RIDGID 204830-OS, 2048-OS, 2032-OS, 3068-OS User Manual

OPERATORS MANUAL

MODELS 2032-OS, 2048-OS, 204830-OS, 3068-OS

RIDGID ON-SITE STORAGE EQUIPMENT

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.

WARNING

For Models 2048-OS and 204830-OS:

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.

• 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 extension cord before
using. Do NOT use cord if it is worn or damaged.

• Do NOT overload 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.

• 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.

• Do NOT connect extension cord to 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.

• Chargers 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 charger into
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.
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

7/8"-1"

ENGAGEMENT

POINT

U-Bolt

Figure 1

Figure 2

Lock Shackle

Figure 3

(measure height

when lock is closed)

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

1. Open your padlock and slide the U-bolt over the lock
shackle.

2. Slide the lock through the lock housing on the front of
the box (figure 1).

3068-OS PROP-ARM INSTRUCTIONS

TOP POINT

PROP

ARM

LOCKING

SUPPORT

ARM

Figure 4

3. Guide the U-bolt through the two holes in the back of
the lock housing (figure 2).

4. Secure the U-bolt with the two nylon lock nuts sup­plied.

5. Repeat the procedure for the second lock.

6. To lock, close lid and push bottom of padlock until
lock “clicks” closed.

7. To open, turn key and open lid.

FOR FIELD DESK CAPABILITY

1. Hold cover in the middle with one hand, pull left prop
arm outward and disengage from retaining clasp.

2. Switch hands on cover and repeat (figure 4) for oppo­site side.

3. Hold the cover at it’s top point with your right hand.
With your left hand, slightly pull the locking support
arm at the hinge until there is a slight bend (figure 4).

4. Slowly lower cover until it is parallel with the ground.
Be sure the prop arms are engaged in slots as shown
below (figure 5). Make sure prop arms are fully
engaged forward so that the prop arms are perpen­dicular to the cover.

5. The final position for Field Desk Capability is shown in
Figue 6

Figure 5

SIDE
VIEW

Figure 6

WARNING

Do NOT use cover as a step.

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