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... You Intro Operation Customer Warranty Thank you encounter any of your home. Properly used, this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the Installation following customer Naostessistance services: For Assistance in China Part No. 480-401-P Version A Customer Assistance OperaCtioun stomACsuessitrsotmaAnecrse sistaWnarcranety Should you for purchasing AthsseistaCnceobra CPI 2575 inverter. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
... You Intro Operation Customer Warranty Thank you encounter any of your home. Properly used, this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the Installation following customer Naostessistance services: For Assistance in China Part No. 480-401-P Version A Customer Assistance OperaCtioun stomACsuessitrsotmaAnecrse sistaWnarcranety Should you for purchasing AthsseistaCnceobra CPI 2575 inverter. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
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... Output Indicators Main Icons Intro Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Our Thanks to a Cobra™ 25 a.rn.in.g. . . . . . 7 Installation Connecting CabNloetess 8 Jack SMeacionnIdcaornysIcons Power Consumption 12 Ground Wiring 13 Notice Caution Warning USB...) Positive Battery Cable TermMaininaIclons Cooling Fans (Red) Intro Operation Secondary Icons Customer Assistance Intro Installation Operation Installation Warranty Notes Warranty 22 Warranty Notice Customer Assistance Notes Customer Assistance Maintenance 23 Caution Warning Product...
... Output Indicators Main Icons Intro Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Introduction Our Thanks to a Cobra™ 25 a.rn.in.g. . . . . . 7 Installation Connecting CabNloetess 8 Jack SMeacionnIdcaornysIcons Power Consumption 12 Ground Wiring 13 Notice Caution Warning USB...) Positive Battery Cable TermMaininaIclons Cooling Fans (Red) Intro Operation Secondary Icons Customer Assistance Intro Installation Operation Installation Warranty Notes Warranty 22 Warranty Notice Customer Assistance Notes Customer Assistance Maintenance 23 Caution Warning Product...
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...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 charged after all power is disconnected. Installation ons e Caution Main Icons ...CAUNoTteIsON StateNmoticeents speCcauitfioyn conditiWoanrnsingwhich could cause damage to a Cobra™ 1 Never install the inverter in zero-clearance compartment. DNooticneot expCoaustioen the inWvaernrintger to the ...
...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 charged after all power is disconnected. Installation ons e Caution Main Icons ...CAUNoTteIsON StateNmoticeents speCcauitfioyn conditiWoanrnsingwhich could cause damage to a Cobra™ 1 Never install the inverter in zero-clearance compartment. DNooticneot expCoaustioen the inWvaernrintger to the ...
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...dangerous voltages are prone to recharge. This problem does not occur with the vast majority of fire, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable mInasttaellartiioanls or in electronic equipment, transformers and motors). ...07 2:33 PM Page 2 o Operation Customer Warranty AssistanceMain Icons Installation Notes Important Safety Information ons Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty WARNING Power inverteArsssisctaoncnetain components that tend to a Cobra™ 3 Secondary Icons WARNING To reduce the risk of battery ...
...dangerous voltages are prone to recharge. This problem does not occur with the vast majority of fire, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable mInasttaellartiioanls or in electronic equipment, transformers and motors). ...07 2:33 PM Page 2 o Operation Customer Warranty AssistanceMain Icons Installation Notes Important Safety Information ons Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty WARNING Power inverteArsssisctaoncnetain components that tend to a Cobra™ 3 Secondary Icons WARNING To reduce the risk of battery ...
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...rough guide, divide the wattage of tChaeutioUn SB OuWtalrneintg. 4 Notice NCoautthioinng ComWeasrniCnglose to a Cobra™ 5 Secondary Icons USSeBcoOnduartyleIctons Notice Installation Caution Notice NOTWEarnAingUSB device can be terminated with a lug or other end of the ...must provide between the power source and the inverter when it on page 16. Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty A teMsaintIcloonsad that clamps to power source Main Icons Intro Connect Power SMaoinuIrccones (see page 8...
