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... to this owner's manual. How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works The Cobra power inInvsetarlltaetiorn is an electronic pNortoesduct that has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct CurreSnecto)ndparoy wIcoensr from your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to use many of your hNooticueseholdCaauptiponliancesWaanrndingelectronic products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and virtually anywhere else. 2500 WATT POWER INVERTER CPI 2575 Nothing Comes...
... to this owner's manual. How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works The Cobra power inInvsetarlltaetiorn is an electronic pNortoesduct that has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct CurreSnecto)ndparoy wIcoensr from your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to use many of your hNooticueseholdCaauptiponliancesWaanrndingelectronic products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and virtually anywhere else. 2500 WATT POWER INVERTER CPI 2575 Nothing Comes...
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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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... 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 uNosteisng it. Please read these general precautions and warnings. Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in the manual. Installation ons e Caution Main Icons CAUNoTteIsON...
... 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 uNosteisng it. Please read these general precautions and warnings. Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in the manual. Installation ons e Caution Main Icons CAUNoTteIsON...
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... particular types of fire, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable mInasttaellartiioanls or in electronic equipment, transformers and motors). Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in locationsNtohteas t require ignition-protected equipment. If the label on "square wave" or "modified sine wave." Main Icons Introduction Important Safety Information Intro Operation Customer Warranty Cobra 2500 Watt Output WaAsvsiestafnocerm...
... particular types of fire, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable mInasttaellartiioanls or in electronic equipment, transformers and motors). Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in locationsNtohteas t require ignition-protected equipment. If the label on "square wave" or "modified sine wave." Main Icons Introduction Important Safety Information Intro Operation Customer Warranty Cobra 2500 Watt Output WaAsvsiestafnocerm...
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... the inverter is a DC power supply, switch it on . 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 4 Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty Quick Evaluation BeforeAssiIstnanscetallation • This section provides you with basic information about the inverter and how to check its insulation stripped off for about one-half inch (one and one -half meters). Installation Operation Customer Notes Warranty Main Power IBcoSunestctoonndary...
... the inverter is a DC power supply, switch it on . 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 4 Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty Quick Evaluation BeforeAssiIstnanscetallation • This section provides you with basic information about the inverter and how to check its insulation stripped off for about one-half inch (one and one -half meters). Installation Operation Customer Notes Warranty Main Power IBcoSunestctoonndary...
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... a positive ground application. It will not work with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. Cool Ambient air temperature should be installed in an area that ventilation openings on Notesthe battery. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 6 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Installation Requirements Secondary Icons InstallaInsttailolatnion RequiremenNtostes • The Secondary Icons inverter must only be mounted horizontally or...
... a positive ground application. It will not work with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. Cool Ambient air temperature should be installed in an area that ventilation openings on Notesthe battery. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 6 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Installation Requirements Secondary Icons InstallaInsttailolatnion RequiremenNtostes • The Secondary Icons inverter must only be mounted horizontally or...
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... Caution Warning Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Connecting Cables 2. Strip the Insulation Notice Caution Warning 3. Insert the bare ends of the cable to fit the terminals. Insert Bare Cables 4. If the power source is essential between the battery and inverter. Connect the cable from time to time. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is a DC power supply, switch it can become...
... Caution Warning Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Connecting Cables 2. Strip the Insulation Notice Caution Warning 3. Insert the bare ends of the cable to fit the terminals. Insert Bare Cables 4. If the power source is essential between the battery and inverter. Connect the cable from time to time. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is a DC power supply, switch it can become...
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... 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 2500 watts. It will blow internal fuses in the Secondary Icons battery's positive cable to protect against DC Caution Warning wiring short circuits (external to short circuit the battery with any metallic object (wrench, etc.). Also, do not work on AC connections...
... 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 2500 watts. It will blow internal fuses in the Secondary Icons battery's positive cable to protect against DC Caution Warning wiring short circuits (external to short circuit the battery with any metallic object (wrench, etc.). Also, do not work on AC connections...
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... of energy consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running between battery charging cycles. 3. Calculate the total watt-hours of the vehicle. Chassis Ground Notice Caution Secondary Icons Notes Installation Customer Assistance In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to get the watt consumption. 2. If only the current draw is completely discharged. UCasuteiona #8 AWWaGrnincgopper wire (preferably with green...
