Earth (Grounding) Construction (Optional) - LG GC-B247SLUV Owner's Manual

Earth (Grounding)
Construction (Optional)
*Applicable to some models only
Assemble (Install) the earth firmly
When the earth connection is unstable, it can
cause a problem or an electric shock in case of
electricity leakage.
When installing and using the product in
the following location, you must do an earth
construction by requesting to your retailer. (Earth
construction is not free.)
• Unfloored or dirt floored (room with dirt and no
floor),concrete floor etc., and location where
leakage and dew drops can occur including
locations where water can drip such as near
the sink, basement etc.Connect the earth wire
to the earth connecting screw on the rear side
of the product.
Do not connect the earth wire to the following
locations.
• Water pipe and gas pipe have the possibility of
explosion and flammable danger.
• Telephone line earth and lightning rod are
dangerous with high current in case of
lightning.
When installing near wet locations, you are
obligated to install the circuit breaker in addition to
the earth wire. Consult with your retailer.
Earth (grounding) construction
It is recommended to install the earth to prevent
electric shock in case of electricity leakage.
About connection :
• Connect the earth line to the earth wire
assembly screw on the back of the refrigerator.
Do not connect the earth wire to the following
locations.
• Gas pipe
It can cause an explosion and can be
flammable.
• Telephone earth wire and lightning rod
It is dangerous during lighting.
• Water pipe and water tap
The earth wire connection will not work when
the middle of the water pipe is made of plastic.
When installing the product in a humid or wet
location, you must install the earth wire.
Ex)
− Unfloored or dirt floored room (Room with dirt
and no floor), concrete floor
− Location where it can get wet such as near
the sink
− Location where water can leak or is humid
such as basement
− Other wet or humid location
Especially, for locations where it always get wet
such as near the restaurant sink, you are obligated
by the law to install a circuit breaker in addition to
the earth wire.
After consulting with your retailer or electric
construction company, you must do the earth wire
construction (Type 3 earth construction). Earth
construction is not done for free.
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