Power Cord Set Requirements; General Requirements - Compaq Presario 7800 Series Maintenance & Service Manual

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Power Cord Set Requirements

The voltage select switch feature on the computer allows it to operate from any line voltage
between 120 and 240 volts AC.
The power cord set (flexible cord and wall plug) supplied with the computer meets the
requirements for use in the country where the computer was purchased.
Power cord sets for use in
computer is used. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact a Compaq
authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

General Requirements

The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries.
1. The length of the power cord set must be at least 6.00 feet (1.8 m) and no longer than 9.75
feet (3.0 m).
2. All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for
evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used.
3. The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 10A and a nominal voltage
rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each country's power system.
4. To mate with the appliance inlet on the Switch Box, the appliance coupler must meet the
mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector.
Country-Specific Requirements
Power Cord Set Requirements by Country
Country
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
NOTES:
1. The flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO3VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm2 conductor size. Power
cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency
responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used.
2. The flexible cord must be Type SJT-2 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug
must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V)
configuration.
3. The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a "T" mark and registration
number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-
conductor, 0.75mm2 conductor size. The wall plug must be a two-pole type with a Japanese
Industrial Standard C8303 (15A, 125V) configuration.
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