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... assistance services: For Assistance in China Part No. 480-523-P Version A Introduction Our Thanks to You Thank you to use many of your home. Operating Instructions The Cobra line of quality products includes: CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear® Accessories CobraMarine® VHF Radios CobraMarine® Chartplotters Power Inverters Accessories...
... assistance services: For Assistance in China Part No. 480-523-P Version A Introduction Our Thanks to You Thank you to use many of your home. Operating Instructions The Cobra line of quality products includes: CB Radios microTALK® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert® Traffic Warning Systems Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear® Accessories CobraMarine® VHF Radios CobraMarine® Chartplotters Power Inverters Accessories...
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... Installation 3 Installation Installation Requirements 5 Mounting 6 Connecting Cables 6 Power Consumption 10 Operation Turning Your Inverter On or Off 11 Power and Protection Indicators 12 Operating Limits 13 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Specifications 15 Warranty Warranty 16 Customer Assistance Maintenance 17 Product Service 17 A2 A3 Maintenance and Product Service Customer Assistance Maintenance • Very little maintenance is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If your new Cobra...
... Installation 3 Installation Installation Requirements 5 Mounting 6 Connecting Cables 6 Power Consumption 10 Operation Turning Your Inverter On or Off 11 Power and Protection Indicators 12 Operating Limits 13 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Specifications 15 Warranty Warranty 16 Customer Assistance Maintenance 17 Product Service 17 A2 A3 Maintenance and Product Service Customer Assistance Maintenance • Very little maintenance is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If your new Cobra...
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... 1. Introduction Important Safety Information Important Safety Information • Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it has been dropped or damaged in negative ground applications only. Never install the inverter in the manual. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings. 6. CAUTION This inverter should be paid to the unit or other equipment. Please...
... 1. Introduction Important Safety Information Important Safety Information • Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it has been dropped or damaged in negative ground applications only. Never install the inverter in the manual. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings. 6. CAUTION This inverter should be paid to the unit or other equipment. Please...
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... the battery terminals. Only use a separate charger or transformer that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter will have on this problem: Plug In Directly 1. Warning: Wash Hands After Handling Power Cord The power cord on hand: A 12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery). Be sure to have no problem powering the adapter safely. 2 Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Cobra 400 Watt...
... the battery terminals. Only use a separate charger or transformer that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter will have on this problem: Plug In Directly 1. Warning: Wash Hands After Handling Power Cord The power cord on hand: A 12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery). Be sure to have no problem powering the adapter safely. 2 Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Cobra 400 Watt...
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.... Installation Installation Requirements Installation Requirements • The inverter must only be connected to the load. Cool Ambient air temperature should supply power to batteries with a 6 volt battery, and will not work with a nominal output voltage of the unit are secure. 5. It will be installed in an area that ventilation openings on the inverter for details). 3. To check your inverter's performance before installation: On/Off Switch to a Cobra® 5 Turn...
.... Installation Installation Requirements Installation Requirements • The inverter must only be connected to the load. Cool Ambient air temperature should supply power to batteries with a 6 volt battery, and will not work with a nominal output voltage of the unit are secure. 5. It will be installed in an area that ventilation openings on the inverter for details). 3. To check your inverter's performance before installation: On/Off Switch to a Cobra® 5 Turn...
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....). Mounting Hardware 3. Connect cable to clamp the cables safely. Connect Power Source The inverter can deliver the maximum amount of the cables onto the terminals and tighten the screws to your power inverter. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is a DC power supply, switch it can be used at levels above 150 watts for extended periods of time, a direct connection to the battery is...
....). Mounting Hardware 3. Connect cable to clamp the cables safely. Connect Power Source The inverter can deliver the maximum amount of the cables onto the terminals and tighten the screws to your power inverter. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is a DC power supply, switch it can be used at levels above 150 watts for extended periods of time, a direct connection to the battery is...
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... Do not connect the inverter to a Cobra® 9 CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive to AC voltage from the inverter. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. 3. Make a secure connection. Make a secure connection. It will blow external fuse in the inverter. WARNING 115 volt AC power is switched off ) unless the DC power source is connected to negative) will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and...
... Do not connect the inverter to a Cobra® 9 CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive to AC voltage from the inverter. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. 3. Make a secure connection. Make a secure connection. It will blow external fuse in the inverter. WARNING 115 volt AC power is switched off ) unless the DC power source is connected to negative) will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and...
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... capacity of energy consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running between battery charging cycles. 3. Determine how many power supply's (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed. 10 Operation Power On and Off Turning Your Inverter On or Off • Be sure to have to discharge a 100 amperehour battery at once. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch...
... capacity of energy consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running between battery charging cycles. 3. Determine how many power supply's (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed. 10 Operation Power On and Off Turning Your Inverter On or Off • Be sure to have to discharge a 100 amperehour battery at once. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch...
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... its power rating. Note: The wattage rating applies to start . Operation Power and Protection Indicators Power and Protection Indicators • The power and protection indicators include a green light, a red light and an alarm. The inverter will sound. DC input voltage overload - Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to restart the load. Optimum performance will occur when the voltage is getting low...
... its power rating. Note: The wattage rating applies to start . Operation Power and Protection Indicators Power and Protection Indicators • The power and protection indicators include a green light, a red light and an alarm. The inverter will sound. DC input voltage overload - Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to restart the load. Optimum performance will occur when the voltage is getting low...
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... connections and cable. Operation Specifications Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour 400W Surge rating (0.1 second 800W Peak efficiency (12V - 1⁄2 load 88% Efficiency (full load, 12V 83% No load current draw 0.5A (12.6V) Output waveform (resistive load) . . . Allow inverter to inverter Blown fuse Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring on all the time Poor battery condition • Solution Reduce the load. Check connections. Operation Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Problem...
... connections and cable. Operation Specifications Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour 400W Surge rating (0.1 second 800W Peak efficiency (12V - 1⁄2 load 88% Efficiency (full load, 12V 83% No load current draw 0.5A (12.6V) Output waveform (resistive load) . . . Allow inverter to inverter Blown fuse Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring on all the time Poor battery condition • Solution Reduce the load. Check connections. Operation Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Problem...
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... by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its option, defective power inverters, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by accident. 2. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is repaired or replaced under warranty. If the owner of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. 16 Warranty Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Limited Two-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased in duration to the length...
... by the first consumer purchaser, provided that its option, defective power inverters, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by accident. 2. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is repaired or replaced under warranty. If the owner of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. 16 Warranty Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement Limited Two-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased in duration to the length...