NEN EN 13739-1 : 2011

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
   4.1 General
   4.2 Hopper filling opening
   4.3 Cleaning and emptying of residuals
   4.4 Contact with obstacles
   4.5 Estimation of hopper volume
   4.6 Adjustment of flow rate
   4.7 Flow rate regulation system
   4.8 Adjustment of working width
   4.9 Feeding device
   4.10 Spillage
   4.11 Evenness of transversal distribution
        4.11.1 Field spreading
        4.11.2 Field edge (border) spreading
        4.11.3 Top-dressing
   4.12 Setting of flow rate
   4.13 Evenness of obtained flow rate
5 Instruction handbook
6 Verification
Annex A (informative) Checklist for the instruction
        handbook for full width distributors and solid
        fertilizer broadcasters
      A.1 Specifications
      A.2 Description of function
      A.3 Description of adjustments
      A.4 Function checks
      A.5 Advice on driving technique
      A.6 Operation and maintenance
Bibliography

Defines requirements for the environmental protection for design and construction of mounted, trailed and self-propelled full width solid fertilizer distributors and solid fertilizer broadcasters used in agriculture and horticulture. Also provides the requirements for the minimum content of the instruction handbook.