Electric Start; Generator Control Panel - RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual

OPERATION
The removable control panel has two 120V duplex GFCI
power outlets with outlet covers. Each duplex outlet has a
Test and a Reset push button.
NOTE: The GFCI outlets may be shown without their covers
for clearer instruction of this feature's operation.
Use only with RDEC25 control panel cord. Do not exceed
separation length of 75 ft. or a combination of three RDEC25
control panel cords.
GENSMART DIGITAL DISPLAy
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See Figure 16.
The GenSmart monitoring system has the following fea-
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tures:
Load Indicator
Measures the wattage output of the 2 x 120 Volt duplex GFCI
outlets located on the removable control panel. GenSmart
monitors the load only for the 120 Volt GFCI outlets on the
removable control panel. It does not measure load on the
240 Volt, 30 Amp outlet. The GenSmart
up to 4,800 watts of the generator's rated wattage.
NOTE: If the 240 Volt receptacle is in use, the load indicated
on the display will not accurately reflect the exact percentage
of load being drawn from the generator.
Hour Meter
The digital hour meter operates whenever the engine is run-
ning and keeps track of how many hours the unit has been
used. Use this meter along with the accompanying engine
manual to determine when and what type of service on the
unit is needed.
Maintenance Warning System
At every 100 hours of use, the GenSmart
will display a message informing the operator to service the
engine's air filter, spark plug, and engine oil. To reset this
message, push and hold the reset button located underneath
the GenSmart display for 5 seconds.
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Reading GenSmart Monitoring System
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At startup, the unit will display a message instructing the
operator to read and understand the operator's manual
before using this product.
While the generator is running, the panel will display a
power bar, load percentage, and total hours the unit has
been operated.
At every 100 hours of use, a message will scroll across the
display telling the operator to service the air filter, engine oil
and spark plugs, and to push and hold the reset button for
5 seconds to reset the display.
NOTE: Be careful to only press and hold the reset button
when you want the maintenance panel to be reset.

GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL

The stationary control panel has a twist-lock 240 Volt,
30 Amp outlet and circuit breakers.
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indicator measures
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monitoring system
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OPERATING THE GENERATOR USING THE
WALL MOUNTED REMOVABLE CONTROL
PANEL
See Figure 17.
If the panel has been installed in a remote location:
 Turn off the generator.
 Connect the generator to the removable control panel
using the twist-lock plug and the 12 Volt DC engine control
connector on the provided control panel cord.
 ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open
windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
generator exhaust.
 Connect up to two additional 25 ft. control panel cords
to the provided 25 ft. control panel cord. The total length
of all connected cords should not exceed 75 ft. or
three (3) RDEC25 control panel cords.
 Connect the control panel cord to the generator.
 Start the engine as described in Starting the Engine.
 Add devices to the generator and monitor the load of
each added device using the GenSmart
MOVING THE GENERATOR
See Figures 18 - 19.
 Turn the switch to the OFF position. Disconnect any
equipment that is plugged into the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the
machine.
 For security, insert the handle lock pin to secure the
handle before moving.
NOTE: To help keep the handle lock pin securely in the
hole, push the joined area of the lanyard toward the inside
of the generator frame.
 With your foot on the rear of the frame, tilt the machine
toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the
machine to the desired location.
LIFTING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 20.
 Fold the handle to the down position. Never lift or carry
this product using the handle.
NOTE: This tool is heavy and requires several people to lift.
To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your
legs, not your back, and get help when needed.

ELECTRIC START

See Figure 21.
This generator model is provided with both electric start and
recoil start capabilities. Avoid prolonged cranking, as it can
damage the engine.
display panel.
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