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... after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the Installation following customer Naostessistance services: For Assistance in China Part No. 480-400-P Version A Customer Assistance OperaCtioun stomACsuessitrsotmaAnecrse sistaWnarcranety Should you encounter any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Operating Instructions Main Icons Introduction Our Thanks to You Intro Operation Customer Warranty Thank you for purchasing AthsseistaCnceobra CPI 1575 inverter. Questions English...
... after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the Installation following customer Naostessistance services: For Assistance in China Part No. 480-400-P Version A Customer Assistance OperaCtioun stomACsuessitrsotmaAnecrse sistaWnarcranety Should you encounter any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com Operating Instructions Main Icons Introduction Our Thanks to You Intro Operation Customer Warranty Thank you for purchasing AthsseistaCnceobra CPI 1575 inverter. Questions English...
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....in.g. . . . . . 7 Installation Connecting CabNloetess 8 Jack SMeacionnIdcaornysIcons Power Consumption 12 Ground Wiring 13 Notice Caution Warning USB Power Remote On/Off 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 20 Specifications 21 Chassis Ground Terminal Negative Battery Cable Terminal (Black) Positive Battery Cable TermMaininaIclons Cooling Fans (Red) Intro Operation Secondary...
....in.g. . . . . . 7 Installation Connecting CabNloetess 8 Jack SMeacionnIdcaornysIcons Power Consumption 12 Ground Wiring 13 Notice Caution Warning USB Power Remote On/Off 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 20 Specifications 21 Chassis Ground Terminal Negative Battery Cable Terminal (Black) Positive Battery Cable TermMaininaIclons Cooling Fans (Red) Intro Operation Secondary...
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... warnings. serviceable parts. Assistance 4. e Caution Warning Nothing Comes Close to rain, snow, bilge water or spray. 5. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:37 AM Page 1 Main 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 6No.tesDo not install the inverter in...
... warnings. serviceable parts. Assistance 4. e Caution Warning Nothing Comes Close to rain, snow, bilge water or spray. 5. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:37 AM Page 1 Main 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 6No.tesDo not install the inverter in...
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... battery-operated appliances such as "square wave" or "modified sine waveIn.s"tallIattioins a stepped waveNfootersm designed to have characteristics similar to the Cobra 1500 watt inverter. This problem does not occur with the vast majority of this problem: Plug In Directly 1. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:37 AM Page 2 o Operation Customer Warranty AssistanceMain Icons Installation Notes Important Safety Information ons Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty WARNING Power...
... battery-operated appliances such as "square wave" or "modified sine waveIn.s"tallIattioins a stepped waveNfootersm designed to have characteristics similar to the Cobra 1500 watt inverter. This problem does not occur with the vast majority of this problem: Plug In Directly 1. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:37 AM Page 2 o Operation Customer Warranty AssistanceMain Icons Installation Notes Important Safety Information ons Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty WARNING Power...
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... the AC receptacle on page 16. If the power source is a DC power supply, Intro switch it is recommended. Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty A teMsaintIcloonsad that clamps to a Cobra™ 5 Turn the inverter on first. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:38 AM Page 4 Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty Quick Evaluation BeforeAssiIstnanscetallation • This section provides you...
... the AC receptacle on page 16. If the power source is a DC power supply, Intro switch it is recommended. Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty A teMsaintIcloonsad that clamps to a Cobra™ 5 Turn the inverter on first. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:38 AM Page 4 Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty Quick Evaluation BeforeAssiIstnanscetallation • This section provides you...
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... wires (cables). Cool Ambient air temperature should be at least one inch (three cm) of cable required to connect the inverter to on a flat surface with a 6 volt battery, and will not work with the mounting bCrPaI c1k5e7t5against the mounting surface. CAUTION To avoid fire, do not install in compartments containing a battery or flammable materials, or in negative ground applications only. If mounted...
... wires (cables). Cool Ambient air temperature should be at least one inch (three cm) of cable required to connect the inverter to on a flat surface with a 6 volt battery, and will not work with the mounting bCrPaI c1k5e7t5against the mounting surface. CAUTION To avoid fire, do not install in compartments containing a battery or flammable materials, or in negative ground applications only. If mounted...
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... the voltage drop to a Cobra™ 9 Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on the inverter to Operation Customer Assistance the off as the minimum size for connections between the inverter and the battery: 1. They can deliver the maximum amount of the cable to fit the terminals. We recommend #4 AWG copper cable (90°C insulation rating) as well. Power Button Secondary Icons Installation...
... the voltage drop to a Cobra™ 9 Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on the inverter to Operation Customer Assistance the off as the minimum size for connections between the inverter and the battery: 1. They can deliver the maximum amount of the cable to fit the terminals. We recommend #4 AWG copper cable (90°C insulation rating) as well. Power Button Secondary Icons Installation...
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... and Negative to AC voltage from thNeotPesositive (Red) MTaeinrIcmonsinal of the On/Off Switch). Damage can flow to charge the capacitors in an electric shock. The specific fuse ampere rating Assistance shoNuotlidce be sizeCdauttioon allow oWpareninrgation of all your Cobra inverter must meet local and national wiring codes, and should be damaged if its output is connected to the Positive Terminal...
... and Negative to AC voltage from thNeotPesositive (Red) MTaeinrIcmonsinal of the On/Off Switch). Damage can flow to charge the capacitors in an electric shock. The specific fuse ampere rating Assistance shoNuotlidce be sizeCdauttioon allow oWpareninrgation of all your Cobra inverter must meet local and national wiring codes, and should be damaged if its output is connected to the Positive Terminal...
