EN ISO 11102-1:2009

Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Handle starting equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements and tests (ISO 11102-1:1997)

Specifies requirements for handle starting equipment used on reciprocating internal combustion engines for land, rail and marine use, excluding engines used to propel road vehicles and aircraft. It may be applied to engines used to propel road construction, earth moving machines and for other applications where no suitable International Standard exists. In addition to the technical safety requirements, this part of ISO 11102 describes procedures for checking adherence to these requirements.

Hubkolben-Verbrennungsmotoren - Handkurbel-Starteinrichtungen - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfung (ISO 11102-1:1997)

Dieser Teil der Internationalen Norm ISO 11102 gilt für Handkurbel-Starteinrichtungen von Hubkolben-
Verbrennungsmotoren für Landanlagen, Schienenfahrzeuge und Schiffsbetrieb. Ausgenommen sind Motoren
zum Antrieb von Kraftfahrzeugen und Flugzeugen. Dieser Teil kann auch für Motoren zum Antrieb von
Straßenbau- und Erdbewegungsmaschinen und für andere Verwendungen verwendet werden, falls es für
diese Motoren keine entsprechende Internationale Norm gibt.
Neben den sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen beschreibt diese Norm auch Maßnahmen, mit denen die
Einhaltung dieser Anforderungen überprüft werden kann.

Moteurs alternatifs à combustion interne - Dispositifs de démarrage à la manivelle - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité et essais (ISO 11102-1:1997)

La présente partie de l'ISO 11102 fixe les exigences relatives aux dispositifs de démarrage à la manivelle équipant les moteurs alternatifs à combustion interne pour les applications terrestre, ferroviaire et marine, à l'exception des moteurs utilisés pour propulser les véhicules routiers et les aéronefs. Elle peut s'appliquer aux moteurs utilisés pour propulser des engins de génie civil et des engins de terrassement, ainsi que dans le cadre des applications pour lesquelles il n'existe aucune Norme internationale appropriée. Outre les exigences techniques de sécurité, la présente partie de l'ISO 11102 décrit les modes opératoires de contrôle du respect de ces exigences.

Batni motorji z notranjim zgorevanjem - Ročna startna naprava - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusi (ISO 11102-1:1997)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Sep-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-2010
• ICS: 27.020 - Internal combustion engines
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 270 - Internal combustion engines
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 270 - Internal combustion engines
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 23-Sep-2009
• Completion Date: 23-Sep-2009
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive: 89/392/EEC - Machinery - Safety of machinery: general essential health and safety requirements
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 11102-1:2009 - Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Handle starting equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements and tests (ISO 11102-1:1997)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 11102-1:1997 - Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Handle starting equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements and tests (ISO 11102-1:1997)
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Revised: prEN ISO 11102-1 - Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Handle starting equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements and tests (ISO/DIS 11102-1:2020)
• Effective Date: 30-Jan-2019

Overview

EN ISO 11102-1:2009 - Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines - Handle Starting Equipment - Part 1: Safety Requirements and Tests - is an essential European standard aligned with ISO 11102-1:1997. Developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and ISO Technical Committees, it establishes safety requirements and testing procedures for handle starting equipment used on reciprocating internal combustion engines. This standard applies primarily to engines for land, rail, and marine use, excluding those for road vehicles and aircraft, and supports conformity with the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC).

Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  This standard covers handle starting systems designed for reciprocating internal combustion engines where a manual crank handle initiates engine rotation to the firing speed. It addresses safety aspects related to engines in various sectors including construction and earth moving, where no other specific international standards exist.

• Safety Requirements
  The standard mandates critical safety features for the handle starting equipment such as:

  • Automatic Disengagement Device: Prevents the crank handle from being driven by the engine once running, reducing operator injury risks caused by handle kickback.
  • Handle Guide: Ensures the handle remains safely controlled during starting and cannot be removed while re-engaged.
  • Non-removable Rotating Grip: Designed to guarantee safe operation by allowing free rotation of the grip, even under kickback conditions.
  • Kick Back Limiter: Limits handle travel during sudden reverse rotation caused by engine compression or combustion pressures, thereby minimizing user injury.

• Disengagement Angle and Travel Limits
  The standard stipulates that the angle of disengagement must not exceed 35°, and the disengagement travel must not be more than 100 mm to control hazardous movements of the starting handle during kickback.

