GQ1 Reliability of frame construction Test requirement: • No apparent excessive tolerance;

• No apparent poor structural connections;

• No apparent poorly operating folding mechanism;

• No apparent bent and/or crooked construction. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.2.1+1 Holding force of parking brake/automatic brake on maximum

negotiable slope (CEN+) Test requirement: Holding force of parking brake on maximum negotiable slope.


x x x x x x x x x N.B. In compliance with the EN, this requirement is covered for the

ECI, ECK and SC clusters. 8.2GQ1 Quality of brake operating cable and adjustment Test requirement: If a brake cable or adjustment cable is present, no kinks and/or

sharp corners. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

8.3GQ1 Nood(stop)functie Test requirement: If an emergency button is present it is required to be designed and

positioned in conformity with NEN 1010 ad. 464.1 and 464.3 and 537.4.1 to 537.4.7. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

8.4.1+1 Maximum obstacle forward (CEN+) Test requirement: Max. obstacle in forward direction ≥ 30 mm in height.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x

8.4.1+2 Maximum obstacle forward (CEN+) Test requirement: Max. obstacle in forward direction ≥ 60 mm in height.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x

N.B. In compliance with the EN, this requirement is covered for the ECI, ECK and SC clusters.

8.4.1+3 Turning radius and turning space (CEN+) Test requirement: Turning radius ≤ 850 mm and turning space ≤ 1300 mm.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC x x


8.4.1+4 Turning radius and turning space (CEN+) Test requirement: Turning radius ≤ 2300 mm and turning space ≤ 2000 mm.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x

8.4.3+1 The test requirement for maximum downhill speed has

transferred to test requirement A3.2 8.4GQ1 Manoeuvrability Test requirement: No apparent poor manoeuvrability, no uncontrollable or

unacceptable movement of the wheelchair while manoeuvring. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ2 Manoeuvrability Test requirement: - Force on pushing handles necessary for turning in a turning radius

≤ 125N;

- Force on pushing handles necessary for turning direction ≤ 150N. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x

8.4GQ3 Castor wheel outside greatest width Test requirement: The castor wheel should not protrude more than 100 mm outside

the greatest width of the wheelchair when being manoeuvred. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x 8.4GQ4 Course stability Test requirement: This requirement is no longer applicable 8.4GQ6 Diameter of smallest wheel Test requirement: Diameter of smallest wheel: ≥ 90 mm.


8.4GQ7 Maximum unevenness Test requirement: Max. unevenness: ≥ 30 mm.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ8 Maximum unevenness Test requirement: Max. unevenness: ≥ 50 mm.


8.4GQ9 Minimum negotiable slope for neutral sitting posture


Test requirement: Min. negotiable slope ≥ 6°. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x

8.4GQ10 Minimum negotiable slope for neutral sitting posture Test requirement: Min. negotiable slope ≥ 10°.


x x x x x x x x x 8.4GQ11 Static stability in four directions for neutral sitting posture Test requirement: Stable on the maximum negotiable slope (up to a max. of 15°).



8.4GQ12 Dynamic stability for neutral sitting posture Test requirement: • the wheelchair is required to be dynamically stable when

accelerating or braking on the mandatory minimum negotiable slope;

• if the max. negotiable slope is steeper than the mandatory min. negotiable slope, the product is to be: either dynamically stable to the max. negotiable slope; or dynamically stable to a gradient at which an alarm signal is activated. (see also test requirement A1.9+1) In addition, an anti-tipping device is required.

• if tipping occurs, the wheels are required to revert automatically to the ground so that the wheelchair remains manoeuvrable and under control.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ13 Maximum speed regulator Test requirement: If the maximum speed is ≥ 6 k.p.h., the maximum speed regulator is

required to have two fixed settings. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x x x 8.4GQ14 Maximum speed regulator Test requirement: If the maximum speed is ≥ 6 k.p.h., the maximum speed regulator is

required to have three fixed settings. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x

8.4GQ15 Maximum speed limiter Test requirement: The pre-set value of the maximum speed is required to be limited. It

must be possible for the lowest and highest value of the maximum speed limiter to be set by the user. This should not be possible without the use of tools, a combination code or similar facility for restricted access. If the facility for restricted access does not consist of a (set of) tool(s), its operation should not consist of actions which take place when in normal use. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x x x x x x x x x 8.4GQ16 Speed regulator


Test requirement: The speed is required to be properly regulated by degrees. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x x x x x x x x x 8.4GQ17 Unobstructed rotation of wheels Test requirement: The wheels should not catch.


x x x x x x x x x x x x 8.4GQ18 Buckle-free wheels Test requirement: Buckle height ≤ 2 mm and ≤ 0.5% of wheel-diameter side on.


8.4GQ19 Quality of bearings Test requirement: No apparent deficiencies in the functioning of bearings.


8.4GQ20 Quality of suspension points for support elements Test requirement: No apparent deficiencies in functioning of parts.


8.4GQ21 Reliability of steering controls Test requirement: The steering controls must be reliable:

- no excessive tolerance; - in fixed position, if detachable or adjustable. The parts designed for the transmission of the steering must be firmly fixed using all attachment and locking devices designed for that purpose. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x x x x x x x x x 8.4GQ22 Positioning of steering control Test requirement: The steering control should not displace itself in relation to the wheel

being steered that locks itself when a force of 200 N is applied to the extremity of the steering control. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x 8.4GQ23 Operation of freewheel device Test requirement: The operation should not have any effect on the drive setting.



8.4GQ24 Position of castor stem housing on castor wheel Test requirement: The position of the castor stem housing on the castor wheel is

required to perpendicular in relation to the ground. (90° approx. 3°). If for example, the wheel or shaft position is changed the position of the castor stem housing is no longer perpendicular, it should be capable of being reset to a perpendicular. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x

3.2.4. Electrical requirements (chapter 9 in EN 12184)

9.1GQ1 Battery charger safety device Test requirement: The battery charger is required to be insulation class 2.


9.1GQ2 Low-voltage Test requirement: Battery chargers are required to satisfy the low-voltage guidelines

(73/23/EEG) and the EMC guidelines (89/336/EEG, amended by Guidelines 92/31/EEG and 93/68/EEG of 22 July 1993). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1GQ3 Moisture resistance of control unit, visibility of display panel Test requirement: The visibility of the display panel should not be affected by the

formation of condensation. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x x x x x x x x x 9.4GQ1 The test requirement for an overload protection device is no

longer applicable.


3.2.5. Information provided by the manufacturer (chapter 10 in EN 12184)

10.2GQ1 User manual for electrically powered wheelchairs Test requirement: The following information is required to be included in the user

manual:

(v) Options applicable to the wheelchair

(w) Recommendations and restrictions for the transport of the

wheelchair in another vehicle, either in the loading space of

the car or with the user in the wheelchair.

If a crash test is performed, reference is made to the

institute where the test was carried out and the test to

which it conforms.

(x) Restrictions on the use of the wheelchair in combination

with other technical aids for disabled persons.

(y) A warning that wheelchairs used for outdoor purposes are

obliged to use lights when visibility is restricted, either by

day or by night.

An explanation/description is also required to be included in the manual of the following: (z) The way in which the wheelchair is pushed if the motor is

disengaged or the freewheel device applied. (za) The cluster designation and the cluster description in conformity with R 06 for which the wheelchair is approved. (zb) problems of accessibility may occur if the length is greater than 1200 mm and the turning circle is larger than 2000 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

10.2GQ2 User manual for battery charger Test requirement: The following information is required to be included in the user

manual: (f) Instructions with respect to the charging of batteries. (g) Restrictions with regard to battery charger connectors (male

and female plugs). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x


10.3GQ1 Inscriptions and/or symbols on switches and equipment Test requirement: - symbols and/or text are required to be placed in a logical position

near to the following switches and equipment, thus clearly defining the function of these switches and equipment;

- switches that the user has at his or her disposal in order to operate the wheelchair;

- equipment, such as reset fuses, other fuse holders or fuse boxes and the operating lever of the motor decoupling system;

- text is required to be in clearly legible Dutch e.g. "on/off" and "reset zekering" is also permitted;

- text and symbols are required to be at least 3 mm in height and affixed in a way that is durable.


10.3GQ2 Colour functions Test requirement: The colour red should only be used for switches and operating

levers that interrupt a function and/or for flashing warning lights and/or for the operating lever of the motor decoupling system. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x x x x x x x x x x x 10.3GQ3 Identifiability of type of motor Test requirement: Presence of a reference to type of motor (by means of a plate

stating make and type as a minimum) EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

10.3GQ4 Identifiability of battery charger Test requirement: The text is required to be in clearly legible Dutch.


x x x x x x x x x x x x 10.4GQ1 Additional technical information Test requirement: The following information is also required to be specified in the

technical specifications: The cluster designation and the cluster description in conformity with R 06 for which the wheelchair is approved. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x


3.2.6. Requirement regarding design of components (Annex A in 12184)

A1.1+3 Attachment of anti-tipping device (CEN+) Test requirement: If an anti-tipping device is present:

Anti-tipping devices must remain in position when subjected to the load of the user in the wheelchair. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

(* If an anti-tipping device is present A1.2+4 Mass of part to be detached, for electrically powered drive

(CEN+) Test requirement: Mass ≤ 24 kg.


A1.4+1 Colour fastness of tyres (CEN+) Test requirement: Tyres must not cause marking.