... of energy consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running between battery charging cycles. 3. Calculate the total watt-hours of the vehicle. Chassis Ground Notice Caution Secondary Icons Notes Installation Customer Assistance In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to get the watt consumption. 2. If only the current draw is completely discharged. UCasuteiona #8 AWWaGrnincgopper wire (preferably with green...
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... ready to deliver AC power to your power inverter properly installed before attempting to turn the unit on (see page 24 to order accessories) can be operated by the inverter, turn thInestaplloatwioner inverter on . NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the inverter on position, but no current from the battery. If Secondary Icons a DC power supIpntrloy is beOpienragtionused Causstomthere powWaerrranty source, switch it 's in the...
... ready to deliver AC power to your power inverter properly installed before attempting to turn the unit on (see page 24 to order accessories) can be operated by the inverter, turn thInestaplloatwioner inverter on . NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the inverter on position, but no current from the battery. If Secondary Icons a DC power supIpntrloy is beOpienragtionused Causstomthere powWaerrranty source, switch it 's in the...
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... On again using the Power Button. The inverter will automatically return to less than 15V. To restore normal operation, return the DC input voltage to normal operation. Short Circuit Protection - Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - If the input voltage drops to 10.0V or less, the inverter will shut down to protect itself , the meter will flash as shown to indicate Over Voltage Protection, and...
... On again using the Power Button. The inverter will automatically return to less than 15V. To restore normal operation, return the DC input voltage to normal operation. Short Circuit Protection - Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - If the input voltage drops to 10.0V or less, the inverter will shut down to protect itself , the meter will flash as shown to indicate Over Voltage Protection, and...
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... threshold, the meter will flash as shown, an Installation alarm will shut down to normal operation after it can resume Installation operation at one-half HP or less. This protects the battery from 10 volts to start somNoeticeof thesCeaumtioon tors evWeanrnintghough their rated current draw is between 12 volts and 14 volts. Although the inverter has protection against excessive input voltage. The inverter may still...
... threshold, the meter will flash as shown, an Installation alarm will shut down to normal operation after it can resume Installation operation at one-half HP or less. This protects the battery from 10 volts to start somNoeticeof thesCeaumtioon tors evWeanrnintghough their rated current draw is between 12 volts and 14 volts. Although the inverter has protection against excessive input voltage. The inverter may still...
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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 2500W Surge rating (0.1 second 5000W Peak efficiency (12V - 1⁄2 load 88% Installation Efficiency (full load, 12V) . . . . .N.ot.es. . . . . . . . . . . . > 83% No load Secondary Icons current draw 0.6A (12.6V) Output waveform (resistive load) . . . Check regulation of DC input...
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 2500W Surge rating (0.1 second 5000W Peak efficiency (12V - 1⁄2 load 88% Installation Efficiency (full load, 12V) . . . . .N.ot.es. . . . . . . . . . . . > 83% No load Secondary Icons current draw 0.6A (12.6V) Output waveform (resistive load) . . . Check regulation of DC input...
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... input terminals. Notice Caution Warning If your repair. If you . Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. If the power inverter is utilizedSecondary Icons within the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that the product is in workmanship and materials for warranty service, but the return charges will be returned. 4. Cobra shall not be returned. 2. Maintenance and...
... input terminals. Notice Caution Warning If your repair. If you . Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. If the power inverter is utilizedSecondary Icons within the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that the product is in workmanship and materials for warranty service, but the return charges will be returned. 4. Cobra shall not be returned. 2. Maintenance and...
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... to turn the Cobra CPI 2575 inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location. Notes Name Address (No P.O. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to 6:00 p.m. to fax number 773-622-2269. Boxes) City Notice Caution Telephone State/Province Zip Country Warning Credit Card Number Type: Ì...
... to turn the Cobra CPI 2575 inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location. Notes Name Address (No P.O. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to 6:00 p.m. to fax number 773-622-2269. Boxes) City Notice Caution Telephone State/Province Zip Country Warning Credit Card Number Type: Ì...
