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This European Standard gives the possibility to certify a model of vehicle-mounted or (trailer) dragged spreading machines for winter service with standard parameters, leaving the possibility to the manufacturer to evolve in performances. At the same time, information is given on the minimum content required for operating manuals. This standard is valid for machines which are used to spread the following media: - not pre-wetted thawing media (solid thawing media); - pre-wetted thawing media; - liquid thawing media. The following points are not covered by this standard: - requirements for registration and approval; - requirements made by automobile manufacturers; - requirements on safety - these are dealt with in EN 13021; - requirements on EN 15518-3.