Ridgid RD8000 Owners Manual - Page 8

electrical electric motor loads It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while starting. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start "Code G" electric motors; however, if an electric motor fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator. Motor Size (H.P.) 1/8 1/6 1/4 1/3 1/2 3/4 1 Running Watts 275 275 400 450 600 850 1100 Watts Required to Start Motor Repulsion Induction Capacitor Split Phase 600 850 1200 600 850 2050 850 1050 2400 975 1350 2700 1300 1800 3600 1900 2600 - 2500 3300 - extension cord See Figure 1. The 25-ft. extension cord (Model RDEC25) has a 240 Volt, 20 Amp twist lock plug on one end and a 240 Volt, 20 Amp twist lock receptacle on the other end. It also has a 12 Volt DC engine control connector on each end. When using this cord, the removable control panel can provide power through the 2 x 120 Volt duplex GFCI outlets on the control box. caution: Use only with RDEC25 accessory cord. Do not exceed separation length of 75 ft. or a combination of three RDEC25 accessory cords. caution: Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and +/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power line conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications. Ground fault circuit interrupter See Figure 2. The 20 amp, 120 volt receptacles on the generator are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), which guards against the hazards of ground fault currents. An example of ground fault current is the current that would flow through a person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such as a plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth. GFCI receptacles do not protect against short circuits, overloads, or shocks. The GFCI receptacles can be tested with the TEST and RESET buttons. To test:  Depress the TEST button. This should cause the Reset button to pop out.  To restore power, depress the RESET button. Perform this test monthly to ensure proper operation of the GFCI. If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, test the GFCI receptacle before each use. 8 - English