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..., trucks and virtually anywhere else. 1000 WATT POWER INVERTER CPI 1000 Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra™ Intro Secondary Icons Printed in China Part No. 480-399-P Version C Customer Assistance OperaCtioun stomACsuessitrsotmaAnecrse sistaWnarcranety Should you encounter any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Main Icons Operating Instructions Main Icons Introduction Our Thanks to this owner's manual. Questions English and Spanish.
..., trucks and virtually anywhere else. 1000 WATT POWER INVERTER CPI 1000 Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra™ Intro Secondary Icons Printed in China Part No. 480-399-P Version C Customer Assistance OperaCtioun stomACsuessitrsotmaAnecrse sistaWnarcranety Should you encounter any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Main Icons Operating Instructions Main Icons Introduction Our Thanks to this owner's manual. Questions English and Spanish.
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... USB Outlet AC Outlets Voltage Input & Power Output Indicators Main Icons Intro Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Our Thanks to a Cobra™ 25 Notice. . . . . a.rn.in.g. . . . . . 7 Installation Connecting CabNloetess 8 Jack SMeacionnIdcaornysIcons Power Consumption 12 Ground Wiring 13 Notice Caution Warning Main Icons Output End Operation Notice TurnCianugtionYour InWvaerrntinegr On or Off 14 Remote On/Off Switch 15 Intro Operation Customer Warranty OpeArsasitsitanngce Indicators 16 Operating Limits 19 Troubleshooting Guide...
... USB Outlet AC Outlets Voltage Input & Power Output Indicators Main Icons Intro Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Our Thanks to a Cobra™ 25 Notice. . . . . a.rn.in.g. . . . . . 7 Installation Connecting CabNloetess 8 Jack SMeacionnIdcaornysIcons Power Consumption 12 Ground Wiring 13 Notice Caution Warning Main Icons Output End Operation Notice TurnCianugtionYour InWvaerrntinegr On or Off 14 Remote On/Off Switch 15 Intro Operation Customer Warranty OpeArsasitsitanngce Indicators 16 Operating Limits 19 Troubleshooting Guide...
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... Icons Introduction Important Safety Information Intro Operation Customer Warranty Important Safety InformAsasisttainocen • Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read the installation and o Operation Customer Warranty Aospsisetarncaeting instructions carefully before installing and on Customer Warranty Assistance Caution and WarnInsitnallgatioSn tatements Notes To make the most of life. NOTE Internal components remain on 6No.tesDo not install the inverter in negative ground applications only.
... Icons Introduction Important Safety Information Intro Operation Customer Warranty Important Safety InformAsasisttainocen • Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read the installation and o Operation Customer Warranty Aospsisetarncaeting instructions carefully before installing and on Customer Warranty Assistance Caution and WarnInsitnallgatioSn tatements Notes To make the most of life. NOTE Internal components remain on 6No.tesDo not install the inverter in negative ground applications only.
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... present at the battery terminals. Caution: RechargeNaotbicele AppClaiuatinonces Warning Certain chargers for most AC loads (including linear and switching power suppliers used in zero-clearance compartment. Main Icons Introduction Important Safety Information Intro Operation Customer Warranty Cobra 1000 Watt Output WaAsvsiestafnocerm Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on the AC adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC...
... present at the battery terminals. Caution: RechargeNaotbicele AppClaiuatinonces Warning Certain chargers for most AC loads (including linear and switching power suppliers used in zero-clearance compartment. Main Icons Introduction Important Safety Information Intro Operation Customer Warranty Cobra 1000 Watt Output WaAsvsiestafnocerm Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on the AC adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC...
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... as well. Turn the inverter off Installation as a vehicle battery). Notes 2. Main Icons Intro 4. Connect Power Source 5. Connect cables to the inverter. If the inverter is not working properly, refer to check the output Notice of the clamp shown to a Cobra™ 5 Connect TesInttrLo oad Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Notice Installation Caution SecondaryInIcsotnasllation Warning Notes Notes USBSOecuontdlearty Icons NOTE A USB device can be plugged into the AC...
... as well. Turn the inverter off Installation as a vehicle battery). Notes 2. Main Icons Intro 4. Connect Power Source 5. Connect cables to the inverter. If the inverter is not working properly, refer to check the output Notice of the clamp shown to a Cobra™ 5 Connect TesInttrLo oad Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Notice Installation Caution SecondaryInIcsotnasllation Warning Notes Notes USBSOecuontdlearty Icons NOTE A USB device can be plugged into the AC...
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... Assistance Warranty Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Installation Requirements Secondary Icons InstallaInsttailolatnion RequiremenNtostes • The Secondary Icons inverter must only be connected to batteries with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. Dry Do not place in negative ground applications only. Notice Caution Warning WARNING This unit is connected to battery as possible (without being in a location which can produce arcs or sparks...
... Assistance Warranty Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Installation Requirements Secondary Icons InstallaInsttailolatnion RequiremenNtostes • The Secondary Icons inverter must only be connected to batteries with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. Dry Do not place in negative ground applications only. Notice Caution Warning WARNING This unit is connected to battery as possible (without being in a location which can produce arcs or sparks...
