User manual COBRA EXECUTIVE

[. . . ] 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Trouble Shooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 If You Think You Need Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To do this simply press the ÒONÓ or ÒSTARTÓ button of the TV repeatedly while the TV is plugged into the inverter. In general it is best to turn on the TV first and then other devices. For some electronic switch or remote control TVÕs it is best to turn the TV on and then plug it into the on-line inverter. COMPUTERS Many desktop computers are within the power ranges of the Executive and Traveler. However, monitors may have to be powered by an additional inverter separate from the computer. All laptop, and notebook (including color screen) computers are well within the capacity of the inverter. Do not try to operate a laser printer or any device that requires true sinewave, you may damage the laser printer. BATTERY CHARGERS Chargers that plug directly into a wall socket and have a transformer between the wall socket and the charger work very well with inverters. Chargers that do not have a transformer built-in should never be used with inverters. Contact the charger manufacturer if you are unsure about using a modified sinewave inverter with the charger. INSTALLATION This inverter is a quality instrument that will serve you faithfully for many years. To use it, just plug it into any negative grounded cigarette lighter that is fused for 20 amps or more. Then plug your device into the inverter and turn it on. Use a multiple outlet plug to operate two or more appliances at once. To run appliances at a distance from the car, use AC extension cords. DonÕt attempt to extend the cigarette lighter connection. A 13Ó color TV uses about as much energy as one headlight. Your battery could probably deliver that much energy for over six hours, but itÕs better to keep the battery fully charged by running your engine ten to fifteen minutes each hour. Disconnect the inverter whenever youÕre not using it (EXECUTIVE). Even with nothing plugged into it, thereÕs a small power drain, and it can eventually run your battery down. The output is factory set to 115 volts AC, 60 Hertz and is not adjustable. The waveform, a Òmodified sinewaveÓ, has been found satisfactory for running virtually all loads. The output voltage can only be measured accurately with a Òtrue RMSÓ voltmeter. [. . . ] You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service. The return charges will be at CobraÕs expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. For further details concerning procedures for obtaining service, see the ÒIf You Need ServiceÓ section of this OwnerÕs Manual. Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply 1) to any product damaged by accident, improper input voltage or weather related circumstances; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; or 4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U. S. A. [. . . ]