Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR “Big Power In Small Packages.” MODELS TRADESMAN AND ROAD WARRIOR Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 W.
Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Cobra¨ power inverter. The series provides big power in small packages. High efficiency designs make each model ideal for all mobile environments where space is at a premium. MODELS TRADESMAN and ROAD WARRIOR Table of Contents Inverter is the proper term for any device that turns DC (direct current) into AC (alternating current).
Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 6 SAFETY INSTALLATION A few common-sense precautions should be observed: 1. The inverter delivers 115 volts AC. This is the same kind of electricity as in the wall sockets of most homes and offices. 115 volts AC is potentially lethal and must be treated with respect. 2. The inverter is polarity sensitive and will be damaged if connected to the battery incorrectly. If there is any doubt, consult an electrician. (See Installation). 3.
Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 8 INSTALLATION (continued) DISTANCE TO BATTERY REMOTE CONTROL INVERTER MODEL TRADESMAN ROAD WARRIOR 5 FEET AWG 4 AWG 3 10 FEET AWG 3 15 FEET AWG 2 AWG 2 NOT RECOMMENDED Note that the heavier the wire, the smaller the wire gauge number. The wire sizes called out in the table will keep the voltage drop between the battery and the terminals down to 0.4 volt or less. More voltage drop than this would impair performance.
Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 10 HARD-WIRED OUTPUT If it is desired to permanently connect the inverterÕs output to a string of outlets or to a load, the remote connector should be used. The three right-hand terminals correspond to (3) White: neutral; (4) Black: hot; and (5) Green: ground or chassis. Any three-wire electrical cable will have these colors (although the ground wire may be bare copper instead of green), and the wires should be connected to their corresponding terminals.
Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 12 For technical assistance, please call our Automated Help Desk which can assist you by answering the most frequently asked questions about Cobra products. OPERATION (continued) Overvoltage (773) 889-3087 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consumer Service Representative can be reached through this number 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, CST. If the input voltage goes above 16.5 volts, the inverter will shut down to protect itself.
Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 14 LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its COBRA power inverter products, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM NOTES Page 16 NOTES 13 14