• Testing Procedures
  To verify safety compliance, tests are required to:

  • Measure angle of disengagement and travel according to ISO 11102-2.
  • Check physical safety features such as starting pins, dogs, and guides.
  • Provide test reports detailing handle identification, engine details, kickback limiter description, test methods, and results.

• Regulatory Compliance
  EN ISO 11102-1:2009 supports conformance with EU directives (98/37/EC and 2006/42/EC) on machinery safety and harmonizes with classification society rules when applicable.

Applications

• Manual Starting Equipment Design
  Manufacturers of starting handles for internal combustion engines can apply this standard to design safe and reliable starting mechanisms that prevent injuries from handle kickback and unintentional re-engagement.

• Engine Manufacturing and Assembly
  Engine producers incorporating handle starting equipment for land-based, rail, or marine engines benefit from the clear safety and testing criteria in this standard, ensuring compliance with European safety regulations.

• Equipment Compliance and Certification
  Importers, suppliers, and testing bodies use EN ISO 11102-1:2009 as a benchmark to assess and certify the safety performance of manual handle starting systems in engines, facilitating market access and legal conformity throughout Europe.

• Safety Audits and Risk Assessments
  This standard provides a framework for safety audits related to engine starting equipment by defining measurable parameters and acceptable limits for kickback behavior and handle disengagement.

Related Standards

• ISO 11102-2 – Method of Testing the Angle of Disengagement: Supplements Part 1 by defining test procedures to measure the disengagement angle and travel accurately.

• EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – Sets essential safety requirements which EN ISO 11102-1:2009 helps compliance with in relation to handle starting equipment.

• Classification Society Rules – Additional requirements may be applicable for marine or offshore engine applications.

• Other ISO and IEC Standards – For internal combustion engines and safety components, which may interface with handle starting equipment standards.

Practical Value

EN ISO 11102-1:2009 enables stakeholders in the reciprocating internal combustion engine industry to enhance operator safety by applying proven safety principles to handle starting systems. By mandating automatic disengagement devices, kickback limiters, defined mechanical tolerances, and test protocols, this standard minimizes injury risks and supports regulatory compliance. Its clear safety requirements and systematic testing approach make it invaluable for engineers, manufacturers, safety inspectors, and certification entities working with manually started engines across diverse applications.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Handle starting equipment - Part 1: Safety
requirements and tests (ISO 11102-1:1997)
Hubkolben - Verbrennungsmotoren Handkurbel-Starteinrichtungen - Teil 1:
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfung (ISO 11102-1:1997)
Moteurs alternatifs à combustion interne - Dispositifs de démarrage à la manivelle -
Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité et essais (ISO 11102-1:1997)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11102-1:2009
ICS:
27.020 Motorji z notranjim Internal combustion engines
zgorevanjem
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 11102-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2009
ICS 27.020 Supersedes EN ISO 11102-1:1997
English Version
Reciprocating internal combustion engines - Handle starting
equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements and tests (ISO 11102-
1:1997)
Moteurs alternatifs à combustion interne - Dispositifs de Hubkolben - Verbrennungsmotoren Handkurbel-
démarrage à la manivelle - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité Starteinrichtungen - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische
et essais (ISO 11102-1:1997) Anforderungen und Prüfung (ISO 11102-1:1997)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 August 2009.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC .4
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC .5

Foreword
The text of ISO 11102-1:1997 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 70 “Internal combustion
engines” of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO
11102-1:2009 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 270 “Internal combustion engines” the secretariat of which is
held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 11102-1:1997.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the Commission of the
European Communities and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the
EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and the associated EFTA regulations.
For relationship with EU Directives, see informative Annex ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11102-1:1997 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 11102-1:2009 without any
modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 98/37/EC on machinery.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative clauses of
this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the
relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.
Annex ZB
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative clauses of
this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the
relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
INTERNATIONAL IS0
STANDARD 11102-1
First edition
1997-l O-01
Reciprocating internal combustion
engines - Handle starting equipment -
Part 1:
Safety requirements and tests
Moteurs alternatifs 2 combustion interne - Dispositifs de dhmarrage 2 la
manivelle -
Partie I: Exigences de s&wit6 et essais
Reference number
IS0 11102-1:1997(E)
IS0 11102-l : 1997(E)
Foreword
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