Appendix B. Notices
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Product recycling and disposal
This unit contains materials such as circuit boards, cables, electromagnetic
compatibility gaskets, and connectors which may contain lead and copper/beryllium
alloys that require special handling and disposal at end of life. Before this unit is
disposed of, these materials must be removed and recycled or discarded according to
applicable regulations. IBM offers product-return programs in several countries. For
country-specific instructions, refer to the following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.
This product may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal
hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service
manual for specific battery information. The battery must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For
information on disposal of batteries, contact your local waste disposal facility.
In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or
proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride,
and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of these
batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number listed on the
battery available prior to your call.
Power cords
For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use
with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug
with a properly grounded outlet.
IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's
Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
For units intended to be operated at 115 volts: Use a UL-listed and CSA-certified cord
set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord, a
maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade, grounding-type attachment plug
rated 15 amperes, 125 volts.
For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (U.S. use): Use a UL-listed and CSA-
certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor
cord, a maximum of 15 feet in length and a tandem blade, grounding-type attachment
plug rated 15 amperes, 250 volts.
For units intended to be operated at 230 volts (outside the U.S.): Use a cord set with a
grounding-type attachment plug. The cord set should have the appropriate safety
approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed.
IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that
country or region.