A1.5+1 Inflatability of pneumatic tyres (CEN+) Test requirement: Valves are required to be readily accessible. A reduction nipple, or a

suitable pump fitted to the wheelchair, is required for inflating tyres not fitted with a normal 'Woods' bike valve. If the reduction valve can remain attached when the wheelchair is in use, this is required to be fitted with a built-in valve and is airtight. If the reduction valve can remain attached when the wheelchair is in use, a reduction valve should preferably be supplied for any valve. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

A1.7+1 Inconvenient protruding parts, transfer (CEN+) Test requirement: If armrests can be moved to enable transfer, the transfer should not

be obstructed by the engaged brake: projection of brake above the

unoccupied seat ≤ 20 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x

A1.7+2 (Re)movability of legrests (CEN+) Test requirement: If legrests are in the way when a sideways transfer is made

(protruding more than 50 mm in front of the seat or more than 20 mm above the unoccupied seat), or when making a sideways step to a standing position in front of the wheelchair, the legrests are required to be (re)movable. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x


A1.7+3 (Re)movability of footplates (CEN+) Test requirement: Footplates are required to be (re)movable, so that the user can

attain a standing position in front of the wheelchair. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x

A1.7GQ1 (Re)movability of armrests Test requirement: Armrests are required to be (re)movable so that the user can make

a sideways transfer. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

A1.7GQ2 Seat rotation mechanism Test requirement: The seating unit must rotate by at least 90° to the left and to the

right in relation to the driving position. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

A1.7GQ3 Locking of seat rotation mechanism Test requirement: It must be at least possible to set the seating unit in fixed positions

at 0° (driving position) and at ≤ 90° when rotated in both directions. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

A1.7GQ4 Mounting height Test requirement: Mounting height ≤ 180 mm.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

A1.9+1 Dynamic stability warning signal design (CEN+) Test requirement: The warning system should consist of a flashing red lamp that is

clearly visible to the user on the control unit. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

A1.10+1 Steering lock (CEN+) Test requirement: Limit on steering lock ≤ 80° for rear wheel drive


A1.11+1 Design of mirrors (CEN+) Test requirement: If the wheelchair is fitted with rear-view mirrors, these are required to

be functional and adjustable without causing risks in such a way that damage to the mirrors is prevented. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x)


A1.11GQ1 Design of mirrors Test requirement: Mirrors are required to satisfy the ECE directive R81 for slow

moving vehicles. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x) x)

A2+1 Width (CEN+) Test requirement: Width ≤ 650 mm.


x x x





A2+4 Length (CEN+) Test requirement: Length ≤ 1200 mm.






A2+8 Ground clearance (CEN+) Test requirement: Ground clearance: ≥ 30 mm.







A2+12 Obstacle height (CEN+) Test requirement: Obstacle height: ≥ 50 mm.


A2+13 Obstacle height (CEN+) Test requirement: Obstacle height: ≥ 70 mm.


A2GQ1 Height Test requirement: Height ≤ 2000 mm.


A2GQ2 Turning radius of seat rotation mechanism Test requirement: If the seating unit rotates:

the turning radius of seating unit ≤ 500 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

A3.2 Maximum speed downhill (CEN+) Test requirement: Maximum speed downhill ≤ 125% of maximum speed on horizontal

surface. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:


A4.1+1 Presence of functions on control unit (CEN+) Test requirement: Presence of the following elements on the steering/control unit:

- speed regulator; - switch for maximum speed regulation; - maximum speed indicator; - battery charge level indicator; - audible signal switch. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

A4.2+2 Position of electronics (CEN+) Test requirement: should not be positioned in a vulnerable place, i.e.:

- not unprotected under the battery or in the battery container; - not outside the peripheral surfaces of the wheelchair; - not in the lowest position (between the wheels). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x


3.2.7. Requirements with respect to the design of the seating unit ( Appendix B in EN 12184)

B+1 Angle φφφφ (CEN+) Test requirement: 4° ≤ φ ≤ 14°.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x

B+2 Angle φφφφ1, adjustable (CEN+) Test requirement: At least 60% (6º), adjustable in range 4° ≤ φ1 ≤ 14°.


x B+3 Angle φφφφ1 (CEN+) Test requirement: 4° ≤ φ1 ≤ 14°.


B+4 Angle αααα (CEN+) Test requirement: 90° ≤ α ≤ 100°.


B+5 Angle αααα, adjustable (CEN+) Test requirement: Minimum range of adjustability 60% (12º), adjustable in range 90°≤ α

≤ 110°. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x

B+6 Size of angle ∆∆∆∆ φφφφ (CEN+) Test requirement: ∆ φ ≥ 5°. If the variability of Ф is possible by means of fixed settings,

in addition to the setting Ф1, there must be at least one setting possible with respect to Ф between 9° and 24°. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x

B+7 Size of angle ∆∆∆∆φφφφ (CEN+) Test requirement: ∆ φ ≥ 10º. If the variability of Ф is possible by means of fixed settings,

in addition to the setting Ф1, there must be at least one setting possible with respect to Ф between 9° and 24°. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x

B+8 Design of tilt mechanism (CEN+) Test requirement: Variability of φ at constant angle α.


B+9 Type of seat Test requirement: Rigid seat is required to be present.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x


B+10 Type of backrest Test requirement: Rigid backrest is required to be present.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x

BGQ1 Sitting depth Test requirement: - 305 mm ≤ sitting depth ≤ 565 mm.

- x ≤ 120 mm, where x is the limit of the available sitting depth when calf supports are present. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

BGQ2 Sitting width Test requirement: 320 ≤ sitting width ≤ 570 mm.


BGQ3 Sitting width Test requirement: 360 ≤ sitting width ≤ 610 mm.


BGQ4 Sitting height for outdoor use Test requirement: 370 ≤ sitting height ≤ 580 mm for a ground clearance under the

footplates of ≥ 70 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

BGQ5 Sitting height for indoor use or presence of tilt mechanism Test requirement: 370 ≤ sitting height ≤ 580 mm for a ground clearance under the

footplates of ≥ 30 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

BGQ6 Sitting height for scooters Test requirement: 370 ≤ sitting height ≤ 580 mm.


BGQ7 Armrest height NA Test requirement: 155 ≤ armrest height ≤ 325 mm.


BGQ8 Armrest height SA/VT/VU Test requirement: 175 ≤ armrest height ≤ 305 mm.

EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x (x (x (x (x


BGQ11 Backrest height Test requirement: 400 ≤ backrest height ≤ 740 mm.


BGQ12 Backrest height Test requirement: 445 ≤ backrest height ≤ 740 mm.


BGQ13 Leg room Test requirement: Leg room ≥ 550 mm.



3.2.8. Requirements with respect to ease of operation (Annex C in EN 12184) C+1 Height of pushing handle (CEN+) Test requirement: Height of pushing handle ≥ 900 mm and ≤ 1200 mm.


C+2 Accessibility/operability of emergency overload control (CEN+) Test requirement: This requirement is no longer applicable. C+3 Accessibility and operability of recharging connector (CEN+) Test requirement: Accessible and operable by the user. This means:

-from a seated position in the wheelchair and no more than the thoracic part detached from the backrest for (dis)connecting *) This sub-requirement does not apply to scooters;

- standing next to the wheelchair ≥ 300 mm above the ground;

- operating force ≤ 60 N (VUh); EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

C+4 Ease of use for fold-away control unit (CEN+) Test requirement: Operating force ≤ 60 N.


C+5 Operating force for hand operated electronic controls (CEN+) Test requirement: Operating force: ≤ 13.5 N.


C+6 Accessibility/visibility of operating switches for variable sitting

posture setting (CEN+) Test requirement: If variable sitting posture setting is present:

- visible and recognisable to the user from all positions of the sitting unit;

- accessible to the user from all fixed sitting postures. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x x (x x (x x (x (x (x (x


C+7 Ease of operation during use (CEN+) Test requirement: Accessible/operable by user during use (i.e.: no more than the

thoracic part detached from the backrest, operating force ≤ 60 N (VUh), with both hands supported on the steering controls): - speed regulator; - service brake; - direction selection switch; - direction indicator *); - audible warning signal. *) if present EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

C+8 Position of controls on electrically powered push chairs (CEN+) Test requirement: Height of control unit ≥ 900 mm and ≤ 1200 mm.


x X

C+9 Operating force for controls on electrically powered push chairs

(CEN+) Test requirement: Operating force: ≤ 60 N.


x x

C+10 Ease of operation of parking brake by user (CEN+) Test requirement: Accessible and operable by user, i.e.:

no more than the thoracic part detached from the backrest. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x

C+11 Ease of operation of parking brake by attendant (CEN+) Test requirement: Accessible and operable by attendant from the pushing position i.e.

standing behind the line made by the rear wheel axle, when the pushing handles or the push bar is held. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to:

x x

C+12 Operating force of service brake switch (CEN+) Test requirement: If service brake is engaged by means of a separate switch:

Operating force for activating service brake ≤ 13.5 N. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x

C+13 Operating force of counter-acceleration (service brake) (CEN+) Test requirement: If the service brake is engaged by counter-acceleration:

Operating force for applying counter-acceleration ≤ 13.5 N. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x


C+14 Ease of operation/way in which wheelchair is reduced in size by

attendant (A) (CEN+) Test requirement: Reduction in size by means of width reduction, detachability or height

reduction is required to be possible. Reduction in size should be possible by one person from a standing position, without using body weight. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x

C+16 Ease of operation/way in which scooter is reduced in size (CEN+) Test requirement: Reduction in size by means of width reduction, detachability or height

reduction is required to be possible. Reduction in size should be possible by one person from a standing position, without using body weight. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x

C+17 Operability of angle φφφφ by attendant (T) (CEN+) Test requirement: Variability of φ by attendant should be possible (VT).


C+19 Operating force for variable setting of φφφφ VUm (CEN+) Test requirement: If variability of φ is power assisted, operating force ≤ 13.5 N.


