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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.

B. Cool

Ambient air temperature should be between 30°F and 105°F (0°C and 40°C). 
The cooler the better.

C. Ventilate

Allow at least 1 inch (3 cm) of clearance around the inverter for proper airflow. 
Make sure that ventilation openings on the ends of the unit are not obstructed.

D. Safe

Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as a battery or in any
compartment that contains flammable liquids such as gasoline.

E. Close to Battery

Install unit as close to battery as possible (without being in the same compartment)
to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to the battery. It is
better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than 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 only be connected to batteries with a nominal 
output voltage of 12 volts. It will not work with a 6 volt battery, and will be
damaged if it is connected to a 16 volt battery. 

WARNING This unit contains components which can produce arcs or sparks.
To prevent fire or explosion, do not install in compartments containing a 
battery or flammable materials, or in a location which requires ignition
protected equipment.

WARNING This unit is suitable for installation in negative ground applications
only. Do not attempt to install to a positive ground application.

Mounting

To 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.

Installation Requirements

Installation

Mounting Brackets

Mounting Hardware

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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