RIDGID RD8000 - Manual (Page 15)

15 — English
OPERATION
Reading GenSmart ™ Monitoring System
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.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR USING THE
WALL MOUNTED REMOVABLE CONTROL
PANEL
See Figure 16.
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 power 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. extension cords to
the provided 25 ft. power cord. The total length of all
connected power cords should not exceed 75 ft. or
three (3) RDEC25 extension cords.
 Connect the extension 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
™ display panel.
MOVING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 17.

Turn the off switch OFF ( O ). 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 pin to secure the handle before
transporting.
 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 18.

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 19.
This generator model is provided with both electric start and
recoil start capabilities. Avoid prolonged cranking, as it can
damage the engine.
The battery provided is a nominal 12 volt sealed recharge-
able lead-acid battery and can be operated in any position
without leakage. It complies with non-spillable battery
regulations. Its convenient size offers a 30% reduction over
conventional batteries.
NOTE: New generators are shipped with the battery con-
nections disconnected. The positive and negative terminals
must be connected to the battery before the Electric Start
feature will work.
For initial battery connection, see
Connecting Battery.
CAUTION:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the
lubricant level before each use of the generator.