User manual COBRA CPI400

[. . . ] 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. CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to the unit or other equipment. [. . . ] Connect cable to your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket. Connect Power Source NOTE If the inverter is to be used at levels above 150 watts for extended periods of time, a direct connection to the battery is recommended. Please contact your local dealer or customer assistance for the proper cord for direct to battery connections. CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive to negative) will blow internal fuses in the inverter and may permanently damage the unit. Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object (wrench, etc. ). WARNING You may observe a spark when making the connection because current can flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. 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. Connect Terminals 8 English Nothing comes close to a CobraTM 9 Installation Power Consumption Operation Power On & Off · 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). When the switch is in the Off position, the inverter draws no current from the battery. When it's in the On position, but no power is being supplied to the load, the inverter draws less than 500 milliamperes from the battery. It would take more than a week to discharge a 100 amperehour battery at this rate depending on the age of the battery. Power and Protection Indicators The Power and Protection Indicators include a green light, a red light and an alarm. Red Light and/or Alarm Current Overload ­ The red light will turn On momentarily, then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate current levels while trying to restart the load. Voltage Overload ­ The red light will blink and the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate voltage levels while trying to restart the load. Voltage Shortage ­ As a warning that the voltage is getting low, the internal alarm will sound. When the voltage is too low, the inverter will shutdown and the red light will turn On. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate voltage levels while trying to restart the load. Temperature Overload ­ The red light will turn On momentarily, then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate temperature levels while trying to restart the load. [. . . ] If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance. 16 English Nothing comes close to a CobraTM 17 Customer Assistance Accessories and Order Form Name Address (No P. O. Boxes) City State/Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type: Visa Mastercard Discover Exp. Cost Each Qty Amount Amount Shipping/Handling* $10. 00 or less . 10% of purchase Tax Table Ohio, Wisconsin add 5% Indiana, Michigan add 6% California add 7. 25% Illinois add 8. 75% U. S. [. . . ]