Operation - RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLy
REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL
See Figure 9.
To detach the removable control panel from the
generator:
 Turn off the generator.
 Loosen the latch on the removable control panel and pull
the control panel forward.
 Disconnect the twist-lock plug and the 12V engine control
connector on the back of the control panel.

OPERATION

DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors
WILL CAN YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust
contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a
poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can
smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO.
But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could
be breathing CO.
 Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl-
spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan
or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough
fresh air.
 ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open
windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
generator exhaust.
Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into
the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery-backup
CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has
been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor.
You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
INSTALLING A WALL MOUNT FOR THE
REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL
See Figure 10 - 11
The removable control panel can be removed from the
generator and wall-mounted in another location before re-
connecting it to the generator.
To wall-mount the removable control box:
 Screws or nails for hanging the box should be spaced
4-1/4 in. from center to center.
 Mark the 4-1/4 in. measurement on a wall stud or other
sturdy wood surface.
 Drill holes and insert the screws; tighten the screws
securely into the wood. If using nails, the nail head should
be large enough to hold the control panel securely.
NOTE: There should be at least 5/8 in. of the screw or nails
protruding from the wood piece for hanging the box.
 Hang the box on the screws or nails, making certain it is
secure.
DANGER:
Failure to properly ground generator can result
in electrocution, especially if the generator is
equipped with a wheel kit. National Electric Code
requires generator to be properly grounded to an
approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local
grounding requirements.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
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