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2016-08-25 / V1.0
General and Security Information
Connectors UIC 558 – Installation and Maintenance Instructions
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A qualified electrician is a person who can judge
and recognise the possible dangers of the jobs
commended to him based on his training, knowl-
edge and experience and by knowledge of the ap-
propriate regulations.
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Staff must be informed clearly about who is re-
sponsible for the maintenance of the connectors.
2.3 Intended Use
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The connectors are intended for plug-in and de-
tachable connections of components, devices and
systems only. They are used for the transmission of
power and signals.
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In order to comply with DIN EN IEC 61984 make
sure that always the live side of the connector is
fitted with socket contacts.
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Crimp connections have to be manufactured
according to DIN EN IEC 60352-2 – Solderless Con-
nections.
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Make sure that there are no undue tensile, pres-
sure, flexing and torsion loads on the connection
cable.
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None of the operating conditions defined in our
catalogue F120.en in section “Specifications“,
such as voltages, currents, ambient conditions,
etc. may be changed.
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Work on the connectors must only be carried out
by staff who meets the requirements set out in
these instructions.
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According to DIN EN IEC 61984 connectors used
as intended must not be engaged or disengaged
when live or under load.
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The connectors must not be contaminated with
aggressive media.
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A connector that does not engage easily requires
special attention:
Check for the correct orientation, pollution or if
contacts got bent. Remedy the cause without de-
lay. Never use force! The connector should always
engage easily.
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In order to meet the requirements of the protec-
tion class and to protect the connectors against
the entry of dirt or moisture, make sure that when
not mated,
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the plug is always inserted into a dummy recep-
tacle
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the hinged lid of receptacles is closed, accord-
ing to its intended use.
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The connector cables have to be stored / kept
properly in the vehicle.
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When disengaging a connector, pull the plug and
never the cable.
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Open the hinged lid of the receptacle by an angle
of at least 110° but not more than 130°. An over-
stretching of the hinged lid may shorten the op-
erational life span of the torsion spring and may
damage the hinge mechanism.
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Always close the hinged lid by hand, don’t let it
slam.
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Use the connector only according to its intended
use. Replace or repair damaged parts exclusively
with original parts. Any other usage of or tamper-
ing with the connector is considered contrary to its
intended use. No liability is assumed for damages
and accidents caused due to non-compliance with
the instructions or improper use of the connector.
2.4 Ambient Conditions
NOTICE
The connectors are constructed for specific ambient
conditions.
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Operate the connectors only under the ambi-
ent conditions, like temperature ranges and IP
protection classes as defined in our
catalogue
F120.en
in section “
Specifications
“.
Note:
In case of a very low or very high ambient temperature
which approximates the limits of the allowable operat-
ing temperature range specified in our
catalogue F120.
en
in section “
Specifications
“,
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a higher effort may be needed for the plugging and
unplugging and
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the operational life span of plug and coupling recep-
tacle may thus be reduced due to increased wear and
tear.