C+20 Operating force for variable setting of φφφφ VUh/VT (CEN+) Test requirement: If variability of φ (from basic neutral position) is operated manually, the

following requirements apply:






C+21 Accessibility of variable setting for φφφφ VU (CEN+) Test requirement: No more than thoracic part detached from the backrest.


C+22 Operating force for variable setting of αααα VUm (CEN+) Test requirement: If variability of the angle between the seat and the backrest is power

assisted, operating force of VUm: ≤ 13.5 N. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x


C+23 Operating force of variable setting for αααα VUh/VT (CEN+) Test requirement: If variability of the angle between the seat and the backrest is manually

operated, the following requirements apply:






(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

C+24 Accessibility by attendant (A) of locking/release mechanism for

armrests/legrests (CEN+) Test requirement: Locking/release mechanisms are required to be accessible and

operable (where applicable, using fingers/hand/arm). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x X

C+25 Body parts required for removal/replacement of armrests/legrests

by attendant (CEN+) Test requirement: Carried out using two hands at the most.


C+26 Mechanical functioning for removal/replacement of

armrests/legrests by attendant (CEN+) Test requirement: No apparent deficiencies in functioning when removing and replacing.

(This should not cause any great difficulty e.g. by blockaging, shearing, etc.) EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x

C+27 Level of difficulty involved in repositioning elements by attendant

(CEN+) Test requirement: No difficult and/or extremely precise positioning.


C+28 Accessibility by user (U) of locking/release mechanism for

armrests/legrests (CEN+) Test requirement: When the user removes armrests and legrests, no more than lumbar

part may be detached from the backrest. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x


C+29 Body parts required for the removal/replacement of

armrests/legrests by user (CEN+) Test requirement: Carried out using two hands at the most.


C+30 Mechanical functioning for removal and replacement of

armrests/legrests by user (CEN+) Test requirement: No apparent deficiencies in functioning when removing and replacing.

(This should not cause any great difficulty e.g. by blockaging, shearing, etc.) EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

C+31 Level of difficulty when repositioning elements by user (CEN+) Test requirement: No difficult and/or extremely precise positioning.


C+32 Ease of operation for locking seat rotation mechanism (CEN+) Test requirement: Accessible and operable by the user, i.e.:

- no more than thoracic part detached from the backrest;

- operating force ≤ 60 N; - no constriction of fingers. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

C+33 Position of the hand operated electronic control unit (CEN+) Test requirement: Position of the manually operated electronic control unit is required to

be in a range of 360 - 520 mm in relation to the test point of reference. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x

C+34 Distance of steering control Test requirement: The position of the steering control is required as a minimum to be in a

range of 360 - 580 mm in relation to the test point of reference. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

C+35 Operability of angle φφφφ by user (U) (CEN+) Test requirement: User is able to operate variable setting for φ by means of power

assistance (VUm). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x

CGQ1 Presence of pushing handles Test requirement: Presence of pushing handles is a requirement.


CGQ2 Presence of hand operated electronic control unit Test requirement: Presence of hand operated electronic control unit is a requirement.



CGQ3 Presence of direct mechanical controls Test requirement: Presence of direct mechanical controls on the front wheel(s) is a

requirement. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

CGQ4 Width between pushing handles Test requirement: Width between pushing handles: ≥ 300 en ≤ 550 mm.


CGQ5 Width between tipping device Test requirement: Width between tipping device: ≥ 300 mm.


CGQ6 Angle between standing leg and swivelling leg (= angle λλλλ) Test requirement: Angle: λ ≥ 5°


CGQ7 Inconvenient protruding parts, walking space Test requirement: No inconvenient protruding parts within the walking space:

- where clothes, footwear, etc. can snag; - which can cause physical damage to the user, by-standers and the surroundings; - which can knock against the body during propulsion or pushing (e.g. protruding parts of headrest, tipping device, etc.).


CGQ8 Tipping device Test requirement Presence of tipping device is required.


CGQ9 Horizontal pulling force on pushing handles Test requirement: Pulling power ≤ 225 N.


CGQ10 Height of tipping device Test requirement: Height of tipping device ≤ 175 mm.



CGQ11 Position in relation to tyre Test requirement: Tipping device (side-on view) protrudes ≤ 100 mm outside tyre.


CGQ12 Centre of tipping device to inside of tyre Test requirement: Centre of tipping device to inside of tyre: ≥ 25 mm.


CGQ13 Width of tipping device Test requirement: Width of the flat contact area of the tipping device ≥ 20 mm.


CGQ17 Fold-away facility for steering/control unit Test requirement: Facility on steering/control unit enabling the wheelchair user to sit at

the table (e.g. flip-up, fold-away) without the steering/control unit having to be detached from the wheelchair and where the operational direction of the steering/control unit remains unchanged in relation to the direction of movement so that the wheelchair can remain operable by the user. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

CGQ18 Presence on steering/control unit Test requirement: Presence of a steering/control unit, equipped with an indication of

functions on or next to the switches relating to: - direction indicator switch, if direction indicators are present; - lighting switch, if lights are present; - direction selector switch, if applicable; - switch for changing sitting posture (possibly on separate control unit), if applicable.


CGQ19 Ease of operation when coming to a halt Test requirement: Accessible and operable by user (i.e. no more than the thoracic part

detached from the backrest, operating force ≤ 60 N (VUh), with at least one hand on the steering controls): - on/off switch; - maximum speed regulator; - lighting *) *) if present EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x


CGQ21 Activation of service brake to determine the max. braking

deceleration Test requirement: The service brake is required to be activated by releasing the speed

regulator in one movement and, if necessary, carrying out an extra action with the hand remaining in a fixed position on the steering controls. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x

CGQ22 Hand-grip width of brake lever Test requirement: If brake lever is present:

Hand-grip width of brake lever ≤ 90 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ23 Type of variable setting for αααα Test requirement: Variable setting for α at least SA.


CGQ24 Type of variable setting for φφφφ1/αααα Test requirement: Seat wedge variable setting for φ1 at least SA, variable setting for α at

least SA. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x

CGQ25 Design of variable setting for angle φφφφ φ is required to have three variable settings.


CGQ26 Mechanical functioning of variable setting for φφφφ Test requirement: No apparent deficiencies in functioning.


CGQ27 Body parts required for varying φφφφ Test requirement: Carried out using two hands at the most.


CGQ28 Accessibility of turning knob/lever for variable setting for φφφφ Test requirement: Space available for carrying out the necessary action with the required

body parts. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x


CGQ29 Mechanical functioning of variable setting for αααα Test requirement: If α is VU/PVT, the mechanism of the variable setting should show no

apparent deficiencies. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ30 Body parts required for variable setting of αααα Test requirement: If α is VU/PVT, it must be possible to carry out the adjustment with a

maximum of two hands. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ31 Accessibility of turning knob/lever for variable setting for αααα Test requirement: If α is VU/PVT, there must be enough space available for the parts of

the body required for making the necessary adjustment. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ32 Operation of seat elevator mechanism Test requirement: If the wheelchair has a height variable seating unit:

Variability = VU. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ33 Minimum seat height, in highest position Test requirement: If the wheelchair has a height variable seating unit:

Minimum seat height ≥ 770 mm. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ34 Operation of seat rotation mechanism Test requirement: If seating unit can be rotated:

Variability = VU. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ35 Design of freewheel setting Test requirement: Operation is required to be carried out without detaching any parts.



CGQ36 Functioning of freewheel device Test requirement: The freewheel device is required to be operated without using internal

or external resources. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

CGQ37 Marking of freewheel device Test requirement: The operation is required to have two mechanical settings and no

intermediate settings. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x

CGQ38 Presence of freewheel device Test requirement: Freewheel device (facility for disengagement of motor) is required to be

present. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x x x x


3.2.9. Requirements with respect to lighting (Appendix D in EN 12184)

D+1 Presence of lighting (CEN+) Test requirement: Presence of lighting (headlamp(s) and rear light(s)) are compulsory

on wheelchairs for outdoor use. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x

D+2 Presence of direction indicators (CEN+) Test requirement: Presence of direction indicators is compulsory.


x x x

D+3 Presence of rear reflector (CEN+) Test requirement: Presence of non-triangular approved red retro-reflector(s) on the rear

of the wheelchair is compulsory. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x

D+4 Position of lighting (CEN+) Test requirement: Height of lighting between 400 and 1200 mm above the ground.


(x (x x x (x (x x

D+5 Position of direction indicators (CEN+) Test requirement: Height of direction indicators between 400 and 1500 mm above the

ground.

Distance between direction indicators on front ≥ 340 mm*).

Distance between direction indicators on rear ≥ 240 mm. *) This sub-requirement does not apply to scooters with three wheels EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x


D+6 Design of lights/light signals (CEN+) Test requirement: Wheelchairs must not be fitted with lights that dazzle (WVW 1994 cl.

