Table of Contents

1 -  AS 3696.5-1989 WHEELCHAIRS - DETERMINATION OF OVERALL DIMENSIONS, MASS AND TURNING SPACE
4 -  PREFACE
4 -  CONTENTS
5 -  0 Introduction
5 -  1 Scope and field of application
5 -  2 References
5 -  3 Definitions
5 -  4 Test wheelchair
5 -  5 Overall dimensions
5 -  5.1 Dimensions of wheelchair ready for occupation
5 -  5.1.1 Overall length including leg support and footrest
6 -  5.1.2 Overall length without leg support and footrest
6 -  5.1.3 Overall width
6 -  5.1.4 Overall height with backrest in the upright position
6 -  5.2 Dimensions of folded wheelchair
6 -  5.2.1 Minimum folded length,
6 -  5.2.2 Minimum folded width,
6 -  5.2.3 Minimum folded height,
6 -  5.2.4 Minimum folded volume,
6 -  6 Mass
6 -  7 Turning space
6 -  7.1 Minimum turning radius,
6 -  7.2 Turn-around width between limiting walls,
6 -  8 Test report

Abstract

Specifies methods for determining overall dimensions (both ready for occupation and folded), mass and minimum turning space of manually operated and electrically operated wheelchairs. Identical with and reproduced from ISO 7176-5:1986.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-067 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
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reconfirmation on 17 March 2014.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-067:
Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia
Association of Consultants in Access Australia
Australian Rehabilitation in Assistive Technology Association
Consumer Federation of Australia
Department of Family and Communities South Australia
Engineers Australia
Independent Living Centres
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme
Novita Children’s Services
Occupational Therapy Australia
Physical Disabilities Australia
Queensland Health
Royal Perth Hospital
TAD Australia
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia
Therapeutic Goods Administration

Scope

This part of ISO 7176 specifies methods for determining overall dimensions (both ready for occupation and folded), mass and minimum turning space of wheelchairs (manual and electric).

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 23/05/2014. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/05/2014
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Committee	ME-067