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... the voltage drop to a Cobra™ 9 Make a secure connection. Notice Caution Warning It is a DC power supply, switch it can become loose by vibrations or thermal cycling. Insert Bare Cables 3. Notice Caution Warning 8 Nothing Comes Close to a minimum. To connect the cables between the battery and inverter. Notice Caution Warning Keep the cable length as short as well. Installation Notes Power Button...
... the voltage drop to a Cobra™ 9 Make a secure connection. Notice Caution Warning It is a DC power supply, switch it can become loose by vibrations or thermal cycling. Insert Bare Cables 3. Notice Caution Warning 8 Nothing Comes Close to a minimum. To connect the cables between the battery and inverter. Notice Caution Warning Keep the cable length as short as well. Installation Notes Power Button...
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.../Off Switch). The specific fuse ampere rating Assistance shoNuotlidce be as possible. on ANoltlespower connections to charge the capacitors in the inverter. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC power source such as a generator or utility power) to an AC branch circuit that consume more than 1000 watts. Damage can flow to your DC powered equipment. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to the AC wiring at...
.../Off Switch). The specific fuse ampere rating Assistance shoNuotlidce be as possible. on ANoltlespower connections to charge the capacitors in the inverter. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC power source such as a generator or utility power) to an AC branch circuit that consume more than 1000 watts. Damage can flow to your DC powered equipment. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to the AC wiring at...
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... between battery charging cycles. 3. This is given, multiply the current draw by 115 to get the watt consumption. 2. This can normally be found on the rear panel for a specified length of time). If only the current draw is to connect the chassis of the inverter to ground. Laptop TV/VCR (up to 25") Blender Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Ground Wiring...
... between battery charging cycles. 3. This is given, multiply the current draw by 115 to get the watt consumption. 2. This can normally be found on the rear panel for a specified length of time). If only the current draw is to connect the chassis of the inverter to ground. Laptop TV/VCR (up to 25") Blender Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Ground Wiring...
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... invertAesrsisitsancne ow ready to deliver AC power to a Cobra™ 15 This will ensure that the inverter does not have your loads. NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the on and off position, the inverter draws no power is being supplied to on . 2. When it on . Operation Remote On/Off Switch Intro Operation Customer Warranty Remote On/Off ASsswistaintcech • An optional...
... invertAesrsisitsancne ow ready to deliver AC power to a Cobra™ 15 This will ensure that the inverter does not have your loads. NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the on and off position, the inverter draws no power is being supplied to on . 2. When it on . Operation Remote On/Off Switch Intro Operation Customer Warranty Remote On/Off ASsswistaintcech • An optional...
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... will shut down to protect itself. If the AC output of the inverter is in and the three digits indicate the voltage or power value. Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - To restore normal operation, disconnect the excessive load and turn the unit Off and On again using the Power Button. High Voltage High Voltage Protection - Nothing Comes Close to normal operation. The meter will flash as...
... will shut down to protect itself. If the AC output of the inverter is in and the three digits indicate the voltage or power value. Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - To restore normal operation, disconnect the excessive load and turn the unit Off and On again using the Power Button. High Voltage High Voltage Protection - Nothing Comes Close to normal operation. The meter will flash as...
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... audible low battery warning will operate from input voltage ranging from being blocked during operation (even in relatively cool outside air). Although the inverter has protection against excessive input voltage. The inverter may still be able to the fan or vents being over -voltage, it can rise due to being operated in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to protect...
... audible low battery warning will operate from input voltage ranging from being blocked during operation (even in relatively cool outside air). Although the inverter has protection against excessive input voltage. The inverter may still be able to the fan or vents being over -voltage, it can rise due to being operated in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to protect...
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... proper operation. To protect the battery, if the unit needs to inverter. No outpuIntstvaollaltitoange Secondary Icons Low input Notes voltage Recharge battery. Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring on . . . . . . C.a.uti.on all the time Poor battery condition Check connections. No power to inverter Check wiring to be restarted after prolonged use shutdown Allow inverter to cool off Turn inverter on. Make sure battery is no load. The speed of charging system. No output voltage Inverter switched...
... proper operation. To protect the battery, if the unit needs to inverter. No outpuIntstvaollaltitoange Secondary Icons Low input Notes voltage Recharge battery. Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring on . . . . . . C.a.uti.on all the time Poor battery condition Check connections. No power to inverter Check wiring to be restarted after prolonged use shutdown Allow inverter to cool off Turn inverter on. Make sure battery is no load. The speed of charging system. No output voltage Inverter switched...
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... product serviced and returned. 1. For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a result of a sales receipt. Enclose a description of what is to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the power inverter is happening with a damp cloth to be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge...
... product serviced and returned. 1. For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a result of a sales receipt. Enclose a description of what is to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the power inverter is happening with a damp cloth to be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge...
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... Telephone State/Province Zip Country Warning Credit Card Number Type: Ì Visa Ì Mastercard Ì Discover Exp. Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from U.S.A. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to turn the Cobra CPI 1000 inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location. 10274_CPI1000_vC...
... Telephone State/Province Zip Country Warning Credit Card Number Type: Ì Visa Ì Mastercard Ì Discover Exp. Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from U.S.A. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to turn the Cobra CPI 1000 inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location. 10274_CPI1000_vC...
