Country-specific requirements
Additional requirements specific to a country are shown in parentheses and explained below.
Table 10-1
Power cord country-specific requirements
Country
Accrediting Agency
Country
Accrediting Agency
Australia (1)
Austria (1)
Belgium (1)
Canada (2)
EANSW
OVE
CEBC
CSA
Italy (1)
Japan (3)
Norway (1)
Sweden (1)
IMQ
METI
NEMKO
SEMKO
Denmark (1)
Finland (1)
France (1)
Germany (1)
DEMKO
SETI
UTE
VDE
Switzerland (1)
United Kingdom (1)
United States (2)
SEV
BSI
UL
1.
The flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 0.75mm
2
conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and
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 SVT or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3 conductor. The plug must be a 2-pole grounding type with a
NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V) configuration.
3.
Appliance coupler, flexible cord, and 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, 0.75 mm
2
conductor size. Plug must be a 2-pole grounding type with a
Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (7 A, 125 V) configuration.
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