Wheelchairs - Part 5: Determination of dimensions, mass and manoeuvring space

ISO 7176-5:2007 specifies methods for the determination of wheelchair dimensions and mass.

This includes specific methods for the determination of outside dimensions when the wheelchair is occupied by a reference occupant and the required manoeuvring space needed for wheelchair manoeuvres commonly carried out in daily life.

ISO 7176-5:2007 specifies requirements for the disclosure of the dimensions and masses and contains five informative annexes.

Annex A specifies methods for the determination of technical dimensions that can be important to the performance of the wheelchair.

Annex B provides detailed information about pivot width and reversing width.

Annex C provides detailed information about the turning diameter.

Annex D provides details on determining the wheelchair longitudinal axis and wheelchair centre-point.

Annex E provides technical guidelines and interpretation for many of the measurements specified to facilitate improved understanding, design and construction of wheelchairs.

ISO 7176-5:2007 is applicable to manual wheelchairs and electrically powered wheelchairs (including scooters).

Other parts of this product are listed below:

Wheelchairs -- Part 1: Determination of static stability
Wheelchairs -- Part 2: Determination of dynamic stability of electric wheelchairs
Wheelchairs - Part 3: Determination of effectiveness of brakes
Wheelchairs - Part 4: Energy consumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters for determination of theoretical distance range
Wheelchairs - Part 6: Determination of maximum speed, acceleration and deceleration of electric wheelchairs
Wheelchairs -- Part 7: Measurement of seating and wheel dimensions
Wheelchairs -- Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths
Wheelchairs - Part 9: Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs
Wheelchairs - Part 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing ability of electrically powered wheelchairs
Wheelchairs -- Part 11: Test dummies
Wheelchairs -- Part 13: Determination of coefficient of friction of test surfaces
Wheelchairs - Part 14: Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters - Requirements and test methods
Wheelchairs -- Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labelling
Wheelchairs - Part 16: Resistance to ignition of upholstered parts - Requirements and test methods
Wheelchairs - Part 19: Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles
Wheelchairs - Part 21: Requirements and test methods for electromagnetic compatibility of electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters, and battery chargers
Wheelchairs -- Part 22: Set-up procedures
Wheelchairs - Part 23: Requirements and test methods for attendant-operated stair-climbing devices
Wheelchairs - Part 24: Requirements and test methods for user-operated stair-climbing devices
Wheelchairs - Part 26: Vocabulary