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2016-08-25 / V1.0
Connectors UIC 558 – Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Important Basic Information
1. Important Basic Information
1.1 Legal Notes
Without prior written consent of Schaltbau GmbH, the
instructions is not allowed to be electronically or me-
chanically reproduced – as a whole or in parts – be dis-
tributed, changed, transmitted, translated into another
language or used in any other way.
Schaltbau GmbH cannot be held liable for damage
caused by not observing (or only partly observing) the
Installation and installation instructions.
1.2 Conventions for this Installation and
Maintenance Instructions
This instructions describe the installation and mainte-
nance of the connectors.
Cross references are presented in
bold italics
.
To highlight particularly important safety instructions
and other information, the following symbols are used
in this instructions:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation with a high level of
risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation with a medium level
of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation with a low level of
risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage, such as service inter-
ruption or damage to equipment or other materials.
Refers to technical features and methods
aimed at facilitating work or to particu-
larly important information.
2. General and Security Information
The connectors dealt with in this document are intend-
ed for use with low-voltage systems for special instal-
lations. They are designed and tested in compliance
with the generally recognised state of the art. However,
improper use, operation, handling, maintenance of or
tampering with electric equipment can cause serious
or fatal injury to the user or others, and the appliance or
other property can be damaged.
The operation, maintenance and installation instructions
for the connectors must therefore be strictly followed.
Any uncertainties must be clarified and all queries must
include details of the type of device and the serial num-
ber.
Only authorized and trained personnel are allowed to
plan and carry out all mechanical and electrical instal-
lations, transport, commissioning, as well as mainte-
nance and repair work. This applies to the observation
of the general installation and safety regulations for
low-voltage systems as well as the proper use of tools
approved for this purpose.
Electrical devices are to be protected, as much as pos-
sible, from dust and moisture during installation or stor-
age.
2.1 Observing the Instructions
X
All staff must read and understand the instruc-
tions and adhere to them when working with the
device.
X
Always carefully observe all safety warnings!
2.2 User Obligations
X
Observe the respective national instructions and
other applicable safety regulations for the use and
cable assembly of connectors and connector sys-
tems.
X
Observe all applicable national provisions, all safety,
accident prevention and environmental regulations
as well as the recognized technical rules for safe and
proper working.
X
Carry out regular inspections of all protection and
safety devices to see if they work properly.
X
Work on electric equipment may only be performed
by a qualified electrician or trained personnel work-
ing under the direction and supervision of a quali-
fied electrician according to the applicable rules of
electrical engineering.
