ISO 16840-10:2014
Wheelchairs - Resistance to ignition of non-integrated seat and back support cushions - Part 10: Requirements and test methods
- Standard No.
- ISO 16840-10:2014
- Release Date
- 2014
- Published By
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- Status
- Replace By
- ISO 16840-10:2021
- Latest
- ISO 16840-10:2021/Amd 1:2024
- Scope
- This part of ISO 16840 specifies requirements and test methods to assess the resistance to ignition by smouldering cigarette equivalent of non-integrated components of a wheelchair intended to protect tissue integrity. The test measures only the resistance to ignition by smouldering cigarette equivalent of the items tested and not the ignitability of the complete wheelchair. It gives an indication, but cannot guarantee, the ignition behaviour of the assembled non-integrated devices of a complete wheelchair. This part of ISO 16840 does not apply to resistance to ignition of structural parts of a wheelchair, nor does it cover postural support devices. This part of ISO 16840 does not cover changes in resistance to ignition as a result of regular washing or use. This part of ISO 16840 allows for the separate testing of removable non-integrated components of a wheelchair which are normally used in the horizontal plane (e.g. a seat cushion) from those normally used in the vertical plane (e.g. a back support). This part of ISO 16840 describes testing an assembly of the composite of materials as used in the removable non-integrated component. The results of this part of ISO 16840 do not give any indication of the resistance to ignition of any of the separate individual materials of the test sample. NOTE 1 The intent of this part of ISO 16840 is primarily to cover removable cushions whose described purpose is that of protecting skin tissue against pressure, shear, and maceration related damage. NOTE 2 The requirements of this part of ISO 16840 have been set at a basic minimal level and are less severe than mandatory requirements in some countries. Where practical, it is advisable that manufacturers use materials with superior resistance to ignition. The manufacturer is required to make the case as to why ISO 7176–16 could not be employed rather than this part of ISO 16840. NOTE 3 Requirements for the control of risks from sources of fire created by electrical and electronic components are included in ISO 7176–14
ISO 16840-10:2014 Referenced Document
- EN 1021-1:2006 Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 1: Ignition source smouldering cigarette
- ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
- ISO 554:1976 Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing; Specifications
- ISO 7176-14:2008 Wheelchairs - Part 14: Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters - Requirements and test methods
- ISO 7176-15:1996 Wheelchairs - Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labelling
- ISO 7176-16:2012 Wheelchairs - Part 16: Resistance to ignition of postural support devices
- ISO 7176-26:2007 Wheelchairs - Part 26: Vocabulary
- ISO 8191-1:1987 Furniture; Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture; Part 1 : Ignition source : smouldering cigarette
ISO 16840-10:2014 history
- 2024 ISO 16840-10:2021/Amd 1:2024 Wheelchair seating — Part 10: Resistance to ignition of postural support devices — Requirements and test method — Amendment 1: Amended with additional Annexes
- 2021 ISO 16840-10:2021 Wheelchair seating - Part 10: Resistance to ignition of postural support devices - Requirements and test method
- 2014 ISO 16840-10:2014 Wheelchairs - Resistance to ignition of non-integrated seat and back support cushions - Part 10: Requirements and test methods
