Nortel Networks 1750 manual Connecting the power cord, Caution Risk of equipment damage

24Chapter 1 Cables and power

Connecting the power cord

You must order the power cord for the VPN Router 1750 separately.

Caution: Risk of equipment damage

Do not modify or use the AC power cord if it is not the exact type that is required for your power outlet.

The power cord must meet the requirements described in “Power cord requirements” on page 24.

Table 2 Power cord requirements

Requirement	Description
Current rating	The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage and
	must have a current rating that is at least 125 percent of the
	current rating of the gateway (5 A @ 100 Voltage Alternating
	Current (VAC) or 3 A @ 240 VAC).
Certification	The power cord must have certification marks from an
	acceptable regional agency.
Cord length and flexibility	The power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) long.
	The cord must be a flexible harmonized cord or VDE-certified
	cordage to comply with the gateway safety certifications.
Power supply connector	The connector that you plug into the AC receptacle on the
	gateway must be an IEC 320, Sheet C13 female.
Wall outlet connector	The power cord must terminate in a male plug with
	appropriate grounding.

To connect the power cord and turn on the system power, perform the following steps:

1Connect the power cord to the AC receptacle on the back of the gateway, as shown in “Rear view of the Nortel VPN Router 1750” on page 23.

2Connect the power cord to the power outlet.

Caution: Risk of equipment damage

Protect the VPN Router 1750 by plugging it into a surge suppressor.

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