Wheelchairs-Resistance to ignition of postural support devices ISO 7176-16

The TFI uses this test method to determine the flammability of wheelchair postural support devices. The manufacturer must disclose the results and state them in the specification sheets. The combustion process is documented, and the burn damage area is measured.
(see ISO 16840-10)

Suitable product types

Wheelchairs

Testing Properties

Wheelchairs - Part 16: Resistance to ignition of postural support devices according to ISO 7176-16 (replaced by ISO 16840-10)
Wheelchairs - Part 15: Requirements for information disclosure, documentation and labelling according to ISO 7176-15

Applying the ignition source (horizontal)

Applying the ignition source (vertical)

Dipl. -Ing. Ulrike Balg

Fire Testing

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