IBM RS/6000 Enterprise Server M80, Service Manual

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Power Cables
To avoid electrical shock, a power cable with a grounded attachment plug is provided. Use only properly
grounded outlets.
Power cables used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and
certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). These power cords consist of the following:
v Electrical cables, Type SVT or SJT
v
Attachment plugs complying with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 5-15P
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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.
″
v Appliance couplers complying with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 320, Sheet
C13
Power cables used in other countries consist of the following:
v
Electrical cables, Type HD21
v
Attachment plugs approved by the appropriate testing organization for the specific countries where they
are used
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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 11, “Parts Information,” on page 467 to find the power cables that are available.
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