Operating instructions

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Our Thanks to You

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 480

inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will

give you many years of reliable service.

How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works

The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that

has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct

Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage

power supplies and convert it to standard 115 Volt AC

(Alternating Current) power like the current you have in

your home. This conversion process thereby allows you

to use many of your household appliances and electronic

products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and

virtually anywhere else.

Operating Instructions

400 WATT POWER INVERTER

CPI 480

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Summary of content (9 pages)

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Introduction Our Thanks to You Our Thanks Thank you for purchasing the Cobra to CPIYou 480 inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.
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Introduction Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and Warning Statements To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it. Special attention must be paid to the CAUTION and WARNING statements in the manual.
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Introduction Important Safety Information WARNING Power inverters contain components that can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignitionprotected equipment. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install inverter in zero-clearance compartment.
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Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter for short term testing at a low power level. To check your inverter’s performance before installation: 1. Turn the inverter off (see page 11 On/Off Switch to Off for details). If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off as well. 2. Connect cables to power input terminals (see page 6 Connect Terminals for details). 3. Connect cable to power source (see page 8 for details).
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Installation Mounting and Connecting Cables Installation Connecting Cables To mount your inverter: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. 2. Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the inverter. The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Insert the ends of the cables onto the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the cables safely. Mounting Brackets Connect Terminals 2.
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Installation Connecting Cables WARNING You may observe a spark when making the connection because current can flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter. Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes. Explosion or fire may result. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. 3. Connect cable to the power source: a. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black) Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source. Make a secure connection. b.
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Installation Power Consumption Power Consumption • For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter, you must determine the battery’s reserve capacity (how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current — in automotive batteries, usually 25 amperes) or ampere-hour capacity (a measure of how many amperes a battery can deliver for a specified length of time).
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Operation Power and Protection Indicators Power and Protection Indicators The power and protection indicators include a green light, a red light and an alarm. Green Light Power on – The green light should remain on steady. Red Light and/or Alarm Current overload – The red light will blink continuously, then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate current levels while trying to restart the load.
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Operation Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide • Solution Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Reduce the load. Low output voltage Overload No output voltage Low input voltage Recharge battery. Check connections and cable. Allow inverter No output voltage Thermal to cool off. after prolonged use shutdown Reduce load, continuous operation input current required. Improve ventilation; Make sure ventilation openings in the inverter are not obstructed. Reduce ambient temperature.