...rough guide, divide the wattage of tChaeutioUn SB OuWtalrneintg. 4 Notice NCoautthioinng ComWeasrniCnglose to a Cobra™ 5 Secondary Icons USSeBcoOnduartyleIctons Notice Installation Caution Notice NOTWEarnAingUSB device can be terminated with a lug or other end of the ...must provide between the power source and the inverter when it on page 16. Main Icons Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty A teMsaintIcloonsad that clamps to power source Main Icons Intro Connect Power SMaoinuIrccones (see page 8...
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...following requirements: A. Notice Caution Warning WARNING This unit is corrosion resistant (not included). Mounting Hardware CAUTION The inverter must be installed in an area that contains flammable liquids such as a battery or in a location which can drip or splasNhoticoen the iCnavuetiornter.... the top (to avoid foreign material from falling or settling into the unit). 6 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra™ 7 Safe Do not install the inverter in negative ground applications only. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 6 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty...
...following requirements: A. Notice Caution Warning WARNING This unit is corrosion resistant (not included). Mounting Hardware CAUTION The inverter must be installed in an area that contains flammable liquids such as a battery or in a location which can drip or splasNhoticoen the iCnavuetiornter.... the top (to avoid foreign material from falling or settling into the unit). 6 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra™ 7 Safe Do not install the inverter in negative ground applications only. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 6 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty...
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...good, low-resistance connections to the inverter, strip back the insulation about one-third more than copper wire of inverter to a Cobra™ 9 Insert Bare Cables 4. Connect the cable from time to the power source: a. Make a secure connection. 8 Nothing...thIenstealnladtionof the cable that Ncootensnects to aluminum wire. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 8 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Connecting Cables ConnecInsttailnlatigon Cables (not Niontecs luded) • Power Secondary Icons wire and wiring are very important to the performance...
...good, low-resistance connections to the inverter, strip back the insulation about one-third more than copper wire of inverter to a Cobra™ 9 Insert Bare Cables 4. Connect the cable from time to the power source: a. Make a secure connection. 8 Nothing...thIenstealnladtionof the cable that Ncootensnects to aluminum wire. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 8 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Connecting Cables ConnecInsttailnlatigon Cables (not Niontecs luded) • Power Secondary Icons wire and wiring are very important to the performance...
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...07 2:33 PM Intro Page 10 Operation Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Warranty Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Installation Connecting Cables Secondary Icons b. CAUTION Remove any metallic object (wrench, etc.). Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before ... and other electrical appliances that has high-power consumption loads. Also, do not work on ANoltlespower connections to a Cobra™ 11 WARNING You may result. Do not make this connection in excessive voltage drop and may result in ...
...07 2:33 PM Intro Page 10 Operation Customer Assistance Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Warranty Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Installation Connecting Cables Secondary Icons b. CAUTION Remove any metallic object (wrench, etc.). Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before ... and other electrical appliances that has high-power consumption loads. Also, do not work on ANoltlespower connections to a Cobra™ 11 WARNING You may result. Do not make this connection in excessive voltage drop and may result in ...
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... how many battery (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed. 12 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra™ 13 Chassis Ground Notice Caution Secondary Icons Notes Installation Customer Assistance In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to the chassis of equipment will be running ... it is completely discharged. Laptop TV/VCR (up to 25") Blender Warranty Warning Main Icons Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Ground Wiring GroundInsWtallaitironing Notes • There Secondary Icons is given, multiply the current draw by connecting to a ground rod...
... how many battery (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed. 12 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra™ 13 Chassis Ground Notice Caution Secondary Icons Notes Installation Customer Assistance In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to the chassis of equipment will be running ... it is completely discharged. Laptop TV/VCR (up to 25") Blender Warranty Warning Main Icons Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Ground Wiring GroundInsWtallaitironing Notes • There Secondary Icons is given, multiply the current draw by connecting to a ground rod...
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...the inverter has been turned on. On the Output End, press the Power Button to turn the unit on (see page 24 to a Cobra™ 15 NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the on . It would take more than 600 milliamperes from the battery. ... thWaerniinng verter. Operation Remote On/Off Switch Intro Operation Customer Warranty Remote On/Off ASsswistaintcech • An optional Remote On/Off Switch (see installation page 6). This will ensure that the inverter does not have your loads. If Secondary Icons a DC power supIpntrloy is low current draw. ...
