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CPI150BK_manual.qx 1 4/10/06 Page 2 RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES CAUTION Certain rechargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the CPI 150 BK. Two types of equipment are particularly prone to this problem: 1. Small battery operated appliances that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle for recharging, including flashlights, razors, and night lights. 2.
CPI150BK_manual.qx 2 4/10/06 2:09 PM Page 4 QUICK CHECKOUT OPERATION The location where you should use your CPI 150 must be: Quick Checkout (continued) To connect your inverter to the power source: 1. If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off. Airplane Plug Note: Some airplanes are equipped with cigarette lighter type socket. 5. Status LED on top of unit will illuminate indicating “on” status. Power Cord 2. Connect power cord to the inverter. 3.
CPI150BK_manual.qx 4 2:09 PM Page 6 OPERATING LIMITS INPUT VOLTAGE/AUTO SHUTDOWN CONTROLS & INDICATORS Powering Up Power/Fault Indicator Power Output To apply power to the CPI 150, simply plug in to 12 Volt DC source (cigarette lighter or airplane power source). The "fault" indicator of your CPI 150 will light whenever the unit detects excessively high or low input voltage, or begins to overheat. AC Output: Your CPI 150 will deliver 150 watts continuously.
CPI150BK_manual.qx 6 4/10/06 2:09 PM Page 8 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem/ Symptom Maintaining Your Inverter Possible Causes Solution Low output voltage Overload Reduce the load. No output voltage Low input voltage Recharge battery. Check connections and cable. Short circuit or wiring error Check AC wiring for short circuit or improper polarity. High input voltage Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 volt battery.
CPI150BK_manual.qx 7 4/10/06 Page 10 POWER CONSUMPTION MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Service (continued) If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra®. This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible. If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra® factory, please follow these steps: 1. Send the complete unit. 2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt.
CPI150BK_manual.qx 9 4/10/06 2:09 PM Page 12 SPECIFICATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Specifications Continuous output power Surge rating (0.1second) Peak efficiency (12V—1/2 load) Efficiency (full load, 12V) No load current draw Output waveform (resistive load) 150w 300w 90% >78% < 0.1 A (12.6V) Perfect modified sine wave Output frequency 60Hz ± 2Hz Output voltage 115V +/- 10% USB output 5V Input voltage 12.8 - 13.2 VDC Shutdown voltage (unload) 10.0V ±0.
CPI150BK_manual.qx 4/10/06 2:09 PM Page 13 150 Watt POWER INVERTER MODEL CPI–150 BK Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the CPI 150 BK Power Inverter from Cobra®. When used properly, your unit will give you many years of reliable service.
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