Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CPI M1500 Cobra Electronics
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A1 English Our Thanks T o Y ou Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CobraMarine ™ CPI M1500 Power Inverter . Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service.
A2 English A3 English Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Controls and Indicators . . . . .
1 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Important Safety Infor mation • Before installing and using your CobraMarine ™ 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 .
Plug In Directly 3 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 2 English WA RNING Power inverters contain components that may 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 4 English Quick Evaluation Before Installation • This section provides you with basic information about the inverter and how to check its performance before installation. Be Sure to Have on Hand: A 12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery).
Mounting Installation 6 English 7 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Installation Requirements • The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements: A. Dr y Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter .
Installation Connecting Cables Installation 9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 3. Connect cables to the Power Input T erminals on right side panel of the inverter . The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Insert the bare ends of the cables into the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the wires safely .
11 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® W ARNING If you are making a permanent AC connection to the inverter , make sure that the AC wiring steps are performed before any DC wiring is done. (DC hook-up energizes internal components, regardless of the position of the On/Off Switch).
13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Ground Wiring • There is a screw on the rear panel for Chassis Ground . This is to connect the chassis of the inverter to ground. The Chassis Ground Screw must be connected to a grounding point, which will vary depending on where the unit is installed.
15 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 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 ® To T est the GFCI Outlet: 1. T urn the inverter On (see page 15 for details). 2. Plug a test lamp into the outlet. 3. On the GFCI Outlet, press the T est Button. The Reset Button should pop out and power to the lamp should turn Off.
Amps Meter and Overload Indicator Amps Meter: The amps meter indicates the current drawn from the battery . It will not indicate the current drawn by other loads also connected to the battery . For long term operation, the amps meter should remain in the green sections of the bar graph.
21 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 20 English Operating Limits • Power Output The inverter can deliver 1500 watts for about 60 minutes. The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can resume operation at 1500 watts. Note: The wattage rating applies to resistive loads.
23 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Limited 1-Y ear Warranty • For Products Purchased In the U.S.A. Cobra ® Electronics Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine ™ Power Inverter , and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase.
25 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 4. Pack power inverter securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material. 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable car.
26 English Accessories and Order Form Customer Assistance Optional Accessories Y ou can find quality Cobra ® products and accessories at your local Cobra ® dealer , or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra ® . Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.
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