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2016-08-25 / V1.0
Connectors UIC 558 – Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Installation
NOTICE
To ensure the proper operation, the socket insert and
the contacts may not be under tension.
X
Make sure that the specified bending ra-
dius is observed when laying the cables:
8 x cable diameter = 145 mm
X
Slightly fasten the receptacle (5) with the three M6
cylinder screws (or alternatively with four M6 cyl-
inder screws) to the vehicle wall (2).
X
Check if the two O-rings (3/7) of the replacement
insert and crimp adapter as well as the rubber seal
(lamella ring) are properly in place. Align seals
where applicable.
X
Adjust all of the parts and fasten the M6 cylinder
screws.
Tightening torque: 10.5 Nm for screws of steel
with strength class 8.8.
2
3/7
6
5
M6
*
*
Fig. 13: Screw coupling receptacle with crimp adapter and
replacement insert to vehicle wall
* Diameter for all fixing and securing elements, such
as screw heads: 12.5 mm max.
Test
X
Check that all of the installed parts are in the cor-
rect position and function properly.
X
Make sure that there are no undue tensile, pres-
sure, flexing and torsion loads on the connection
cables.
X
Check the functionality of the receptacle lid.
Commissioning
DANGER
In the case of a contact of the traction
current line with the vehicle, the cou-
pling receptacle may be highly ener-
gised. Deadly hazard!
X
Before commissioning the recep-
tacle, a high voltage test must be
carried out.
X
Before commissioning the receptacle, it must be
tested in accordance with EN 50215.
5.6 Disassembly of Replacement Insert
and Crimp Adapter
Special Tools Required
Pull off tool for pulling off the crimp adapter from the
replacement insert, ordering code: UIC DWZ, also refer
to chapter
„8. Special Tools“
.
Disassembly
X
Dismount the coupling receptacle from the vehi-
cle wall / mounting surface and take it off from the
replacement insert.
X
Pull the replacement insert (A) with crimp adapter
(B) and connector cable (C) out of the interior of
the vehicle through the mounting hole in the vehi-
cle wall so that the replacement insert (A) and the
crimp adapter (B) are exposed (
Fig. 14
).
A
B
C
Fig. 14: Replacement insert (A) with crimp adapter (B)
and connector cable (C)
X
Take the pull off tool and prepare as follows:
1) Release the 2 screws (D) of the pull off tool until
the springs (E) are stress-free (
Fig. 15
).
2) Totally unscrew screw (F) so that the clamp of
the pull off tool can be opened.
X
Then lay the pull off tool around the crimp adapter
in such a way that the retaining clips (G) touch the
edge of the replacement insert.
X
Screw down screw (F) until the pull off tool firmly
clasps the crimp adapter.
D
F
G
E
Fig. 15: Put on pull off tool
