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2017-12-21 / V1.3
Connectors Series M – Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Installation
5. Installation
DANGER
The connectors contain components that carry voltage. Deadly hazard!
Always observe the following safety regulations before beginning any work on electrical
constructions:
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Disconnect
X
Ensure that it is not possible to reconnect unintentionally
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Clearly mark your work area
X
Make sure that there is no voltage present
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Earth and short circuit the installation
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Insulate or cover adjacent energized parts
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Only an electrically skilled person may determine if there is no voltage present
NOTICE
During installation, ensure that dirt caused by sur-
rounding construction activities does not get into
the connectors.
5.1 Check Parts for Transport Damage
NOTICE
The functional safety of the connectors is no longer
guaranteed when parts are damaged.
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Before installing, check all parts for any possible
transport damage.
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Do not install any damaged parts.
5.2 Assembly of Receptacles / Plugs into
a Mounting Wall
Preparing measures
Appropriate mounting holes have to be prepared de-
pending on the model for the mounting of receptacles
and plugs with ange or thread into a mounting wall
(refer to section „Mounting holes / thread“).
In order to relieve the contacts from strain when assem-
bled, a strain relief has to be provided on the mounting
wall.
Fastening of receptacles / plugs with ange
For the fastening of receptacles and plugs with ange
you need screws according to the following table:
Series Model of receptacle / plug Size of screw
(number)
M1
Receptacle/plug with ange M3 (2x)
Angle receptacle with ange M3 (4x)
M3
Receptacle/plug with ange and
angle receptacle with ange
M4 (4x)
The length of the fastening screws as well as appropri-
ate thread locker elements have to be determined ac-
cording to the assembly situation.
The torque has to be determined according to the
screws used and to the materials existing on the site of
the assembly.
Fastening of receptacles / plugs with thread
For the fastening of receptacles with thread, corre-
sponding threads have to be prepared in the mounting
wall.
Torque for all receptacles with thread: 2.5 Nm.
Dimensions
The measures for the dierent receptacles and plugs
with ange or thread may be taken from the following
table: