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Important Safety Information

Before installing and using your CobraMarine

Power Inverter, please read 

these general precautions and warnings.

Caution and Warning Statements

To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly. 
Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before 
installing and using it. Special attention must be paid to the CAUTION and 
WARNING statements in the manual. 

CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to the 
unit or other equipment. 

WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal 
injury or loss of life.

General Precautions

1. Never install the inverter in a boat’s engine compartment where gas and battery

fumes are present.

2. Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.

3. Do not open the inverter; it contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempting to

service unit could cause electrical shock.

NOTE Internal components remain charged after all power is disconnected.

4. Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, bilge water or spray.

5. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.

6. Do not install the inverter in zero-clearance compartment.

CAUTION This inverter should be used in negative ground applications only.

Important Safety Information

Introduction

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Summary of Contents for CPI M 2200

Page 1: ...duct or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance serv...

Page 2: ...22 Warranty Warranty 23 Customer Assistance Maintenance 24 Product Service 24 Accessories and Order Form 26 Controls Indicators and Product Features Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Featur...

Page 3: ...atements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life General Precautions 1 Never install the inverter in a boat s engine compartment where gas and battery fumes are presen...

Page 4: ...rous voltages are present at the battery terminals This problem does not occur with the vast majority of battery operated equipment Most use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into the...

Page 5: ...be terminated with a lug or other connector that provides a secure low resistance connection For example if the power source is a battery the cable must be terminated with a battery terminal that cla...

Page 6: ...han longer DC wires cables CAUTION To avoid fire do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings Do not install inverter in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result CAUTION The inverter must...

Page 7: ...ssential between the battery and inverter This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load Use only copper wire Aluminum wire has about 1 3 more resistance than copper wire of the sa...

Page 8: ...es and should be performed by a qualified electrician CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC source such as a generator or utility power to the AC wiring at the same time The inverter will...

Page 9: ...r for a specified length of time Example Reserve capacity a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 amperes for 180 minutes before it is completely discharged Example Ampere hour...

Page 10: ...the Remote On Off Switch assembly and cable does not interfere with the driver or a passenger Be sure there is adequate clearance behind the panel before drilling or cutting 2 Cut out the mounting te...

Page 11: ...o turn the inverter On or Off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location Be sure to have your power inverter and Remote On Off Switch properly installed befo...

Page 12: ...r and Protection Indicators The Power and Protection Indicators include along with an audible alarm an over temperature indicator an amps meter a volts meter and an overload indicator Over Temperature...

Page 13: ...ut voltage exceeds 12V 0 3V The inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15 75V 0 75V This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage Although the inverter has protection a...

Page 14: ...rranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or other damages incl...

Page 15: ...to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt At the same time tighten the screws on the DC input terminals Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris Product Service If you have any questions about...

Page 16: ...y products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories Name Address No P O Boxes City...

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