User manual COBRA CPI 850 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] 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. CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to the unit or other equipment. WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life. [. . . ] Only use the cable provided with your inverter. To check your inverter's performance before installation: 1. If the inverter is not working properly, refer to the troubleshooting guide on page 14 or power and protection indicators section on page 12. A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter for short term testing at a low power level. 4 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 5 Installation Mounting Installation Connecting Cables Installation Requirements · The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements: A. Dry Mounting Brackets Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter. Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 30°F and 105°F (0°C and 40°C). Ventilate Allow at least one inch (three cm) of clearance around the inverter for proper airflow. Make sure that ventilation openings on the ends of the unit are not obstructed. SafeHardware Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as a battery or in any compartment that contains flammable liquids such as gasoline. Close to Battery Install unit as close to battery as possible (without being in the same compartment) to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to the battery. It is better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than longer DC wires (cables). CAUTION The inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. It will not work with a 6 volt battery, and will be damaged if it is connected to a 16 volt battery. WARNING This unit contains components which can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install in compartments containing a battery or flammable materials, or in a location which requires ignition protected equipment. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. On/Off Switch to Off 2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant (not included). The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Connect Cables 6 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 7 Installation Connecting Cables Installation Connecting Cables Connecting Cables · Power wire and wiring are very important to the performance of the inverter. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is essential between the battery and inverter. 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. 8 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 9 Installation Power Consumption Operation Power On and Off 3. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black) Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source. Connect the cable from the Positive (Red) Terminal of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power source (the battery's main fuse or the battery selector switch, if you are using one). You might observe a spark when you make this connection since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter. [. . . ] This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U. S. A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective power inverters, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt. You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. [. . . ]