RIDGID RB32 On-Site Storage Equipment Owner’s Manual

: June 6, 2024
: RIDGID

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RIDGID RB32 On-Site Storage Equipment Owner’s
OPERATORS MANUAL
WARNING
PADLOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL UNITS
DAMPENING SPRING REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
LIMITED WARRANTY
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RIDGID RB32 On-Site Storage Equipment Owner’s

OPERATORS MANUAL

DANGER

Do NOT put fuels, flammables, explosives or hazardous materials inside these products.
Gasoline, solvents, gun powder or other munitions, dynamite, propane, acetylene or other such products can explode if stored inside these products.
Use these products ONLY for storing and transporting electric or hand tools and equipment, and other similar materials.
Failure to follow these warnings or modifications or other uses of these products could result in death, serious injury or property damage.

WARNING

To prevent electric shock, explosion, fire and/or serious personal injury when using storage chest with:
Extension Cord –

Follow all Extension Cord manufacturer’s Warnings and Instructions.
After removing knock-out, insert RAPID PASS® rubber grommet. Do NOT insert extension cord through hole without grommet in place (see figure 8, on page 3).
Only use a three-wire extension cord with all three prongs intact. Never remove the round grounding prong.
The extension cord must be connected to a 120 Volt GFCI protected outlet with proper ground. If GFCI outlet is not available, use an extension cord with GFCI protection built-in.
Check the insulation and plugs of the extension cord before using. Do NOT use cord if it is worn or damaged.
Do NOT overload the extension cord.
Remove extension cord from the RAPID PASS® hole before moving or transporting storage chest.
Only use an extension cord that is rated for outdoor use.
Do NOT connect an extension cord to the outlet that also supplies critical safety equipment with power.
Cordless Power Tool Battery Chargers –
See Charger’s Owner’s Manual for proper use and care of charger and batteries. Follow all Warnings and Instructions provided with your battery charger.
Place chargers and electrical connections in tray.
charges are Dry location use only. Do NOT expose to liquid, vapor, or rain. Should your charger become wet, Do NOT attempt to use. Unplug extension cord from supply before handling wet charger or cords.
Only use chargers and batteries that are intact and operating properly.
Do NOT touch metal prongs when plugging the charger into the extension cord.
Keep flammable materials like paper or rags away from charger, cords or connections.
Do NOT place or attempt to charge lead-acid, car-type batteries in storage chest.

WARNING

Keep hands clear when closing lid. Failure to do so could result in severe injury.

ATTENTION

Read and understand all instructions and warnings before operating or using this product.

NOTICE

Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all manufacturers’ warranties. The manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to persons or property resulting from any modification to, or unintended use of this product.

PADLOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL UNITS

RIDGID RB32 On-Site
Storage Equipment Owner's fig 2

TOOLS REQUIRED- One wrench with a 7/16” socket.
PADLOCK INFORMATION- Padlock with 7/8”–1” shackle height (figure 3) (recommended Master No 5 or equivalent, not included).

Open your padlock and slide the U-bolt over the lock shackle.
Slide the lock through the lock housing on the front of the box (figure 1).
Guide the U-bolt through the two holes in the back of the lock housing (figure 2).
Secure the U-bolt with the two nylon lock nuts supplied.
Repeat the procedure for the second lock.
To lock, close lid and push bottom of padlock until lock “clicks” closed.
To open, turn key and open lid.

TO INSTALL RAPID PASS® GROMMET (Model RB48 and Model RB60)

SIDE VIEW

TOOLS REQUIRED- Hammer and flat blade screwdriver.

Locate the “knockout” on the upper right (facing box) corner of the rear box panel.
With a screwdriver and hammer, carefully punch out the “knockout” from the inside of the box so that metal ring will fall outside box (figure 4).
Place the rubber RAPID PASS® grommet from the inside of the box in the hole and be sure that it is properly seated. BE SURE NO SHARP METAL EDGES ARE EXPOSED (figure 5).
When passing cords into the box, be sure to always enter box from the rear. After head of cord is in place, slightly pull back 2-3” to ensure weather resistant “star bursts” are facing toward the outside of box (figure 6). Never push the cord from inside the box so that mating plug points are exposed to the environment
BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. ****

DAMPENING SPRING REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED – Small flat blade screwdriver

Make sure the cover support on the left side of the cover is locked so cover cannot fall (figure 10).
Using a small screwdriver, insert the screwdriver blade into the notch and under the spring clip (figure 11). Pry the clip up until the ball stud is released, and pull the spring away. (figure 12) Repeat this process for the bottom clip.

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FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, CONTACT RIDGID ON-SITE STORAGE EQUIPMENT AT 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443)

No other replacement parts are available for these models.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This LIMITED WARRANTY is made by RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment, 420 E. Terra. Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, Illinois to the original retail purchaser of RIDGID® Storage Products.
RIDGID STORAGE EQUIPMENT WARRANTS THAT RIDGID ON-SITE STORAGE EQUIPMENT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER. THIS WARRANTY IS SPECIFIC TO THIS STORAGE EQUIPMENT. WARRANTIES FOR OTHER RIDGID PRODUCTS MAY VARY.
If, before the expiration of the Warranty period, purchaser discovers that this RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment fails to fulfill the Warranty, purchaser shall contact RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment at 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) to make arrangements for an inspection of the product. If RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment determines a defect exists, RIDGID Storage On-Site Equipment shall, at its option and expense, repair or replace any defective part. All Warranty repairs shall be made by an authorized RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment dealer or RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment approved service company.
This Warranty shall not apply if the RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment has been subjected to misuse, abnormal service or handling, improper maintenance, or alterations made by anyone other than RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment dealer or a RIDGID On-Site Storage Equipment approved service company.
THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
RIDGID ON-SITE STORAGE EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY NOR SHALL THE DAMAGES EXCEED THE RETURN AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
This Warranty is in lieu of all Warranties express or implied. The terms of this Warranty shall not be modified by any party, their successors and assigns. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you have any questions, please call our customer service department at 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443). Products are protected by one or more of the following patents or trademarks: U.S.-1182982, 1517767, 1897535; Canada-281398; U.K.-1390299; Australia-754070; N.Z.-296048; other patents pending.
RIDGID ON-SITE STORAGE EQUIPMENT
420 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
RIDGID is a registered trademark of RIDGID, Inc. and is used by Knaack Manufacturing Company under license.