5.11.64). Wheelchairs, used at night and during the day when visibility is seriously restricted, must be fitted with (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.43): a. two front lights if the wheelchair has two front wheels, or one front light if the wheelchair has one front wheel; b. two rear lights if the wheelchair has two rear wheels, or one rear light if the wheelchair has one rear wheel. The lights must function properly (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.44 par. 1) and must not be shielded (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.44 par. 5). The lighting brackets and their components must be firmly attached to the wheelchair (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.44 par. 2). The glass on the lighting brackets should not be so damaged, repaired or worked that they have a detrimental effect on the light intensity, the amplitude of light or their functioning (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.44 par. 3). Lights with the same function must be of equal size, equal colour and of equal or almost equal intensity. Lights with the same function must be symmetrically positioned to the left and right of the centre point of the wheelchair (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.44 par. 4). The front lights may only be white or yellow (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.45 par. 1). The rear lights may only be red (WVW 1994 cl. 5.18.45 par. 2). Wheelchairs must not have more than two brake lights (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.57.1 par. d and 5.11.65). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x x x (x (x x

D+7 Visibility (CEN+) Test requirement: Front lights are required to light up an area of between at least 7.5

and 10 m in front of the wheelchair. The light intensity of light bulb at 10 m is required to be at least 4 lux and 4º to the right and the left of this at least half of the maximum light intensity. The light intensity of halogen light at 10 m is required to be at least 7 lux and 4º to the right and the left of this at least half of the maximum light intensity, (half of the maximum light intensity generated by a halogen light), at 1.5º under this at least half of the maximum light intensity, 5º under this at least 1.3 lux and 4º to the left and right and 5º underneath at least 0.8 lux. Two yellow reflectors are required at either side. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: (x (x x x (x (x x


D+8 Design of retro-reflective devices (CEN+) Test requirement: The non-triangular red retro-reflector must be attached to the left

hand side of the wheelchair at a height of no less than 0.25 m and no more than 0.90 above the road surface (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.54). The non-triangular red retro-reflector must not be shielded, must not show any deficiencies and must satisfy the requirements as laid down by the Minister (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.55 and design requirements VTR cl. 3.8.1). Retro-reflective devices with the same function must be attached to the left and right hand side of the centre point of the wheelchair (WVW cl. 5.18.44 par. 4). EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x x x x x x

DGQ1 Presence of lighting connection Test requirement: Lighting (headlamp(s) and rear light(s)) are required to be supplied as

accessories. EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC Applicable to: x x x x


4. Summary of test requirements per cluster The following requirements are valid for all wheelchairs:

requirements stipulated by Dutch legislation, the original CEN requirements in the EN, excepting those requirements for which a more stringent requirement applies in conformity with these regulations, i.e. the so-called CEN+. The CEN requirements applying to each of the clusters are listed in appendix E.

Table 9 on the following pages lists the CEN+ and GQ requirements

valid for each cluster. The requirements are listed in the same order

as in the standardisation. It should be noted however that these

requirements apply to the most basic design form required for the

cluster in question. A specific wheelchair might incorporate added

extras, which are listed on the test recommendations, but for which

no requirements are stipulated for that particular cluster. If

requirements are included for these in other R 06 clusters, the

requirements in question do however apply. This is indicated with a

(x in the table.

If a box in the table has been left blank, this requirement does not apply for that particular cluster. An x on the other hand, indicates that the requirement does apply.

Table 9. OVERVIEW CEN+ AND GQ REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH CLUSTER

electrically powered wheelchairs EAA electric indoor adjustable EAT electric indoor tilt EBA electric indoor/outdoor adjustable EBT electric indoor/outdoor tilt ECA electric outdoor adjustable ECT electric outdoor tilt

electrically powered push chairs EDA electric push adjustable EDT electric push tilt scooters SA scooters indoor SBN scooters indoor/outdoor non-collapsible SBR scooters indoor/outdoor collapsible SC scooters outdoor

description of test requirements

electrically powered wheelchairs electr. powered push chairs

scooters

6 General requirements EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

6GQ1 overall wheelchair x x x x x x x x x x x x

6GQ2 sharp/protruding parts x x x x x x x x x

6GQ3 protective device for hand operated electrical controls

x x x x x x






scooters

7 Design requirements EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

7.1GQ1 footrests x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.1GQ2 lower leg support x x x x

7.1GQ3 adjustability of seat height x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.1GQ4 lower leg support (x (x (x (x

7.1GQ6 footrests x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.4GQ1 arm support x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.4GQ2 headrest x x x (x

7.4GQ3 adjustability of armrest height

x x x x x x x x

7.5 +1

restraint system in other means of transport

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

7.5GQ1 attachment points on the wheelchair for attachment in other means of transport

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

7.6+1 ease of use of freewheel setting for attendant


7.7GQ1 moveable after reduction in height/width

x

7.7GQ2 moveable after reduction in height, disassembling or reduction in width

x

7.7GQ4 dimensions of largest part, portable in car

l (≤ 900) x w (≤ 550)

x h (≤ 1050)

(x

7.7GQ5 dimensions of largest part,

portable in estate car l (≤

1400) x w (≤ 700) x h (≤ 700)

(x

7.7GQ6 dimensions of largest part,

portable in estate car l (≤

1400) x w (≤ 700) x h (≤ 700)

x

7.8GQ1 battery cover x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.10+1 audible warning signal x x x x x x x x x x x x






scooters

8 Performance requirements


8.1GQ1 reliability of frame construction


8.2.1+1 holding force of parking brake/automatic brake on maximum negotiable slope

x x x x x x x x x

8.2GQ1 quality of brake operating cable

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

8.3GQ1 emergency (stop) function (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

8.4.1+1 maximum obstacle forward

(≥ 30 mm)

x x x

8.4.1+2 maximum obstacle forward

(≥ 60 mm)

x x x x x x

8.4.1+3 turning radius (≤ 850 mm)

and turning space (≤ 1300 mm)

x x

8.4.1+4 turning radius (≤ 2300 mm) and turning space

(≤ 2000 mm)

x x

8.4GQ1 manoeuvrability (no apparent deficiencies)

x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ2 manoeuvrability (force on

pushing handles) ≤ 125/150 N)

x x

8.4GQ3 castor wheel outside greatest width

x x

8.4GQ4 course stability (no apparent deficiencies)

x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ6 diameter of smallest wheel x x

8.4GQ7 maximum unevenness

(≥ 30 mm)

x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ8 maximum unevenness

(≥ 50 mm)

x x x

8.4GQ9 minimum negotiable slope for neutral sitting posture

(≥ 6°)

x x x






scooters

8 Continued EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

8.4GQ10 minimum negotiable slope for neutral sitting posture

(≥ 10°)

x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ11 static stability in four directions for neutral sitting posture (stable on max. neg. slope)


8.4GQ12 dynamic stability in neutral sitting posture


8.4GQ13 maximum speed regulator x x x x x x

8.4GQ14 maximum speed regulator x x x x x x

8.4GQ15 maximum speed limiter x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ16 speed regulator x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ17 unobstructed rotation of wheels


8.4GQ18 buckle-free wheels x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ19 quality of bearings x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ20 quality of suspension points for support elements


8.4GQ21 reliability of steering controls


8.4GQ22 positioning of steering controls

x x x x

8.4GQ23 operation of freewheel x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4GQ24 position of castor stem housing on castor wheel

x x






scooters

9 Electrical requirements EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

9.1GQ1 battery charger safety device


9.1GQ2 low voltage x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1GQ3 moisture resistance of control unit/visibility of display panel


description of

test requirements elektrische rolstoelen elektr.

duwwan-delwagen

scootermobielen

10 Information EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

10.2GQ1 user manual for electrically powered wheelchairs


10.2GQ2 user manual for battery charger


10.3GQ1 inscriptions and/or symbols on switches and equipment


10.3GQ2 colour functions x x x x x x x x x x x x

10.3GQ3 identifiability of type of motor


10.3GQ4 identifiability of battery charger


10.4GQ1 additional technical information







scooters

A Design requirements EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

A1.1+3 attachment of tipping device

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

A1.2+4 mass of part to be removed, for electrically

powered drive (≤ 24 kg)

x x

A1.4+1 colour fastness of tyres x x x x x x x x x

A1.5+1 inflatability of pneumatic tyres


A1.7+1 inconvenient protruding parts, transfer

x x x x x x x x

A1.7+2 (re)movability of legrests x x x x x x x x

A1.7+3 (re)movability of footplates

x x x x x x x x

A1.7GQ1 (re)movability of armrests x x x x x x x x x x x x

A1.7GQ2 seat rotation mechanism x x x x

A1.7GQ3 locking of seat rotation mechanism

x x x x

A1.7GQ4 mounting height x x x x

A1.9+1 dynamic stability warning signal design


A1.10+1 steering lock x x x x

A1.11+1 design of mirrors x x x x x x x

A1.11GQ1 design of mirrors x x x x x x x

A2+1 width (≤ 650 mm) x x x

A2+2 width (≤ 700 mm) x x x x x x

A2+3 width (≤ 800 mm) x x x

A2+4 length (≤ 1200 mm) x x

A2+5 length (≤ 1300 mm) x x x x

A2+6 length (≤ 1400 mm) x x

A2+8 ground clearance (≥ 30 mm)

x x x


x x x x x x


x x x

A2+12 obstacle height (≥ 50 mm)

x x x x x x

A2+13 obstacle height (≥ 70 mm)

x x x






scooters

A Continued EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

A2GQ1 height (≤ 2000 mm) x x x x x x x x x

A2GQ2 turning radius of seat rotation mechanism

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x

A3.2 maximum speed downhill x x x x x x x x x x x x

A4.1+1 presence of functions on control panel


A4.2+2 position of electronics x x x x x x x x x x x x

B Design of seating unit EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

B+1 angle φ x x x x x x x x

B+2 angle φ1, adjustable x

B+3 angle φ1 x x x

B+4 angle α x x x x

B+5 angle α, adjustable x x x x x x x x

B+6 size of angle ∆φ x

B+7 size of angle ∆φ x x x

B+8 design of tilt mechanism x x x x

B+9 type of seat x x x x x x x

B+10 type of backrest x x x x x x x

BGQ1 sitting depth x x x x x x x x x x x x

BGQ2 sitting width (320 ≤ s.w. ≤ 570 mm)

x x x x x x x x

BGQ3 sitting width (360 ≤ s.w. ≤ 610 mm)

x x x x

BGQ4 sitting height for outdoor use

x x x x

BGQ5 sitting height for indoor use or presence of tilt mechanism

x x x x

BGQ6 sitting height for scooters x x x x

BGQ7 armrest height NA x x x x

BGQ8 armrest height NA/VT/VU x x x x x x x x (x (x (x (x

BGQ11 backrest height (400 ≤

b.h. ≤ 740 mm)

x x x x x x x x x

BGQ12 backrest height (445 ≤

b.h. ≤ 740 mm)

x x x

BGQ13 leg room x x x x






scooters

C Ease of operation EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

C+1 Height of pushing handle x x

C+3 accessibility and operability of recharging connector


C+4 ease of use for fold-away control panel

x x x x

C+5 operating force for hand operated electronic controls

x x x x x x

C+6 accessibility/visibility of operating switches for variable sitting posture setting

