BS 1622:1989

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Classification
4 Coverage
5 Construction
6 Type test and issue of certificate
7 Discharge performance tests
8 Additional requirements for spreaders of various
    classes
9 Warning signs and indicators
10 Marking
Appendices
A Performance test
B Static discharge performance test
C Road discharge performance test
Tables
1 Additional requirements for spreaders of various
    classes
2 Test conditions
3 Typical record form of test for spreader
4 Typical report form
Figures
1 Warning sign for rear of spreaders
2 Illustration of some related definitions
3 Layout of test site

All types of spreaders, except manual, for distributing salt on roads. Essential construction and performance requirements, excluding construction material.

This British Standard applies to all types of spreader for distributing salt on roads, except manual spreaders. A classification is laid down and the essential requirements for construction and performance of each class are specified. A prototype performance test is included for each class, with provision for testing, issue of certificate and marking. It does not specify the construction material of the body nor does it include requirements for corrosion resistance.

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