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...: www.cobra.com 800 WATT POWER INVERTER CPI 880 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-524-P Version B Introduction Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 880 inverter. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: For Assistance in the U.S.A. Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. Operating Instructions The Cobra line of...
...: www.cobra.com 800 WATT POWER INVERTER CPI 880 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® Printed in China Part No. 480-524-P Version B Introduction Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 880 inverter. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: For Assistance in the U.S.A. Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. Operating Instructions The Cobra line of...
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... AC Outlets Protection & Power Indicators USB Outlet On/Off Power Switch Cooling Fan Positive Battery Cable Terminal (Red) Negative Battery Cable Terminal (Black) Introduction Contents Introduction Our Thanks to You A1 Customer Assistance A1 Product Features A2 Important Safety Information 1 Quick Evaluation Before Installation 3 Installation Installation Requirements 5 Mounting 6 Connecting Cables 7 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...
... AC Outlets Protection & Power Indicators USB Outlet On/Off Power Switch Cooling Fan Positive Battery Cable Terminal (Red) Negative Battery Cable Terminal (Black) Introduction Contents Introduction Our Thanks to You A1 Customer Assistance A1 Product Features A2 Important Safety Information 1 Quick Evaluation Before Installation 3 Installation Installation Requirements 5 Mounting 6 Connecting Cables 7 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...
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... not install the inverter in a boat's engine compartment where gas and battery fumes are present. 2. Nothing Comes Close to rain, snow, bilge water or spray. 5. Please read these general precautions and warnings. NOTE Internal components remain charged after all power is disconnected. 4. Special attention must be used properly. Do not expose the inverter to a Cobra® 1 Do not operate the inverter if...
... not install the inverter in a boat's engine compartment where gas and battery fumes are present. 2. Nothing Comes Close to rain, snow, bilge water or spray. 5. Please read these general precautions and warnings. NOTE Internal components remain charged after all power is disconnected. 4. Special attention must be used properly. Do not expose the inverter to a Cobra® 1 Do not operate the inverter if...
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...-clearance compartment. Cable Only use a separate charger or transformer that is suitable for small nickel cadmium batteries can be able to supply enough current to as a vehicle battery). Two particular types of battery operated equipment. Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Cobra 800 Watt Output Waveform Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on Hand: A 12 volt DC power source (such as "square...
...-clearance compartment. Cable Only use a separate charger or transformer that is suitable for small nickel cadmium batteries can be able to supply enough current to as a vehicle battery). Two particular types of battery operated equipment. Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Cobra 800 Watt Output Waveform Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on Hand: A 12 volt DC power source (such as "square...
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... components which requires ignition protected equipment. CAUTION The inverter must be connected to power input terminals (see page 11 for details). 3. Connect Terminals 2. The cooler the better. Connect cables to batteries with a 6 volt battery, and will not work with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. Connect Power Source 5. Turn the inverter on first. 6. Cool Ambient air temperature should supply power to a 16 volt battery. Overheating may result. To...
... components which requires ignition protected equipment. CAUTION The inverter must be connected to power input terminals (see page 11 for details). 3. Connect Terminals 2. The cooler the better. Connect cables to batteries with a 6 volt battery, and will not work with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. Connect Power Source 5. Turn the inverter on first. 6. Cool Ambient air temperature should supply power to a 16 volt battery. Overheating may result. To...
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... the battery: 1. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is negative (-). To connect the cables between the battery and inverter. If the power source is corrosion resistant (not included). Installation Mounting Mounting • To mount your power inverter. Mount to Off The inverter can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the performance of the inverter. On/Off Switch to secure surface using mounting hardware that is a DC power supply, switch...
... the battery: 1. Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is negative (-). To connect the cables between the battery and inverter. If the power source is corrosion resistant (not included). Installation Mounting Mounting • To mount your power inverter. Mount to Off The inverter can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the performance of the inverter. On/Off Switch to secure surface using mounting hardware that is a DC power supply, switch...
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... connect the inverter to a Cobra® 9 WARNING You may permanently damage the unit. All power connections to your Cobra inverter must be damaged if its output is connected to negative) will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and other electrical appliances that has high-power consumption loads. Connect Power Source CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC power source such as a generator or utility power) to short circuit the battery...
