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Limited 1-Year 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 one (1) year from the
date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by
the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized
within the U.S.A. 

Cobra

®

will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option,

defective Power Inverters, products or component parts upon
delivery to the Cobra

®

Factory Service department, accompanied

by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a
duplicated copy of a sales receipt. 

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the
product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at
Cobra

®

’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under

warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Exclusions: 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 limited in duration to the
length of this warranty. Cobra

®

shall not be liable for any incidental,

consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, to
damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation. 

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation 
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you.

For products purchased outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

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 operation 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.

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 First Class 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 3 – 4 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.

Warranty 

Warranty

Maintenance and 
Product Service

Customer Assistance

Summary of Contents for CPI 400

Page 1: ... Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product 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 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 Operato...

Page 2: ...rmation 1 Quick Evaluation Before Installation 4 Installation Installation Requirements 6 Mounting 7 Connecting Cables 8 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 Accessories and Order Form 18 Protection...

Page 3: ...o 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 serv...

Page 4: ...ashlights razors and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge 2 Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools These chargers have a WARNING label stating that dangerous 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...

Page 5: ...er cable for loads higher than 150 watts When connecting loads larger than 150 watts please connect the inverter directly to the battery A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter for short term testing at a low power level To Check Your Inverter s Performance Before Installation 1 Turn the inverter Off see page 11 for details If the power source is a DC power supply sw...

Page 6: ...mpartment 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 mate...

Page 7: ... to your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket NOTE If the inverter is to be used at levels above 150 watts for extended periods of time a direct connection to the battery is recommended Do not use the cigarette cord for loads higher than 150 watts Please contact your local dealer or customer assistance for the proper cord for direct to battery connections CAUTION Reverse polarity connections positiv...

Page 8: ...tt hours of energy consumption power x operating time using the average power consumption and the total estimated running time in hours Power x Operating Time Watt Hours 4 Divide the watt hours by ten 10 to determine how many power supply s 12 volt ampere hours will be consumed 11 Nothing comes close to a Cobra 10 English Turning Your Inverter On or Off Be sure to have your power inverter properly...

Page 9: ...mentarily then the inverter will shutdown The inverter will continue to check for appropriate temperature levels while trying to restart the load NOTE A momentary sound of the internal alarm and or flash of the red light is normal at start up Power Protection Indicators Operation Operating Limits Operation Operating Limits Power Output The inverter can deliver 400 watts for about 60 minutes The in...

Page 10: ...ove 12V To extend the life of the fan it will stop when there is no load The speed 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 power to inverter Low battery alarm on all the t...

Page 11: ...tact your local dealer for warranty information 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 quest...

Page 12: ...s Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories Name Address No P O Boxes City State Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type Visa Mastercard Discover Exp Date Customer Signature Item U S Cost Each Qty Amount U S Subtotal Tax if Applicable Shipping Handling Total Amount Shipping Handling 10 00 or less 3 00 10...

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