(x x (x x (x x (x (x (x (x

C+7 ease of operation during use

x x x x

C+8 position of controls for electrically powered push chair

x x

C+9 operating force of controls for electrically powered push chair

x x

C+10 ease of operation of parking brake for user

x x x x x x x x x x x

C+11 ease of operation of parking brake for attendant

x x

C+12 operating force of service brake switch

(x (x (x (x

C+13 operating force of counter-acceleration (service brake)

(x (x (x (x

C+14 ease of operation/way in which wheelchair is reduced in size by attendant (T)

x

C+16 ease of operation/way in which scooter is reduced in size

x

C+17 operability of angle φ by attendant (T)

x






scooters

C Continued EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

C+19 operating force of

variable setting for φ VUm

x x x


adjustment φ VUh/VT

x

C+21 accessibility of variable

setting φ VU

x x x


variable setting α VUm

(x (x (x


variable setting α VUh/VT

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

C+24 accessibility by attendant (T) of locking/release mechanism for armrest/legrests

x x x x x x x x

C+25 body parts required for the removal/replacement of armrests/legrests by attendant

x x x x x x x x

C+26 mechanical functioning for removal and replacement of armrests/legrests by attendant

x x x x x x x x

C+27 level of difficulty when repositioning elements by attendant

x x x x x x x x

C+28 accessibility by user (G) of locking/release mechanism for armrest/legrests

x x x x

C+29 body parts required for the removal/replacement of armrests/legrests by user

x x x x






scooters


C+30 mechanical functioning for removal and replacement of armrests/legrests by user

x x x x

C+31 level of difficulty when repositioning elements by user

x x x x

C+32 ease of operation for locking seat rotation mechanism

x x x x

C+33 position of hand operated electronic control unit

x x x x x x

C+34 distance of steering control

x x x x

C+35 operability of angle φ by user (G)

x x x

CGQ1 presence of pushing handles

x x

CGQ2 presence of hand operated electronic control unit

x x x x x x

CGQ3 presence of direct mechanical controls

x x x x

CGQ4 width between pushing handles

x x

CGQ5 width between tipping device

x x

CGQ6 angle between standing leg and swivelling leg (=

angle λ)

x x

CGQ7 inconvenient protruding parts, walking space

x x

CGQ8 tipping device x x

CGQ9 horizontal pulling force on pushing handles

x x

CGQ10 height of tipping device x x

CGQ11 position in relation to tyre x x

CGQ12 centre of tipping device to inside of tyre

x x

CGQ13 width of tipping device x x






scooters


CGQ17 fold-away facility for steering/control unit

x x x x

CGQ18 presence of steering/control unit


CGQ19 ease of operation when coming to a halt

x x x x

CGQ21 activation of service brake to determine max. braking deceleration

x x x x

CGQ22 hand-grip width of brake lever

(x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ23 type of variable setting α x x x x

CGQ24 type of variable setting

φ1/α

x

CGQ25 design of variable setting

for angle φ

x x x

CGQ26 mechanical functioning of

variable setting φ

x x x x

CGQ27 body parts required for

variable setting of φ

x x x x

CGQ28 accessibility of turning knob/lever for variable

setting of φ

x x x x

CGQ29 mechanical functioning of

variable setting α

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ30 body parts required for

variable setting of α

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ31 accessibility of turning knob/lever for variable

setting of α

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ32 operation of seat elevator mechanism

(x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ33 minimum seat height, in highest position

(x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ34 operation of seat rotation mechanism

(x (x (x (x (x (x

CGQ35 design of freewheel x x x x x x x x x x x x

CGQ36 functioning of freewheel x x x x x x x x x x x x

CGQ37 marking of freewheel x x x x x x x x x x x x

CGQ38 presence of freewheel x x x x x x x x x x x x






scooters

D Lighting EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

D+1 presence of lighting x x x

D+2 presence of direction indicators

x x x

D+3 presence of rear reflector x x x x x x x x x

D+4 position of lighting (x (x x x (x (x x

D+5 position of direction indicators

x x x

D+6 design of lights/light signals

(x (x x x (x (x x

D+7 visibility (x (x x x (x (x x

D+8 design of retro-reflective devices

x x x x x x x x x

DGQ1 presence of lighting connection

x x x x


Appendix A. Example of Test advice for Electrically Powered Wheelchairs

KBOH Homologation Directive R 06 Data to be filled in by the inquirer Make Type Prototype Manufacturer Importer Approval Holder* Address Postcode/town Telephone/fax Contact person

: : yes/no : : : : : : :

Data to be filled in by KBOH Test advice no. :E Date of issue Valid till Signed by

: : :

We would like to draw to your attention to the fact that only the name and address of the Approval Holder will be specified in both the GQ list and the KBOH productinformation (Handboek "hulpmiddelen in Nederland") as well in all other KBOH publications. The issue of this test advice as well as any impending approval of the product in no way places any obligation on commercial players to purchase this product. When applying for a test assessment, commercial documents relating to the product are required to be sent which specify the standard available options and prices.

Instructions for completion: (use the flow chart in appendix G if necessary to determine the cluster) Per cluster the relevant design form can be marked or completed in the table below. If necessary, the codes used by the manufacturer/importer can be specified in the space available against the items Description of Model, Sitting Posture, Dimensions, etc. The information must be filled in at least in one column for the cluster required. For other clusters only that information needs to be given for design forms of the product that vary from the relevant cluster.

* Approval holder is: The person/organisation requesting approval in accordance with the agreement between TNO Road Vehicle Transport Research Institute and KBOH.


Example of Test advice for Electrically Powered Wheelchair Clusters

Cluster:

Electrical indoor adjustable, EAA

Electrical indoor tilt, EAT

Electrical indoor/outdoor adjustable, EBA

Electrical indoor/outdoor tilt, EBT

Electrical outdoor adjustable, ECA

Electrical outdoor tilt, ECT

Description of design

recommended max. weight of user [kg]

type of frame O fixed O collapsible

O fixed O collapsible





seat design O non rigid/hammock O non rigid tensible O upholstered O other:

O upholstered O other:

O non rigid/hammock O non rigid tensible O upholstered O other:




seat upholstery O fabric O pvc O nylon O other:

O fabric O pvc O nylon O other:





backrest design O non rigid/hammock O non rigid tensible O upholstered O other:






backrest upholstery O fabric O pvc O nylon O other:






Sitting posture

angle α O SA1

O other: O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

angle φ O NA2

O other:

O VUm3

O other: O NA O other:

O VUm O other:

O NA O other:

O VUm O other:

1 SA: Single adjustment

2 NA: Non-adjustable

3 VUm: Can be varied at all times by user by means of power assistance


Cluster:







angle φ1 - O SA O other:

- O SA O other:

- O SA O other:

seat elevation O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

rotation of seat O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

Dimension

Sitting depth [mm]4

adjustability of sitting depth

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

sitting width [mm]5

adjustability of sitting width

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

sitting depth/width to be tested

Armrest

height of arm support (armrest height)

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

angle δ O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

(re)movability for transfer O yes, attendant O other:

O yes, attendant O other:





Legrest

legrest length (sitting height)

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

angle β O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

4 bij voorkeur gemeten met ISO-RLG (ISO 7176-7)

5 preferably tested with ISO-RLG (ISO 7176-7)


Cluster:







angle γ O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

calf support O no O other:

O calf band O calf plate O other:

O no O other:


O no O other:


(re)movability of legrest for transfer







fold-away footplates for transfer








Cluster:







Headrest

height, depth and angle adjustable

O no O other:

O SA O other:

O no O other:

O SA O other:

O no O other:

O SA O other:

Front wheels

design O pneumatic O solid O other:

O pneumatic O solid O other:





sort O castor O fixed O drive

O castor O fixed O drive





make/ type

Rear wheels













make/ type


Cluster:







Pushing handles

design O none O pushing handles O push bar

O none O pushing handles O push bar





height O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:

Other

tipping device O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no

Other design forms to be tested Remarks:


Appendix B: Example of Test advice for Electrically Powered Push Chairs KBOH Homologation Directive R 06 Data to be filled in by the inquirer: Make Type Prototype Manufacturer Importer Approval Holder* Address Postcode/town Telephone/fax Contact person

: : : yes/no : : : : : : :

Data to be filled in by KBOH Test advice no. :E Date of issue Valid till Signed by

: : :

We would like to draw to your attention to the fact that only the name and address of the Approval Holder will be specified in both the GQ list and the KBOH product information (Handboek “Hulpmiddelen in Nederland”) as well as in all other KBOH publications. The issue of this test advice as well as any impending approval of the product in no way places any obligation on commercial players to purchase this product. When applying for a test assessment, commercial documents relating to the product are required to be sent which specify the standard available options and prices. Instructions for completion: (use the flow chart in appendix G if necessary to determine the cluster) Per cluster the relevant design form can be marked or completed in the table below. If necessary, the codes used by the manufacturer/importer can be specified in the space available against the items Description of Model, Sitting Posture, Dimensions, etc. The information must be filled in at least in one column for the cluster required. For other clusters only that information needs to be given for design forms of the product that vary from the relevant cluster.



