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Power Cord Requirement
The power cord supplied with the AC adapter should match the plug and voltage
requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been
obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you travel to a different
area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage, you should use one of the
power cords listed below. To purchase a power cord (including one for a country not
listed below) or a replacement AC adapter, contact your local dealer.
U.S. and Canada
The cord set must be UL-Listed and CSA-Certified or C-UL Listed.
The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are (1) No. 18 AWG, (2) Type
SJ, and (3) 3-conductor.
The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A.
The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P
(15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250V) configuration.
Japan
All components of the cord set (cord, connector, and plug) must bear a `PSE`
mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law.
The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are: (1) 0.75 mm2
conductors, (2) Type VCT or VCTF, and (3) 3-conductor.
The cord set must have a minimum rated current capacity of 7 A.
The attachment plug must be a two-pole, grounded type with a Japanese
Industrial Standard C8303 (15 A, 125 VAC) configuration.
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m5550-04-2007-techref.indd 88 4/6/2007 12:29:54 PM