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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. Be sure
vents and fans are free of dust or debris.

Product Service

If you have any questions about operating or installing your new
Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…

Please call Cobra first!
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!

See customer assistance on page A1

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If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra
first before sending your power inverter. This will ensure the
fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to
send your power inverter to the Cobra factory.

It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product
serviced and returned.

1.

For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,
such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales
receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.

2.

Send the entire product.

3.

Enclose a description of what is happening with the power
inverter. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address
of where the power inverter is to be returned.

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 carrier
such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail
to avoid loss in transit to:

Cobra Factory Service
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA.

6.

If the power inverter is in warranty, upon receipt of your power
inverter, it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the
model. Please allow approximately three to four weeks before
contacting Cobra for status. If the power inverter is out of
warranty, a letter will automatically be sent informing you
of the repair charge or replacement charge.

If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.

Maintenance and
Product Service

Customer Assistance

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Cooling Fan

A3

A2

Product Features

Introduction

Introduction

On/Off

Power Switch

AC Outlets

Negative Battery

Cable Terminal

(Black)

Positive Battery

Cable Terminal

(Red)

Features

Two AC Receptacles

Automatic Thermal
Protection/Shutdown

Reverse Polarity Protection

Low Battery Alarm

Low Battery Shutdown

Contents

Introduction

Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick Evaluation Before Installation . . . . . . 3

Installation

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation

Turning Your Inverter On or Off . . . . . . . . 11
Power and Protection Indicators . . . . . . . 12
Operating Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warranty

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Customer Assistance

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Protection &

Power Indicators

USB Outlet

Summary of Contents for 800 Watt Power Inverter CPI 880

Page 1: ... assistance services For Assistance in the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Questions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently ...

Page 2: ... Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA 6 If the power inverter is in warranty upon receipt of your power inverter it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approxima...

Page 3: ...ent 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 elect...

Page 4: ...and produces a low voltage output If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output less than 30 volts the inverter will have no problem powering the adapter safely Cobra 800 Watt Output Waveform Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on square wave or modified sine wave The output waveform is referred to as square wave o...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...s is so it can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load Only use the cables provided with your power inverter To connect the cables between the inverter and the battery 1 Turn the On Off Switch on the inverter to the off position If the power source is a DC power supply switch it off as well 2 Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the inverter The red terminal i...

Page 7: ...hat has high power consumption loads It will not operate electric heaters air conditioners stoves and other electrical appliances that consume more than 800 watts CAUTION Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may cause over heated wires and melted insulation CAUTION Reverse polarity connections positive to negative will blow internal fuses in the inverter and may permanently damage...

Page 8: ...ption For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter you must determine the battery s reserve capacity how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current in automotive batteries usually 25 amperes or ampere hour capacity a measure of how many amperes a battery can deliver for a specified length of time Example Reserve capacity a battery with a reserve capacity of 18...

Page 9: ...tion Operating Limits Operation Operating Limits Power Output The inverter can deliver 800 watts for about 60 minutes The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can resume operation at 800 watts Note The wattage rating applies to resistive loads The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating Some induction motors used in freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment requi...

Page 10: ...eed of the fan increases as the load increases The unit is completely insulated in input and output for added safety Problem Symptom Low output voltage No output voltage No output voltage after prolonged use No output voltage Protect indicator lighted No output voltage No output voltage Low battery alarm on all the time Possible Causes Overload Low input voltage Thermal shutdown High input voltage...

Page 11: ... This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are lim...

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