Example of Test advice for Electrically Powered Push Chair Clusters

Cluster:

Electrical pushing adjustable, EDA

Electrical pushing tilt, EDT


recommended maximum weight of user [kg]

type of frame O fixed O collapsible


seat design O non-rigid/hammock O non-rigid tensible O upholstered O other:

O non-rigid/hammock O non-rigid tensible O upholstered O other:



backrest design O non-rigid/hammock O non-rigid tensible O upholstered O other:

O non-rigid/hammock O non-rigid tensible O upholstered O other:



Sitting posture

angle α O SA1

O other:

O SA O other:

angle φ O NA2

O other:

O VT3

O other:

angle φ1 - O SA O other:

seat elevation O NA O other:

O NA O other:

Dimensions

sitting depth [mm]4

adjustability of sitting depth O NA O other:

O NA O other:

sitting width [mm]5

adjustability of sitting width O NA O other:

O NA O other:

sitting depth/width to be tested

1 SA: Single adjustment once only

2 NA: Non adjustable

3 Can be varied at all times by attendant (Therapist)




Cluster:



Armrest

height of arm support (armrest height) O SA O other:

O SA O other:


O NA O other:

(re)movability for transfer O yes, attendant O other:


Legrest

Legrest length (sitting height) O SA O other:

O SA O other:

angle β O NA O other:

O NA O other:

angle γ O NA O other:

O NA O other:

lower leg support O nee O other:


(re)movability of legrest for transfer O yes, attendant O other:


fold-away footplates for transfer O yes, attendant O other:


Headrest

height, depth and angle adjustable O nee O other:

O SA O other:

Front wheels





make/ type

Rear wheels





make/ type

quick release O no O other:

O no O other:


Cluster:



axle position O NA O other:

O NA O other:

Pushing handles

design O pushing handles O push bar

O pushing handles O push bar

height O NA O other:

O NA O other:

Other

anti-tipping device O yes O no

O yes O no



Appendix C. Example of Test advice for Scooters KBOH Homologation Directive R 06 Data to be filled in by the inquirer: Make Type Prototype Manufacturer Importer Approval Holder* Address Postcode/town Telephone/fax Contact person

: : : yes/no : : : : : : :

Data to be filled in by KBOH Test advice no. :P

Date of issue Valid till Signed by

: : :

We would like to draw to your attention to the fact that only the name and address of the Approval Holder will be specified in both the GQ list and the KBOH product information (Handboek “hulpmiddelen in Nederland”) as well as in all other KBOH publications. The issue of this test advice as well as any impending approval of the product in no way places any obligation on commercial players to purchase this product. When applying for a test assessment, commercial documents relating to the product are required to be sent which specify the standard available options and prices. Instructions for completion: (use the flow chart in appendix G if necessary to determine the cluster) Per cluster the relevant design form can be marked or completed in the table below. If necessary, the codes used by the manufacturer/importer can be specified in the space available against the items Description of Model, Sitting Posture, Dimensions, etc. The information must be filled in at least in one column for the cluster required. For other clusters only that information needs to be given for design forms of the product that vary from the relevant cluster.



Example of Test advice for Electrically Powered Scooters

Cluster:

Scooter indoor, SA Scooter indoor/outdoor non-collapsible, SBN

Scooter indoor/outdoor Collapsible, SBR

Scooter outdoor, SC


recommended maximum weight of user [kg]

plateau length O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

seat design O upholstered O other:








backrest design O upholstered O other:








Sitting posture

angle α O SA6

O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

angle φ O NA7

O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

seat elevation O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

O SA O other:

6 SA: Single adjustment

7 NA: Non-adjustable


Cluster:



Scooter outdoor, SC

Dimensions

sitting depth [mm]8

adjustability of sitting depth O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

sitting width [mm]9

adjustability of sitting width O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

sitting depth/sitting width to be tested

Armrest

height of arm support (armrest height)

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:


O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

removability to enable transfer O yes, user O other:

O yes, user O other:



Headrest

height, depth and angle adjustable

O no O other:

O no O other:

O no O other:

O no O other:

Adjustment to steering controls

height of steering controls O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

distance of steering controls O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:

O NA O other:




Cluster:



Scooter outdoor, SC

distance of steering controls, method of adjustment

O n.a. O variable setting on steering O variable setting on seat O other:




Front wheels





sort O castor O steering O fixed O drive

O castor O steering O fixed O drive



make/ type

number

Rear wheels









make/ type

number

Brakes/neutral

operation of parking brake O handbrake O brake lever O other:

O handbrake O brake lever O other:




Cluster:



Scooter outdoor, SC

method of braking O brake on tyre O drum brake O disc brake O brake on motor shaft O other:

O brake on tyre O drum brake O disc brake O brake on motor shaft O other:



design of freewheel O disengagement of brake on motor shaft O other:

O disengagement of brake on motor shaft O other:



Speed

maximum speed [k.p.h.]

variable maximum speed O no O other:

O no O other:

O no O other:

O no O other:

Pushing handles

design O none O pushing handles O push bar




height O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:

O n.a. O other:


Cluster:



Scooter outdoor, SC

Other

basket(s) O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no

tipping device O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no

O yes O no



Appendix D: Summary of test requirements in conformity with Dutch legislation General construction of the vehicle (WVW 1994 cl. 5.9.3 and 5.11.3)

This requirement is covered by the requirements 8.1 (EN 12184), 8.1GQ1,

Dimensions and mass (WVW 1994 cl. 5.10.6 and 5.11.6)

The requirement in respect of width is covered by the requirements A.2+2 and A.2+3, the requirement in respect of length is covered by the requirements A.2+4, A.2+5 and A.2+6 and the requirements in respect of height by the requirement A.2GQ1.

Motor (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.9 and 5.11.12)

This requirement is covered by requirements in EN 12184: 7.8a, 7.8b, 8.7.2.1, 9.1i2, i3, i5, i6, i7 and i8, 9.2.1i4, 9.4ii, 9.6i and ii, and by the requirements: 7.8GQ1, 9.4GQ1, 10.3GQ3, A4.1+1, A4.2+2

Power transmission (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.17)

This requirement is covered by the requirements 9.2 (EN 12184) and A.4.1+1.

Steering controls (WVW 1994 cl. 5.9.29 and 5.11.29)

This requirement is covered by the requirements 8.4GQ21 and 8.4GQ22.

Brake controls (WVW 1994 cl. 5.9.38/39 and 5.11.38/39)

This requirement is covered by the requirements 8.2GQ1, 8.2.1.2 i (EN 12184), 7.6 a/b/c, 8.4.1 i 18, 8.4.1 i 19,

Bodywork (WVW 1994 cl. 5.9.48 and 5.11.46/48)

This requirement is covered by the requirements 8.1GQ1, 8.4GQ20 and 6GQ2.

Lighting and indicators (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.57/64/65 and 5.18.43/44/45, see CEN+)

These requirements are covered by the requirements D+1 and D+6.

Reflective devices (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.51/54/55 and 5.18.44)

These requirements are covered by the requirements D+3 and D+8.

Audible signal (WVW 1994 cl. 5.11.71) This requirement is covered by the requirements A.4.1+1, C+7 in EN 12184, 7.10+1 and 9.2.

EMC This requirement is covered by the requirements from EN 12184 9.8.1.1, 9.8.2.1 and 9.8.3.1.

Low voltage This requirement is covered by the requirement 9.1GQ2


Appendix E: Tables with CEN requirements per cluster

electrically powered wheelchairs EAA electrical indoor adjustable EAT electrical indoor tilt EBA electrical indoor/outdoor adjustable EBT electrical indoor/outdoor tilt ECA electrical outdoor adjustable ECT electrical outdoor tilt

electrically powered push chairs EDA electrical push adjustable EDT electrical push tilt scooters SA scooters indoor SBN scooters indoor/outdoor non-collapsible SBR scooters indoor/outdoor collapsible SC scooters outdoor



scooters

6 General requirements


6 vi bio-compatibility and leaking substances


6 x safeguards against snagging


6 xi openings x x x x x x x x x x x x

6 xiii finishing x x x x x x x x x x x x

7 Design requirements EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

7.1.1 i design of footplates x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.1.1 ii 1 (re)movability of footplates x x x x x x x x

7.1.1 ii 2 (re)movability of legrests x x x x x x x x

7.1.1 ii 3 attachment of footplates and legrests


7.1.1 iii adjustability of sitting height


7.1.1 iv opening between footplates

x x x x x x x x

7.2 inflatability of pneumatic tyres


7.3 points of attachment for sitting posture belt


7.4 1 (re)movability of armrests x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.4 2 attachment of armrests and legrests


7.6 a) functioning of service brake


7.6 b) automatic brake x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.6 c) 1 functioning of parking brake


7.6 c) 2 ease of operation of parking brake for user


7.6 ii maintenance of parking brakes


7.7 presence of carrying handles

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

7.8 a) checking and maintenance of batteries


7.8 b) protection of batteries x x x x x x x x x x x x

7.9.1 corrosion resistance of x x x x x x x x x x x x






scooters

battery holder

7.9.2 battery leaks x x x x x x x x x x x x






scooters

8 Performance requirements EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

8.1.1 static, impact and fatigue strength


8.2.1.1 i operating force for brake, foot operation

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x

8.2.1.2 i quality of attachment of brake to frame


8.2.1.2 ii durability of parking brake x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.3.1 durability of steering controls x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4.1 i 1 operating force of brake lever

(x (x (x (x (x (x

8.4.1 i 2 turning radius (≤ 1000 mm)


x

8.4.1 i 3 turning radius (≤ 1300 mm)


x x x x x x

8.4.1 i 4 maximum obstacle forwards

(≥ 100 mm)

x x x

8.4.1 i 5 energy consumption range

(≥ 15 km)

x x x


(≥ 25 km)

x x x x x x


(≥ 35 km)

x x x

8.4.1 i 8 dynamic stability when turning

x x x x x x

8.4.1 i 9 static stability in four directions in extreme sitting

posture (≥ 6°)

x x x


posture (≥ 9°)

x x x x x x


posture (≥ 15°)

x x x

8.4.1 i 12 dynamic stability in extreme

sitting posture (≥ 3°)

x x x



x x x x x x



x x x






scooters


8.4.1 i 15 maximum speed (≤ 15 k.p.h.)


