Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CPI-2500 Cobra
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A1 English Our Thanks T o Y ou Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Cobra ® CPI 2500 inverter . Properly used, this Cobra ® pr oduct will give you many years of reliable service.
Features • Three AC Receptacles • Current Meter • Remote On / Off Capable • Automatic Thermal Protection/Shutdown • Reverse Polarity Protection • Low Batter y Alarm • Low Batter y Shutdo.
1 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Introduction Important Safety Information Impor tant Safety Information • Before installing and using your Cobra ® Power Inverter , please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and W arning Statements To make the most of this inverter , it must be installed and used properly .
3 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 2 English Important Safety Information Introduction WA RNING Power inverters contain components that tend to produce arcs or sparks.
5 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 4 English Quick Evaluation Befor e Installation Introduction Quick Evaluation Befor e Installation Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation • This section provides you with basic information about the inverter and how to check its performance before installation.
7 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 6 English Mounting Installation Requirements • The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements: A. Dry Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter .
9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 8 English Connecting Cables (not included) • Power wire and wiring are very important to the per formance of the inverter . Because the inverter has a low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is essential between the battery and inverter .
11 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 10 English Y ou might obser ve a spark when you make this connection, since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter . All power connections to your Cobra ® inverter must be Positive T o Positive and Negative T o Negative .
13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 12 English Power Consumption • For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter , you must determine the batter y’ s reser ve capacity (how.
15 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 14 English Tu r ning Y our Inver ter On or Off • Be sure to have your power inverter properly installed before attempting to turn the unit On (see “Installation” page 6). To T urn the Power Inverter On: 1. If a DC power supply is being used as the power source, switch it On.
17 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 16 English Power & Pr otection Indicators Operation Operating Limits Operation Power and Protection Indicators • The Power and Protection Indicators include a green light, a red light, an alarm and a current meter .
19 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Speci fications Operation Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . 2500w Surge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000w Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . .
21 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Maintenance • Ve ry little maintenance is required to keep the inverter operating properly . The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals.
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