Bals QuickConnect User manual

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Installation manual phase inverter (16/32A)
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Table of contents
1 About this manual 3
1.1 Structure of the warnings 3
1.2 Symbols used 4
1.3 Signal words used 4
2Intended use 5
3General safety instructions 6
4Packaging, transport and storage 7
4.1 Packaging 7
4.2 Transport 7
4.3 Storage 7
5Design 8
5.1 Connector with multi-grip cable gland 8
5.2 Device connector 9
6Assembly and disassembly 10
6.1 Connecting a conductor to a socket with multi-grip cable gland 10
6.1.1 QUICK-CONNECT connection 10
6.1.2 Screw terminal connection 12
6.2 Disconnecting a conductor from a socket with multi-grip cable gland 14
6.2.1 QUICK-CONNECT connection 14
6.2.2 Screw terminal connection 15
6.3 Connecting a conductor to a device connector 17
6.4 Disconnecting a conductor from a device connector 20
7Operation 22
8Cleaning and care 23
9Decommissioning and disposal 24
Installation manual phase inverter (16/32A)

Installation manual phase inverter (16/32A)
About this manual
This manual
– describes the assembly and disassembly of phase inverters from Bals Elektrotechnik GmbH &
Co. KG
– is an integral part of the product and must be kept in safe custody during the product service life
– must be read carefully and understood before use and any work.
Structure of the warnings
The following picture illustrates the structure of a sample warning.
1 Hazard-specific symbol
2 Signal word
3 Type and source of the hazard
4 Possible consequences of failing to comply
5 Procedure for avoiding hazards
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Symbols used
General warning of a hazardous area
Warning – dangerously high voltage
Notice
Signal words used
All warnings in this manual are clearly highlighted. The following signal words are used for warnings:
DANGER Warns of dangers which will lead to serious injuries or to death if the instruc-
tions are not followed.
WARNING Warns of dangers that may lead to serious injuries or to death and/or cause
considerable damage to property if the instructions are not followed.
CAUTION Warns of dangers that may lead to reversible injuries and/or considerable dam-
age to property if the instructions are not followed.
NOTICE Warns of dangers that may lead to operational disruptions and/or considerable
damage to property. Damage to the environment, too, may occur if the instruc-
tions are not followed.
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Intended use
Phase inverters are built for professional use. The installation and the fixed connection to the mains
supply should be carried out only by trained and qualified experts.
Any use going beyond the intended use is considered to be improper. The manufacturer is not liable
for damages resulting from improper use. Any such risk shall be borne solely by the user.
In case of unauthorised modifications or conversions, the CE conformity becomes null and void, and
thus, also all claims for warranty. Modifications may lead to risks for life and limb as well as damage
to the plugs and sockets or loads connected.
Factory-fitted labels and markings on the distributors should not be removed, modified or blurred.
Protect against foreign bodies and impact of weather
The product meets either the protection degree IP44, IP54 or IP67 in accordance with DIN EN 60529
(VDE 0470-1), depending on the respective design. Each of these mean:
– Protection degree IP44:
– Protected against solid bodies with a diameter beyond 1.0 mm, e.g. a wire
– Protection against water sprayed from all sides
– Protection degree IP67:
– Dust-proof
– Complete protection against contact
– Protection against temporary immersion.
Environment
The following operating conditions apply for the safe operation of the product:
Size Value
Temperature –25 °C … +40 °C
Humidity 10 %rH … 90 %rH
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General safety instructions
– Safe use is ensured only if this manual is followed completely.
– Before installation, commissioning or operation, read this manual thoroughly.
– The product must be installed, maintained and put into operation properly by qualified experts
in accordance with the laws, ordinances and standards.
– Keep easily combustible and explosive materials away from the product.
– Handle the cables with care,
– by always pulling at the plug and not the cable when unplugging,
– by preventing the cable from getting damaged mechanically,
– by keeping intense heat away.
– Never use faulty products or products with dirty, scratched or damage contacts.
– Keep the contacts on the product clean.
– Avoid tripping hazards.
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Packaging, transport and storage
Packaging
Packaging materials are valuable raw materials and can be reused. The packaging materials should
therefore be brought to an appropriate recycling facility. If this is not possible, dispose of the packag-
ing materials according to the locally applicable regulations.
Transport
Check the delivery for completeness and integrity. If you identify transit damage or if the delivery is in-
complete, notify your dealer or supplier immediately.
Storage
The product must be stored in clean condition and protected from dust and humidity. The original
packaging is best suited for this purpose.
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4.2
4.3