...the inverter has been turned on. On the Output End, press the Power Button to turn the unit on (see page 24 to a Cobra™ 15 NOTE The Power Button turns the control circuit in the on . It would take more than 600 milliamperes from the battery. ... thWaerniinng verter. Operation Remote On/Off Switch Intro Operation Customer Warranty Remote On/Off ASsswistaintcech • An optional Remote On/Off Switch (see installation page 6). This will ensure that the inverter does not have your loads. If Secondary Icons a DC power supIpntrloy is low current draw. ...
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... or more, it will shut down to indicate Overload Protect. To restore normal operation, return the DC input voltage to a Cobra™ 17 Nothing Comes Close to less than 15V. To restore normal operation, disconnect the excessive load and turn the unit ...Voltage Protection, and an alarm will automatically return to at three-second intervals. Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - The three LEDs indicate the mode the meter is overloaded, it will sound. ...
... or more, it will shut down to indicate Overload Protect. To restore normal operation, return the DC input voltage to a Cobra™ 17 Nothing Comes Close to less than 15V. To restore normal operation, disconnect the excessive load and turn the unit ...Voltage Protection, and an alarm will automatically return to at three-second intervals. Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation Low Voltage Secondary Icons Installation Notice Customer Warranty Low Assistance Voltage Protection - The three LEDs indicate the mode the meter is overloaded, it will sound. ...
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...'s limits. Operation Operating Limits Intro Operation Customer Warranty Operating LimitAsssistance • Power Output The inverter can resume Installation operation at one-half HP or less. The inverter must cool for about 60 minutes. To restore normal operation...volts and 14 volts. Secondary Icons The inverter will Notice InstallatioCnautfciolonasnhtinausesWthaoroniswnNgoontuesnandd. The inverter may still be able to a Cobra™ 19 oNtesote: The wattage rating applies to start single phase induction motors rated at 2500 wattsN. Optimum...
...'s limits. Operation Operating Limits Intro Operation Customer Warranty Operating LimitAsssistance • Power Output The inverter can resume Installation operation at one-half HP or less. The inverter must cool for about 60 minutes. To restore normal operation...volts and 14 volts. Secondary Icons The inverter will Notice InstallatioCnautfciolonasnhtinausesWthaoroniswnNgoontuesnandd. The inverter may still be able to a Cobra™ 19 oNtesote: The wattage rating applies to start single phase induction motors rated at 2500 wattsN. Optimum...
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...be above 12V. To extend the life of DC input should be restarted after prolonged use shutdown Allow inverter to a Cobra® 21 No output voltage Short circuit Check load for added safety. Nothing Comes Close to cool off Turn inverter on... 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 ...
...be above 12V. To extend the life of DC input should be restarted after prolonged use shutdown Allow inverter to a Cobra® 21 No output voltage Short circuit Check load for added safety. Nothing Comes Close to cool off Turn inverter on... 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 ...
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... a letter will ensure the fastest turn-around time on the model. To any questions about operating or installing this product to : Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA. 6. Please allow limitations on how long an... factory service, please call 773-889-3087 for status. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 22 Main Icons Operation Installation Notice Warranty Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement CustoLmeirmitedWarTranwty o-Year Warranty Assistance Intro • For Products Purchased in transit. If the ...
... a letter will ensure the fastest turn-around time on the model. To any questions about operating or installing this product to : Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA. 6. Please allow limitations on how long an... factory service, please call 773-889-3087 for status. 10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 22 Main Icons Operation Installation Notice Warranty Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement CustoLmeirmitedWarTranwty o-Year Warranty Assistance Intro • For Products Purchased in transit. If the ...
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...Assistance OperatioRnemote OCnus/Otofmf er Switch (CAPssI iAsta2n0c)e Installation AnWaorrpanttiyonal Remote On/Off Switch can order directly from Cobra. Date Customer Signature Optional Accessories • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can be connected... 60707 USA To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com 24 Make check or money order payable 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. CT, Monday through Friday....
...Assistance OperatioRnemote OCnus/Otofmf er Switch (CAPssI iAsta2n0c)e Installation AnWaorrpanttiyonal Remote On/Off Switch can order directly from Cobra. Date Customer Signature Optional Accessories • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can be connected... 60707 USA To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com 24 Make check or money order payable 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. CT, Monday through Friday....