PD ISO/TR 13570-2:2014 - Page 2

Wheelchairs. Typical values and recommended limits of dimensions, mass and manoeuvring space as determined in ISO 7176-5 | Status: Current

1 Scope This part of ISO/TR 13570 lists the typical values and recommended limits of the dimensions obtained from measurements taken in accordance with ISO 7176-5. This part of ISO/TR 13570 lists the typical values and recommended limits of the important wheelchair dimensions (ready for occupation and folded or dismantled), space for pivoting or reversing between limiting walls and some dimensions worthwhile to estimate usability of the wheelchair as well as determination of the mass of the wheelchair. It is intended for use of prescribers, clinicians, wheelchair occupants or manufacturers. This part of ISO/TR 13570 lists the typical values and recommended limits of the dimensions when the wheelchair is occupied and some operating areas when performing special tasks encountered in every day’s life. This part of ISO/TR 13570 lists the typical values and recommended limits of the technical dimensions critical to the performance of the wheelchair. This part of ISO/TR 13570 applies to manual wheelchairs and electrically powered wheelchairs (including scooters).