Design
Connector with multi-grip cable gland
Based on an example, the following figure illustrates the main components of a phase inverter in the
design of a connector with multi-grip.
1 Socket insert with connections for all types of copper conductors
2 Housing
3 Cable gland with multi-grip as integrated strain relief
Conductor cross-sections
The following table displays the possible conductor cross-sections that can be connected:
Design Possible conductor cross-section
QUICK-CONNECT Screw terminals
16A 1 mm2… 2.5 mm21 mm2... 2.5 mm2
32A 2.5 mm2… 10 mm22.5 mm2... 6 mm2
Cable diameter
The following table displays the cable diameters that can be used:
Design Possible cable diameter
QUICK-CONNECT Screw terminals
16A, 3-pin and 4-pin 8 mm … 18 mm 8 mm … 18 mm
16A, 5-pin 10 mm … 21 mm
32 A, 3-pin and 4-pin 11 mm … 23 mm 11 mm … 23 mm
32 A, 5-pin 13 mm … 27 mm
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Device connector
Based on an example, the following figure illustrates the main components of a phase inverter in the
design of a device connector.
1 Housing
2 Socket insert with connections for all types of copper
Conductor cross-sections
The following table displays the possible conductor cross-sections that can be connected:
Design Possible conductor cross-section
16A 1.5 mm2... 4 mm2
32A 2.5 mm2... 10 mm2
Technical specifications
The technical specifications of the product depend on the design. You will find them in our catalogue
or on our website http://www.bals.com.
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Assembly and disassembly
DANGER
Danger to life by electrical voltage
The supply cable may carry high electrical voltage that is fatal. Pay attention to the five safety rules of
electricity:
1. De-energise
2. Secure the supply from being switched on again
3. Ensure the de-energised condition
4. Connect to earth and short circuit
5. Cover or cordon off adjacent live parts
Connecting a conductor to a socket with multi-grip cable gland
QUICK-CONNECT connection
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the cable is de-energised.
2. Depending on the design:
Open the rotary lock or loosen the screws in order to separate the front part from the housing.
3. Push the cable about 50 cm wide through the cable gland and housing.
4. Strip the cable to the required length (16A designs: 60 mm; 32 A designs: 70 mm).
5. Remove the insulation from the individual conductors (16 A designs: 9 mm; 32 A designs:
12 mm). Twist the multi-strand copper conductors slightly by hand. Conductor end sleeves are
not necessary but may be used.
6. The terminals are open at the time of delivery. Guide the bare individual conductors into the
opening near the contact slide (4) and press the contact slide (5) to the right (in the direction
of the arrow). The contact slide get latched and fixes the individual conductor. Take care to en-
sure that only the bare individual conductor (without insulation) is clamped. Pay attention to
the marking of the terminals and ensure that the assignment of the individual conductors to
the terminals is correct.
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7. Check whether the individual conductors are seated tightly by pulling them lightly. If this is not
the case, open the terminal and repeat the previous step.
8. Depending on the design:
Connect the housing and the front part with the screws until the snap-on lock (6) latches or fix
the housing and front part together with the screws foreseen for this purpose.
9. Next, tighten the cable gland (3). The tightening torque must be between 4 Nm and 7 Nm for
the 16A designs and between 5 Nm and 9 Nm for the 32A designs. Please refer to the em-
bossing on the cable gland for the exact value of the respective design. Secure the cable gland
using the screw placed on the side for this purpose (8, depending on the design).

