ISO 7176-30:2018 PDF

Scope: This document specifies the test methods and requirements for determining the safety and performance of a manual and/or power wheelchair that incorporates technology to alter the posture of the wheelchair occupant, which are either electrically or manually operated by the occupant or assistant during normal wheelchair use. This can include recline, tilt, elevate and stand-up mechanisms or a combination of these. In order for a wheelchair to be able to recline, tilt, elevate and/or stand- up, the wheelchair requires additional mechanisms and mechanical structures to allow these features to operate. This document specifies the different functional and strength tests required to test these wheelchairs in critical configurations of their adjustable range. This document does not cover wheelchairs where the only operator adjustable body support system (OABSS) is adjustable limb or head postural support devices alone (e.g. elevating leg supports). This document does not include wheelchair and postural support device customization during initial or subsequent setup of a wheelchair for an individual occupant. It also does not reflect other factors that can influence wheelchair stability such as occupant movement, cushion thickness, and the addition of ancillary equipment (e.g. respiratory support items).

ISO 7176-30:2018 Referenced Document

ISO 16840-3:2014 Wheelchair seating - Part 3: Determination of static, impact and repetitive load strengths for postural support devices
ISO 7176-1:2014 Wheelchairs - Part 1: Determination of static stability
ISO 7176-2:2017 Wheelchairs - Part 2: Determination of dynamic stability of electrically powered wheelchairs
ISO 7176-3:2012 Wheelchairs - Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes
ISO 7176-4:2008 Wheelchairs - Part 4: Energy consumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters for determination of theoretical distance range
ISO 7176-5:2008 Wheelchairs - Part 5: Determination of dimensions, mass and manoeuvring space
ISO 7176-6:2001 Wheelchairs - Part 6: Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration of electric wheelchairs
ISO 7176-8:2014 Wheelchairs - Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths
ISO 7176-9 Wheelchairs - Part 9: Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs

2018 ISO 7176-30:2018 Wheelchairs — Part 30: Wheelchairs for changing occupant posture — Test methods and requirements