Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CPI 475 Cobra Electronics
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Customer Assistance A1 Our Thanks to Y ou Our Thanks to Y ou I ntroduction Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 475 inverter . Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.
17 Maintenance • Very 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.
1 I ntroduction Important Safety Information Important Safety Information • Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter , please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and W arning Statements T o make the most of this inverter , it must be installed and used properly .
WARNING Power inverters contain components that can produce arcs or sparks. T o prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition- protected equipment.
5 4 Quick Evaluation Before Installation I ntroduction £ A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter for short term testing at a low power level. T o check your inverter’ s performance before installation: 1. T urn the inverter off (see page 11 for details).
7 6 Connecting Cables Mounting • T o mount your inverter: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. 2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant (not included). The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically .
9 8 WARNING Y ou may obser ve a spark when making the connection because current can flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter . Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes. Explosion or fire may result. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection.
Power Consumption • For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter , you must determine the batter y’ s reserve capacity (how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of.
13 12 Power and Protection Indicators • The power and protection indicators include a green light, a red light and an alarm. Green Light Power on – The green light should remain on steady . Red Light and / or Alarm Current overload – The red light will blink continuously , then the inverter will shutdown.
15 14 T roubleshooting Guide O peration Specifications O peration Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . 400W Surge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800W Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) .
16 Limited T wo-Y ear Warranty • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra power inverter , and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of first consumer purchase.
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