User manual COBRA CPI 850 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Introduction Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 850 inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Operating Instructions How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage power supplies and convert it to standard 115 Volt AC (Alternating Current) power like the current you have in your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to use many of your household appliances and electronic products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and virtually anywhere else. The Cobra line of quality products includes: Customer Assistance CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear® Accessories CobraMarineTM VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner's manual. [. . . ] If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it on first. The inverter should supply power to the load. 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 To avoid fire, do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings. Do not install inverter in a zeroclearance compartment. 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. Mounting · To mount your inverter: 1. 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. This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load. Only use the cables provided with your power inverter. [. . . ] 1600W Peak efficiency (12V ­ 1/2 load) . < 0. 5A (12. 6V) Output waveform (resistive load) . 10. 4VDC ­ 14. 4VDC Alarm voltage (unload) . . 10. 2V ­ 10. 8V Shutdown voltage (unload) . [. . . ]