... connect the inverter to a Cobra® 9 WARNING You may permanently damage the unit. All power connections to your Cobra inverter must be damaged if its output is connected to negative) will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and other electrical appliances that has high-power consumption loads. Connect Power Source CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC power source such as a generator or utility power) to short circuit the battery...
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.... in the off : 1. To determine the battery ampere-hour capacity you must determine the battery's reserve capacity (how long the battery can deliver 5 amperes for a specified length of equipment consumes. Power x Operating Time = Watt-Hours. NOTE The On/Off Switch turns the control circuit in the on position, but no current from the inverter. When it is low current draw. It would take more...
.... in the off : 1. To determine the battery ampere-hour capacity you must determine the battery's reserve capacity (how long the battery can deliver 5 amperes for a specified length of equipment consumes. Power x Operating Time = Watt-Hours. NOTE The On/Off Switch turns the control circuit in the on position, but no current from the inverter. When it is low current draw. It would take more...
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... require very high surge currents to restart the load. Input Voltage The inverter will occur when the voltage is normal at start single phase induction motors rated at 800 watts. Operation Operating Limits Operating Limits • Power Output The inverter can resume operation at one-half HP or less. The inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 10.5V+/-0.3V, an audible low battery warning will...
... require very high surge currents to restart the load. Input Voltage The inverter will occur when the voltage is normal at start single phase induction motors rated at 800 watts. Operation Operating Limits Operating Limits • Power Output The inverter can resume operation at one-half HP or less. The inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 10.5V+/-0.3V, an audible low battery warning will...
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... life of the fan increases as the load increases. Operation Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Low output voltage Overload No output voltage Low input voltage No output voltage Thermal after low voltage protection, the voltage of charging system. Allow inverter to inverter Reverse DC polarity Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring on . Check load for added safety. Operation Specifications Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour 800W Surge rating (0.1 second 1600W Peak efficiency (12V - 1⁄2 load 88...
... life of the fan increases as the load increases. Operation Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Low output voltage Overload No output voltage Low input voltage No output voltage Thermal after low voltage protection, the voltage of charging system. Allow inverter to inverter Reverse DC polarity Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring on . Check load for added safety. Operation Specifications Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour 800W Surge rating (0.1 second 1600W Peak efficiency (12V - 1⁄2 load 88...
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... warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a duplicated copy of first consumer purchase. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. including, without charge, repair or replace, at its Cobra power inverter...
... warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a duplicated copy of first consumer purchase. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra's expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. including, without charge, repair or replace, at its Cobra power inverter...
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... Indicator Lamp Indicator Lamp Speaker 2 z 8 Ohms Ceramic Filter Power Cord for DC Power Cord for AC Knob for Channel Switch Knob for Volume, Squelch, SWR and Delta Tune Knob for Clock Time Knob for Clock Time Set Channel Indicator 772-002-9-001 773-039-9-001 773-039-9-... 9X zlIJN 99FLI Iu4sA1D 9X zHIAI le1sA-0 1X zHIAI 990.LT IulsAID EX zHIAI I .dIZOS3G 1041WAS DIEVW3HDS COBRA 880 PARTS LIST 530-880-0-000 SCHEMATIC SYMBOL DESCRIPTION DYNASCAN PART NO. RESISTORS, CONTROLS AND THERMISTORS R110 R53 R19 R81 R139 R56 R43 R84 R96 R54 Semi-Fixed 1K Ohms Semi-Fixed 20K Ohms...
... Indicator Lamp Indicator Lamp Speaker 2 z 8 Ohms Ceramic Filter Power Cord for DC Power Cord for AC Knob for Channel Switch Knob for Volume, Squelch, SWR and Delta Tune Knob for Clock Time Knob for Clock Time Set Channel Indicator 772-002-9-001 773-039-9-001 773-039-9-... 9X zlIJN 99FLI Iu4sA1D 9X zHIAI le1sA-0 1X zHIAI 990.LT IulsAID EX zHIAI I .dIZOS3G 1041WAS DIEVW3HDS COBRA 880 PARTS LIST 530-880-0-000 SCHEMATIC SYMBOL DESCRIPTION DYNASCAN PART NO. RESISTORS, CONTROLS AND THERMISTORS R110 R53 R19 R81 R139 R56 R43 R84 R96 R54 Semi-Fixed 1K Ohms Semi-Fixed 20K Ohms...