RIDGID RDTR7000 Manuel De L'opérateur page 20

OPERATION
NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated
gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow dirt
or water into the fuel tank. Do not use E85 fuel.
USING FUEL STABILIzER
Fuel gets old, oxidizes, and breaks down over time. Adding
a fuel stabilizer (not included) extends the usable life of fuel
and helps prevent deposits from forming that can clog the
fuel system. Follow fuel stabilizer manufacturer's directions
for correct ratio of stabilizer to fuel.
 Add stabilizer to fuel tank, then fill with gasoline following
previous instructions.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer and gasoline can be mixed prior
to filling the tank by using a gas can or other approved
fuel container and shaking gently to combine.
 Replace and secure the fuel tank cap.
 Start and run the engine for at least 5 minutes to allow
stabilizer to treat the entire fuel system.
OXyGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID yOUR WAR-
RANTy.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not
covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable. E85 is not.
REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL
See Figure 15.
The removable control panel can be wall-mounted and con-
nected to the generator with the 25-ft. control panel cord
(Model # RDEC25) provided with the product.
The generator can be turned on or off from the removable
control panel or using the off switch on the unit.
NOTE: The off switch is an on/momentary off switch. You
must push the switch and hold it in until the engine has fully
stopped.
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
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Reading GenSmart
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 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.
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indicator measures
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display for 5 seconds.
Monitoring System
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monitoring system