Power Cables - IBM H Series Installation And Service Manual

Power Cables

To avoid electrical shock, a power cable with a grounded attachment plug is pro-
vided. Use only properly grounded outlets.
Power cables used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's Lab-
oratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). These
power cords consist of:
Electrical cables, Type SVT or SJT
Attachment plugs complying with National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) 5-15P.
"For 230 V operation in the United States use a UL listed cable set consisting of a
minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three-conductor cable a maximum of 15 feet in
length, and a tandem blade, grounding type attachment plug rated at 15 A, 250 V."
Appliance couplers complying with International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) Standard 320, Sheet C13
Power cables used in other countries consist of the following:
Electrical cables, Type HD21
Attachment plugs approved by the appropriate testing organization for the spe-
cific countries where they are used.
"For units set at 230 V (outside of U.S.): use a cable set consisting of a minimum 18
AWG cable and grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V. The cable set
should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment
will be installed and should be marked HAR'."
Refer to Chapter 8 on page 8-1 to find the power cables that are available.
Chapter 1. Reference Information
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