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... consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running between battery charging cycles. 3. In a boat: Connect to a ground rod (a metal rod pounded into the earth) or other proper service entrance ground. Chassis Ground Notice Caution Secondary Icons Notes Installation Customer Assistance In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to get the watt consumption. 2. This can deliver for Chassis Ground. Power x Operating Time = Watt-Hours. Laptop...
... consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running between battery charging cycles. 3. In a boat: Connect to a ground rod (a metal rod pounded into the earth) or other proper service entrance ground. Chassis Ground Notice Caution Secondary Icons Notes Installation Customer Assistance In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to get the watt consumption. 2. This can deliver for Chassis Ground. Power x Operating Time = Watt-Hours. Laptop...
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NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the off position, the inverter draws no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than a week to discharge a 100 amperehour battery at once. This is installed in the on . Assistance 2. When the button is beOpienragtionused Causstomthere powWaerrranty source, switch it 's in an out of the battery. It would take more than 600 milliamperes...
NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the off position, the inverter draws no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than a week to discharge a 100 amperehour battery at once. This is installed in the on . Assistance 2. When the button is beOpienragtionused Causstomthere powWaerrranty source, switch it 's in an out of the battery. It would take more than 600 milliamperes...
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... Icons Output Watts Notice Over Current Short Circuit 16 CautPionower onWa-rninTghe Voltage Input and Power Output indicators automatically toggle between input and output values at three-second intervals. To restore normal operation, disconnect the short circuit and turn the unit Off and On again using the Power Button. Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - The inverter will flash as shown...
... Icons Output Watts Notice Over Current Short Circuit 16 CautPionower onWa-rninTghe Voltage Input and Power Output indicators automatically toggle between input and output values at three-second intervals. To restore normal operation, disconnect the short circuit and turn the unit Off and On again using the Power Button. Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - The inverter will flash as shown...
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...;C (104ºF), the inverter will shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15.5V +/- 0.5V. Operation Operating Limits Intro Operation Customer Warranty Operating LimitAsssistance • Power Output The inverter can deliver 1500 watts for 15 minutes before it can rise due to being operated in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to indicate Over TemperaNtouterse Protect, and the unit Secondary...
...;C (104ºF), the inverter will shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15.5V +/- 0.5V. Operation Operating Limits Intro Operation Customer Warranty Operating LimitAsssistance • Power Output The inverter can deliver 1500 watts for 15 minutes before it can rise due to being operated in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to indicate Over TemperaNtouterse Protect, and the unit Secondary...
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.... Make sure ventilation openings in the inverter are not obstructed. No output voltage Inverter switched off . Modified sine wave Output frequency 58HZ - 62HZ Output voltage 109V - 120V USB outpuNtot.ice. . . . . . The speed of charging system. No output voltage, High input "Protect" indicator voltage lighted Make sure the inverter is fully charged. 20 Operation Specifications Intro Operation Customer Warranty Specifications Assistance • Continuous output power (1 hour 1500W Surge rating (0.1 second 3000W Peak efficiency (12V...
.... Make sure ventilation openings in the inverter are not obstructed. No output voltage Inverter switched off . Modified sine wave Output frequency 58HZ - 62HZ Output voltage 109V - 120V USB outpuNtot.ice. . . . . . The speed of charging system. No output voltage, High input "Protect" indicator voltage lighted Make sure the inverter is fully charged. 20 Operation Specifications Intro Operation Customer Warranty Specifications Assistance • Continuous output power (1 hour 1500W Surge rating (0.1 second 3000W Peak efficiency (12V...
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...typed or clearly printed name and address of where the power inverter is a trademark of merchantability and fitness for assistance. 22 Nothing Comes Close to the Cobra factory. If possible, use or cost of this product to have any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts... number has been altered, defaced, or removed. 4. If the owner of a sales receipt. At the same time, tighten the screws on page A1. Notice Caution Warning If your power inverter, it cannot be asked to prevent accumulation of unauthorized alterations or repairs....
...typed or clearly printed name and address of where the power inverter is a trademark of merchantability and fitness for assistance. 22 Nothing Comes Close to the Cobra factory. If possible, use or cost of this product to have any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts... number has been altered, defaced, or removed. 4. If the owner of a sales receipt. At the same time, tighten the screws on page A1. Notice Caution Warning If your power inverter, it cannot be asked to prevent accumulation of unauthorized alterations or repairs....
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...directly from Cobra. Boxes) City Notice Caution Telephone State/Province Zip Country Warning Credit Card Number Type: Ì Visa Ì Mastercard Ì Discover Exp. Make check or money order payable to 6:00 p.m. Notes Name Address (No... P.O. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:38 AM Page 24 n Icons Intro ondary Icons Accessories and Order Form Customer Assistance OperatioRnemote OCnus/Otofmf er Switch (CAPssI iAsta2n0c)e Installation AnWaorrpanttiyonal Remote On/Off Switch can be connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the Cobra CPI 1575 inverter...
...directly from Cobra. Boxes) City Notice Caution Telephone State/Province Zip Country Warning Credit Card Number Type: Ì Visa Ì Mastercard Ì Discover Exp. Make check or money order payable to 6:00 p.m. Notes Name Address (No... P.O. 10275_CPI1575_PH3 8/14/07 8:38 AM Page 24 n Icons Intro ondary Icons Accessories and Order Form Customer Assistance OperatioRnemote OCnus/Otofmf er Switch (CAPssI iAsta2n0c)e Installation AnWaorrpanttiyonal Remote On/Off Switch can be connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the Cobra CPI 1575 inverter...