ISO DIS 7176-30

Description / Abstract: This part of ISO 7176 specifies the test methods and requirements for determining the safety and performance of a 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. 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 standard 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 may influence wheelchair stability such as occupant movement, cushion thickness, and the addition of ancillary equipment (e.g. respiratory support items), and manufacturers should incorporate appropriate warnings in the operator manual.

This document contains modifications to ISO 7176 and ISO 16840- series standards to facilitate their use with wheelchairs for changing occupant posture. As these changes become incorporated into those parts of ISO 7176 and ISO 16840, the clauses in this standard will become redundant.