10. Check that the cable is seated tightly in the socket outlet.
Screw terminal connection
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the cable is de-energised.
2. Depending on the design:
Open the rotary lock or loosen the screws in order to separate the insert with the screw termi-
nals from the from the housing.
3. Remove the insert with the screw terminal in front out of the housing.
4. Push the cable about 50 cm wide through the cable gland and housing.
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5. Strip the cable to the required length (16A designs: 60 mm; 32 A designs: 70 mm).
6. Remove the insulation from the individual conductors (16 A designs: 7 mm; 32 A designs:
12 mm).
7. For better, permanent contact, provide the individual conductors with suitable conductor end
sleeves.
8. The terminals are open at the time of delivery. Guide the individual conductors into the open-
ing (5) and tighten the screws (4) with a torque of at least 0.8 Nm. Take care to see that only
the individual conductor (without insulation) is clamped. Pay attention to the marking of the
terminals and ensure that the assignment of the individual conductors to the terminals is cor-
rect.
9. Connect the housing and the insert with the screws foreseen for this purpose.
10. Next, tighten the cable gland (3). The tightening torque must be between 4 Nm and 7 Nm for
the 16A designs and between 5 Nm and 9 Nm for the 32A designs. Please refer to the em-
bossing on the cable gland for the exact value of the respective design. Secure the cable gland
using the screw placed on the side for this purpose (6, depending on the design).

11. Check that the cable is seated tightly in the socket outlet.
Disconnecting a conductor from a socket with multi-grip cable gland
QUICK-CONNECT connection
1. Make sure that the cable is de-energised.
2. If the cable gland (3) is secured with the help of a screw (8), loosen this screw.
3. Loosen the cable gland.
4. Disconnect the joint between the housing (2) and the front part (1). Depending on the design,
loosen the connecting screws for this purpose or open the snap-on lock (6) with the help of a
screwdriver and remove the housing from the front part by unscrewing it.
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5. Push the housing and the cable gland back on the cable until the connections in the front part
are easily accessible.
6. Open the contact slide (4) by sliding it to the right (in the direction of the arrow) and pull the
individual conductors from the terminals.
7. Pull the cable out of the housing and out of the cable gland.
Screw terminal connection
1. Make sure that the cable is de-energised.
2. If the cable gland (3) is secured with the help of a screw (6), loosen this screw.
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3. Loosen the cable gland.
4. Disconnect the connection between the housing and the front part. Depending on the design,
loosen the connecting screws for this purpose or open the snap-on lock with the help of a
screwdriver and remove the housing from the front part by unscrewing it.
5. Push the housing and the cable gland back on the cable until the connections in the front part
are easily accessible.
6. Loosen the screws (4) of the terminals and pull out the individual conductor.
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7. Pull the cable out of the housing and out of the cable gland.
Connecting a conductor to a device connector
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the cable is de-energised.
2. Strip the cable to the required length.
3. Remove the insulation from the individual conductors (16 A designs: 9 mm; 32 A designs:
12 mm). Twist the multi-strand copper conductors slightly by hand for flexible conductors.
Conductor end sleeves are not necessary but may be used.
ðFor wall-mounted device connectors, follow the explanation starting from point 4.
ðFor device connectors with bolt-on or flange mounting, follow the explanation starting
from point 7.
4. Loosen the two housing screws in order to open the housing.
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5. Fix the bottom part of the housing to the wall with the help of the fixing material suitable for
the application.
6. Push the cable through the sealing plugs (4) into the housing. Open the sealing plugs only as
far as necessary so that they can still get sealed. Generally, we recommend using a separate
cable gland for the cable entry.
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7. The terminals are open at the time of delivery. Guide the bare individual conductors into the
opening (6) and tighten the screws (5) with a torque of at least 0.8 Nm. Take care to ensure
that only the bare individual conductor (without insulation) is clamped. Pay attention to the
marking of the terminals and ensure that the assignment of the individual conductors to the
terminals is correct.
8. Check whether the individual conductors are seated tightly by pulling them lightly. If this is not
the case, open the terminal and repeat the previous step.
9. For wall-mounted device connectors: Tighten the cable gland.
10. Fix the housing with the panel mounting appliance (panel mounting variant) or fix the cover
with screws to the housing (surface-mounting variants). NOTICE! With the panel mounting
variants, make sure that you insert the gasket, and with the surface-mounting variants, that
the insert with the connections is placed correctly into the bottom part of the housing!

Disconnecting a conductor from a device connector
Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the cable is de-energised.
2. For wall-mounted device connectors: Loosen the two housing screws in order to open the
housing.
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