8.4.1 i 16 maximum reverse speed x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4.1 i 17 holding force of parking brake/automatic brake (on

15° slope)

x x x

8.4.1 i 18 brake deceleration x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4.1 i 19 braking distance (s) x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.4.1 i 20 minimum negotiable slope in

extreme sitting posture (≥

3°)

x x x



6°)

x x x x x x



10°)

x x x

8.4.1 ii adjustment of driving characteristics by user or attendant


8.4.1 iii settings for driving characteristics


8.5 heating up of surfaces x x x x x x x x x x x x

8.6.1 1 noise production (≤ 65 dBA) x x x

8.6.1 2 noise production (≤ 75 dBA) x x x x x x x x x

8.7.1 operating and storage temperature


8.7.2.1 water-resistance of electronics


8.8 resistance to combustion x x x x x x x x x x x x






scooters

9 Electrical requirements EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

9.1 i 1 pushing force when freewheel mode is engaged or after brake has been released and/or disengaged


9.1 i 2 safeguard against driving whilst re-charging


9.1 i 3 quality of connections x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 i 4 identifiability of positive and negative connections for battery cables


9.1 i 5 connection diagram for batteries


9.1 i 6 protection against over-voltage


9.1 i 7 directly accessible conductors


9.1 i 8 accessible parts x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 i 10 replacement of fuses x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 i 11 incorrect polarity x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 i 12 protection for steering output x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 i 13 functioning of fuses x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 i 14 design of steering controls x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 i 15 protection against empty battery


9.1 i 16 possibility to stop in power failure


9.1 i 17 charging time x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.1 ii battery charger protection x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.2 presence of functions on control panel


9.4 i protection against short circuiting


9.4 ii protection against short circuiting for outdoor motor circuit


9.5 protection against driving when automatic brake is disconnected


9.6 i current decrease x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.6 ii connection of batteries x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.7 i 1 changes in battery charging characteristics







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9.7 i 2 changes in output voltage x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.7 i 3 indication of connection x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.7 i 4 protection against incorrect connection


9.7 i 5 protection against combustion


9.7 i 6 user manual for battery charger


9.7 ii indication of charging x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.7 iii charging of half full batteries x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.7 iv peak charging current x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.7 v checking of charging phase x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.8.1.1 electro-magnetic emission x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.8.2.1 electro-magnetic immunity x x x x x x x x x x x x

9.8.3.1 electro-static discharge x x x x x x x x x x x x






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10 Information EAA EAT EBA EBT ECA ECT EDA EDT SA SBN SBR SC

10.2 user manual for electrically operated wheelchairs


10.3 i permanent labelling for electrically powered wheelchairs


10.3 ii identifiability of battery charger


10.4 1 technical specifications x x x x x x x x x x x x

10.4 2 additional technical specifications


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Appendix F: ISO table for electrically powered wheelchairs This table contains the test data required for GQ, taken from the ISO 7176-15 and the EN 12184 standards as well as from GQ part per cluster.



Test values specified in ISO 7176-15

test number of R 06 reqm.



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overall length [mm] ISO 7176-5 A.2+4 length (≤ 1200 mm) x x

overall length [mm] ISO 7176-5 A.2+5 length (≤ 1300 mm) x x x x

overall length [mm] ISO 7176-5 A.2+6 length (≤ 1400 mm) x x

overall width [mm] ISO 7176-5 A.2+1 width (≤ 650 mm) x x x

overall width [mm] ISO 7176-5 A.2+2 width (≤ 700 mm) x x x x x x

overall width [mm] ISO 7176-5 A.2+3 width (≤ 800 mm) x x x

length when reduced in size [mm] width when reduced in size [mm] height when reduced in size [mm]

ISO 7176-5 7.7GQ4 dimensions of largest part, taken by user/attendant

behind car seat/in car boot l (≤

900) x w (≤ 550) x h (≤ 1050)

(x


ISO 7176-5 7.7GQ5 dimensions of largest part,

taken in estate car l (≤ 1400) x

w (≤ 700) x h (≤ 700)

(x






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ISO 7176-5 7.7GQ6 dimensions of largest part,

taken in estate car l (≤ 1400)

xw (≤ 700) xh (≤ 700)

x

overall weight [kg] ISO 7176-5 - x x x x x x x x x x x x

weight of heaviest part [kg] ISO 7176-5 - (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x x (x

static stability downhill, uphill and sideways [º]

ISO 7176-1 8.4.1 i 9 static stability in four directions in extreme sitting

posture (≥ 6°)

x x x



posture (≥ 9°)

x x x x x x



posture (≥ 15°)

x x x

energy consumption range [km] ISO 7176-4 8.4.1 i 5 energy consumption range (≥ 15 km)

x x x


x x x x x x


x x x

dynamic stability uphill [º] ISO 7176-2 8.4.1 i 12 dynamic stability in extreme


x x x



x x x x x x



x x x

obstacle uphill [mm] ISO 7176-10

8.4.1+1 maximum obstacle forwards

(≥ 30 mm)

x x x






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obstacle uphill [mm] ISO 7176-10 8.4.1+2 maximum obstacle forwards

(≥ 60 mm)

x x x x x x

obstacle uphill [mm] ISO 7176-10 8.4.1 i 4 maximum obstacle forwards

(≥ 100 mm)

x x x

maximum forward speed [k.p.h.]

ISO 7176-6 8.4.1 i 15 maximum speed (≤ 15 k.p.h.) x x x x x x x x x x x x

minimum braking distance at maximum speed [mm]

ISO 7176-6 8.4.1 i 19 braking distance (s) x x x x x x x x x x x x

seat wedge angle [º] ISO 7176-7 B+1 angle φ x x x x x x x x

seat wedge angle [º] ISO 7176-7 B+2 angle φ1, adjustable x

seat wedge angle [º] ISO 7176-7 B+6 size of angle ∆φ x

seat wedge angle [º] ISO 7176-7 B+3 angle φ1 x x x

seat wedge angle [º] ISO 7176-7 B+7 size of angle ∆φ x x x

effective seat depth [mm] ISO 7176-7 BGQ1 sitting depth x x x x x x x x x x x x

effective seat width [mm] ISO 7176-7 BGQ2 sitting width (320 ≤ sw ≤ 570 mm)

x x x x x x x x

effective seat width [mm] ISO 7176-7 BGQ3 sitting width (360 ≤ sw ≤ 610 mm)

x x x x

seat height at front [mm] ISO 7176-7 CGQ33 minimum seat height, in highest position

(x (x (x (x (x (x

backrest angle [º] ISO 7176-7 B+4 angle α x x x x

backrest angle [º] ISO 7176-7 B+5 angle α, adjustable x x x x x x x x

backrest height [mm] ISO 7176-7 BGQ11 backrest height (400 ≤ r ≤ 740 mm)

x x x x x x x x x

backrest height [mm] ISO 7176-7 BGQ12 backrest height (445 ≤ r ≤ 740 mm)

x x x

distance from footplate to seat [mm]

ISO 7176-7 BGQ4 seat height when used outdoors

x x x x


ISO 7176-7 BGQ5 seat height when used indoors or when tilt

x x x x






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ISO 7176-7 BGQ6 sitting height for scooters x x x x


ISO 7176-7 7.1.1 iii adjustability of sitting height x x x x x x x x x x x x

angle of legrest with seat [º] ISO 7176-7 -

distance of armrest to seat [mm]

ISO 7176-7 BGQ7 armrest height NI x x x x

distance of armrest to seat [mm]

ISO 7176-7 BGQ8 armrest height SA/VT/VU x x x x x x x x (x (x (x (x

distance of armrest to backrest [mm]

ISO 7176-7 -

horizontal position of axle [mm]

ISO 7176-7 -

turning space [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1+3 turning radius (≤ 850 mm) and

turning space (≤ 1300 mm)

x x

turning space [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1 i 2 turning radius (≤ 1000 mm)

and turning radius (≤ 1300 mm)

x

turning space [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1 i 3 turning radius (≤ 1300 mm)


x x x x x x

turning space [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1+4 turning radius (≤ 2300 mm)


x x x

static, impact and fatigue strength [satisfactory yes/no]

ISO 7176-8 8.1.1 static, impact and fatigue strength


propulsion and steering [satisfactory yes/no]

ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 2 safeguard against motion during charging



ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 3 quality of connections x x x x x x x x x x x X

propulsion and steering ISO 7176-14 9.2.1 i 4 identifiability of positive and x x x x x x x x x x x X






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[satisfactory yes/no] negative contacts on battery cables






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ISO 7176-14 9.4 i safeguard against short-circuiting

x x x x x x x x x x x X


ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 5 battery connection diagram x x x x x x x x x x x x


ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 6 safeguard against over-current



ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 7 directly accessible conductors x x x x x x x x x x x x


ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 8 accessible parts x x x x x x x x x x x x


ISO 7176-14 9.1GQ3 moisture resistance of control unit, visibility of display panel



ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 10 replacement of fuses x x x x x x x x x x x x


ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 11 incorrect polarity x x x x x x x x x x x x


ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 12 safeguard against steering output



ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 13 functioning of fuses x x x x x x x x x x x x


ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 14 design of steering regulations x x x x x x x x x x x x


ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 15 safeguard against empty battery



ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 16 possibility to stop in the event of power failure


climatic test [satisfactory yes/no]

