EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN ISO 7176-2 testing. EN ISO 7176-2 specifies test methods for determining the dynamic stability of powered wheelchairs. EN ISO 7176-2 is applicable to electrically powered wheelchairs, including scooters, intended to carry one person, with a maximum rated speed not exceeding 15 km/h. EN ISO 7176-2 does not apply to manual wheelchairs with additional power kits used for propulsion or to assist propulsion.
It is important to understand the dynamic stability characteristics of a wheelchair for prescription and adjustment purposes. Wheelchair users and prescribers should understand the safety implications of dynamic stability, especially when installing seating systems that offer a wide variety of configurations. Considering the environment in which the wheelchair will be used and the potential hazards in that environment, they should consider the possible configurations of the wheelchair when meeting these hazards.
This standard specifies tests for dynamic stability under a range of operating conditions with various wheelchair configurations. The effectiveness of stability control systems is evaluated by the procedures listed in this document.
Wheelchair instability is a major contributor to injury-causing accidents. Consequently, it is desirable that all parties involved in the wheelchair supply understand the factors contributing to instability. Interested parties to this standard may be wheelchair designers and manufacturers, prescribers, therapists, building designers, public facility providers and test houses.
The purpose of this standard is to define tests that will consistently demonstrate dynamic stability limits under a variety of proven stability challenges. The tests are designed to reveal the effects of adjustments and configurations.
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