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Cobra CPI-2500 manual

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  • Page 1

    A1 English Our Thanks T o Y ou Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ® CPI 2500 inverter . Properly used, this Cobra ® pr oduct will give you many years of reliable service. How Y our Cobra ® Power Inverter W orks The Cobra ® Power Inverter is an electronic product that has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct Curren[...]

  • Page 2

    Features • Three AC Receptacles • Current Meter • Remote On / Off Capable • Automatic Thermal Protection/Shutdown • Reverse Polarity Protection • Low Batter y Alarm • Low Batter y Shutdown A3 English A2 English Contr ols / Indi cators and Pr oduct Fe atur es Introduction Introduction AC Outlets Current Meter Positive Battery Cable T e[...]

  • Page 3

    1 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Introduction Important Safety Information Impor tant Safety Information • Before installing and using your Cobra ® Power Inverter , please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and W arning Statements To make the most of this inverter , it must be installed and used properly . Please read the i[...]

  • Page 4

    3 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 2 English Important Safety Information Introduction WA RNING Power inverters contain components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. T o prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equi[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 4 English Quick Evaluation Befor e Installation Introduction Quick Evaluation Befor e Installation Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation • This section provides you with basic information about the inverter and how to check its performance before installation. Be Sure to Have on Hand:  A 12 volt[...]

  • Page 6

    7 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 6 English Mounting Installation Requirements • The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements: A. Dry Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter . B. Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 30°F and 105°F (0°C and 40°C). The cooler [...]

  • Page 7

    9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 8 English Connecting Cables (not included) • Power wire and wiring are very important to the per formance of the inverter . Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is essential between the battery and inverter . This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of energy to[...]

  • Page 8

    11 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 10 English Y ou might obser ve a spark when you make this connection, since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter . All power connections to your Cobra ® inverter must be Positive T o Positive and Negative T o Negative . CAUTION Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes[...]

  • Page 9

    13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 12 English Power Consumption • For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter , you must determine the batter y’ s reser ve capacity (how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current — (in automotive batteries, usually 25 ampere) or ampere-hour capacity (a measure of how [...]

  • Page 10

    15 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 14 English Tu r ning Y our Inver ter On or Off • Be sure to have your power inverter properly installed before attempting to turn the unit On (see “Installation” page 6). To T urn the Power Inverter On: 1. If a DC power supply is being used as the power source, switch it On. 2. On the left side panel, swi[...]

  • Page 11

    17 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 16 English Power & Pr otection Indicators Operation Operating Limits Operation Power and Protection Indicators • The Power and Protection Indicators include a green light, a red light, an alarm and a current meter . Green Light Power On – The green light should remain On steady . Red Light and/or Alarm [...]

  • Page 12

    19 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Speci fications Operation Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . 2500w Surge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000w Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 88% Efficiency (full load, 12V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 13

    21 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Maintenance • Ve ry little maintenance is required to keep the inverter operating properly . The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals. Be sure vents and fans are free of du[...]

  • Page 14

    22 English Name Address (No P .O. Boxes) City State/Province Zip Country Te lephone Credit Card Number T ype: ❒ Vi sa ❒ Mastercard ❒ Discover Exp. Date Customer Signature Item # U .S . Cost Each Qty Amount U.S. Subtotal (T ax if Applicable) Shipping/Handling T otal Optional Accessories Y ou can find the Remote On/Off Switch described above al[...]