ISO 7176-9 8.7.1 operating and storage temperature


obstacle downhill [mm] obstacle height [mm]

ISO 7176-10 -

A2+8 ground clearance (≥ 30 mm) x x x

obstacle downhill [mm] ISO 7176-10 A2+10 ground clearance (≥ 70 mm) x x x x x x






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obstacle height [mm] -

obstacle downhill [mm] obstacle height [mm]

ISO 7176-10 -

A2+11 ground clearance (≥ 100 mm) x x x






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obstacle height [mm] - A.2+12 obstacle height (≥ 50 mm) x x x x x x

obstacle height [mm] - A.2+13 obstacle height (≥ 70 mm) x x x





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pushing handle height [mm] EN 12184 annex C

C+1 pushing handle height x x

operating force [N] accessibility [satisfactory yes/no]

EN 12184 annex C

C+2 accessibility/operability of overload safeguard


EN 12184 annex C

C+3 accessibility and operability of charger connection


operating force [N] EN 12184 annex C

C+4 ease of use of fold-away control panel

x x x x

operating force [N] EN 12184 annex C

C+5 operating force of hand-operated electronic controls

x x x x x x

accessibility [satisfactory yes/no]

EN 12184 annex C

C+6 accessibility/visibility of operating switches for variable sitting posture setting

(x x (x x (x x (x (x (x (x


EN 12184 annex C

C+7 ease of use whilst in use x x x x


EN 12184 annex C

CGQ19 ease of use whilst at a standstill

x x x x

operating force [N] EN 12184 C+9 operating force of steering for x x






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operating force parking brake [N]

EN12184 8.2.2.2

7.6 c)2 ease of use of parking brake for user

x x x x x x x x x x


EN12184 annex C

C+10 ease of use of parking brake for user

x x x x x x x x x x x

operating force parking brake [N]

EN12184 8.2.2.2

7.6 c)3 ease of use of parking brake for attendant


EN12184 annex C

C+11 ease of use of parking brake for attendant

x x

operating force [N] EN12184 annex C

8.4.1 i 1 operating force of brake lever (x (x (x (x (x (x


C+12 operating force of service brake switch

(x (x (x (x


C+13 operating force for deceleration (service brake)

(x (x (x (x

operating force [N] EN12184 8.2.2.2

8.2.1.1 i operating force of brake, foot-operated

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x


EN12184 annex C

7.6+1 ease of use of freewheel setting for attendant



C+19 operating force for variable

setting for φ VUm

x x x


C+20 operating force of variable

setting for φ VUh/VT

x


EN12184 annex C

C+21 accessibility of variable setting

for φ VU

x x x



setting for α VUm

(x (x (x



setting for α VUh/VT

(x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x (x


EN12184 annex C

C+28 accessibility by user (G) of locking/release mechanism

x x x x






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EN12184 annex C

C+32 ease of use for locking seat rotation mechanism

x x x x

accessibility [mm] EN12184 annex C

C+33 position of hand-operated electronic controls

x x x x x x


C+34 distance of steering control x x x x


C+8 position of controls for electrically powered push chairs

x x

turning radius [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1+3 turning radius (≤ 850 mm) and

turning space (≤ 1300 mm)

x x

turning radius [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1 i 2 turning radius (≤ 1000 mm)


x

turning radius [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1 i 3 turning radius (≤ 1300 mm)


x x x x x x

turning radius [mm] ISO 7176-5 8.4.1+4 turning radius (≤ 2300 mm)


x x x

minimum negotiable slope in extreme sitting posture [º]

EN12184 8.4.2.2


extreme sitting posture (≥ 3°)

x x x


EN12184 8.4.2.2



x x x x


EN12184 8.4.2.2



x x x

noise emission [dB(A)] EN12184 8.6.2

8.6.1 1 noise emission (≤ 65 dBA) x x x

noise emission [dB(A)] EN12184 8.6.2

8.6.1 2 noise emission (≤ 75 dBA) x x x x x x x x x






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protrusion of brake above seat [mm]

- A.1.7+1 inconvenient protruding parts, transfer


protrusion of legrest in front of/above seat [mm]

- A.1.7+2 (re)movability of legrests x x x x x x x x

steering lock [º] - A.1.10+1 steering lock x x x x

holding force of parking brake [º]

ISO 7176-3 8.2.1+1 holding force of parking brake/automatic brake on maximum negotiable slope

x x x x x x x x x

holding force of parking brake [º]

ISO 7176-3 8.4.1 i 17 holding force of parking

brake/automatic brake (on 15° slope)

x x x

deceleration [m/s2] ISO 7176-6 8.4.1 i 18 deceleration x x x x x x x x x x x x

opening between footplates [mm]

EN12184 7.1.2

7.1.1 iv opening between footplates x x x x x x x x

battery charging time [u] ISO 7176-14 9.1 i 17 charging time x x x x x x x x x x x x

dynamic stability when turning [satisfactory yes/no]

- 8.4.1 i 8 dynamic stability when turning x x x x x x

maximum reverse speed [k.p.h.]

ISO 7176-6 8.4.1 i 16 maximum reverse speed x x x x x x x x x x x x

maximum downhill speed [k.p.h.]

- 8.4.3+1 maximum downhill speed x x x x x x x x x x x x

water resistance [satisfactory yes/no]

EN12184 8.7.2.2

8.7.2.1 water resistance of electronics x x x x x x x x x x x x

parking brake [satisfactory yes/no]

EN12184 8.2.2.3

8.2.1.2 i quality of brake attachment to frame


parking brake [satisfactory yes/no]

EN12184 8.2.2.3/4

8.2.1.2 ii durability of parking brake x x x x x x x x x x x x

steering regulation [satisfactory yes/no]

EN12184 8.3.2

8.3.1 durability of steering regulation







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combustion [satisfactory yes/no]

ISO 7176-16 8.8 resistance to combustion x x x x x x x x x x x x

heating up [satisfactory yes/no]

EN12182 8.5 heating up of surfaces x x x x x x x x x x x x

bio-compatibility [satisfactory yes/no]

EN 30993-1 6 vi bio-compatibility and leaking substances


leaks [satisfactory yes/no] EN12184 7.9.3

7.9.2 battery leaks x x x x x x x x x x x x

EME [satisfactory yes/no] EN12184 9.9.1.2

9.9.1.1 electro-magnetic emission x x x x x x x x x x x x

EMI [satisfactory yes/no] EN12184 9.9.2.2

9.9.2.1 electro-magnetic immunity x x x x x x x x x x x x

ESD [satisfactory yes/no] EN12184 9.9.3.2

9.9.3.1 electro-static discharge x x x x x x x x x x x x






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pushing force [N] - 9.1 i 1 pushing force with freewheel engaged or after releasing and/or disengaging the brake


width between pushing handles [mm]

- CGQ4 width between pushing handles

x x

width between tipping device [mm]

- CGQ5 width between tipping device x x

angle between standing leg and swivelling leg [º]

- CGQ6 angle between standing leg

and swivelling leg (= angle λ)

x x

horizontal pulling force on pushing handles [N]

- CGQ9 horizontal pulling force on pushing handles

x x

height of tipping device [mm] - CGQ10 height of tipping device x x

position in relation to tyre [mm]

- CGQ11 position in relation to tyre x x

centre of tipping device to inside of tyre [mm]

- CGQ12 centre of tipping device to inside of tyre

x x

width of tipping device [mm] - CGQ13 width of tipping device x x

hand-grip width of brake lever [mm]

ISO/DIS 4210 CGQ22 hand-grip width of brake lever (x (x (x (x (x (x

force on pushing handles [N] - 8.4GQ2 manoeuvrability

(force on pushing handles ≤ 125/150 N)

x x

castor wheel outside greatest width [mm]

- 8.4GQ3 castor wheel outside greatest width

x x

height [mm] ISO 7176-5 A.2GQ1 height (≤ 2000 mm) x x x x x x x x x

turning radius of seat rotation mechanism [mm]

- A.2GQ2 turning radius of seat rotation mechanism

(x (x (x (x (x (x

diameter of smallest wheel [mm]

- 8.4GQ6 diameter of smallest wheel x x

maximum unevenness [mm] - 8.4GQ7 maximum unevenness (≥ 30 mm)

x x x x x x x x x






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maximum unevenness [mm] - 8.4GQ8 maximum unevenness (≥ 50 mm)

x x x

minimum negotiable slope in neutral sitting posture [º]

- 8.4GQ9 minimum negotiable slope in

neutral sitting posture (≥ 6°)

x x x

minimum negotiable slope in neutral sitting posture [º]

- 8.4GQ10 minimum negotiable slope in

neutral sitting posture (≥ 10°)

x x x x x x x x x

static stability in neutral sitting position [º]

- 8.4GQ11 static stability in four directions in neutral sitting posture (stable on max. negotiable slope)


dynamic stability in neutral sitting posture [º]

- 8.4GQ12 dynamic stability in neutral sitting posture


weight of part to be removed [kg]

- A.1.2+4 mass of part to be removed for electrically powered propulsion

(≤ 24 kg)

x x

rotation of seating unit [º] - A.1.7GQ2 rotation of seating unit x x x x

mounting height [mm] - A.1.7GQ4 mounting height x x x x

leg room [mm] - BGQ13 leg room x x x x

angle of castor stem housing [º]

- 8.4GQ24 position of castor stem housing on castor wheel

x x

design of mirrors [satisfactory yes/no]

71/127/EEG A.1.11GQ1

design of mirrors x x x x x x x

low voltage [satisfactory yes/no]

73/23/EEG 9.1GQ2 low voltage x x x x x x x x x x x x


Appendix G: Flow chart electrically powered wheelchairs Flow chart scooters

deel b: electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters

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