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Cobra CPI 400 manual

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  • Page 1

    Customer Assistance A1 English Our Thanks T o Y ou Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ® CPI 400 inverter . Properly used, this Cobra ® product will give you many years of reliable service. How Y our Cobra ® Power Inverter Works The Cobra ® Power Inverter is an electronic product that has been designed and built to take low voltage [...]

  • Page 2

    Cooling Fan A3 English A2 English Controls / Indicators and Product Features Introduction Introduction On/Off Power Switch AC Outlets Negative Battery Cable T erminal (Black) Positive Battery Cable T erminal (Red) T able of Contents Introduction Our Thanks to Y ou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • 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

    Plug In Directly Dangerous V oltages 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[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 4 English Quick Evaluation Before 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 DC power source (such as a vehicle battery). The po[...]

  • 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

    Connect Power Source 9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 8 English 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 . This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of ener[...]

  • Page 8

    Power Consumption • 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 [...]

  • Page 9

    13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 12 English NOTE The On/Off Switch turns the control circuit in the inverter On and Off. It does not disconnect power from the inverter . 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 inver[...]

  • Page 10

    15 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 14 English Tr oubleshooting Guide Operation Specifications Operation Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . 400w Surge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800w Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 88% Efficiency (full lo[...]

  • Page 11

    17 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 16 English Limited 1-Y ear W arranty • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra ® Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra ® Power Inverter , and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. [...]

  • Page 12

    18 English Optional Accessories Y ou can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra ® dealer , or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra ® . Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www .cobra.com. For credit card orders , complete and return this order form to fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773[...]