Intellec power cord

[Dwight K. Elvey]

>From: ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk
>
>> 
>> Jack,
>>  
>> Thanks for the info on the power cords.  I looked up the two cords and  they 
>> both look very close.  I will contact Newark on Monday to verify the  
distance 
>> between pins.  The 17952 has a note that states it is made with  non-standard 
>> polarization.  Do you or anyone else on cctech know how I  can tell if it's 
>> the correct polarity for the Intellec?  The 17280's notes  state that the 
>> polarity is as mandated by CSA electrical bulletin 895b.   Anyone know what 
that 
>> means?  I'd hate to plug in the cord and fry my  machine.
>
>I think this has to do with which of the outside pins is live ('hot') and 
>which is neutral. Getting it wrong won't fry the machine, but it might 
>fry you if there's an electrical fault (the fuse should always be in the 
>live side of the mains, as should any single-pole switches).
>
>What you need to do is open up the Intellec and see which pin on the 
>chassis-mounted mains plug goes to the fuseholder. I think the switch 
>comes after the fuse in these machines, but my Intellec, an MCS8i, is 
>non-standard in that I replaced the input connector with a IEC 'kettle 
>plug' type of connector, and also I have a non-standard power switch 
>(replaced by a previous owner). 
>
>Then you need to see which of the 2 available cables puts the fuse on the 
>live side.
>
>-tony
>

Hi
 When you check this, also check to see that ur wall socket is
wired correctly. You'd be surprised how many are not right.
Dwight