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Our Thanks to You

Our Thanks to You

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 450
inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will give
you many years of reliable service.

How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works

The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that
has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct
Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage
power supplies and convert it to standard 115 Volt AC
(Alternating Current) power like the current you have in
your home. This conversion process thereby allows you
to use many of your household appliances and electronic
products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and
virtually anywhere else.

Customer 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 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 Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo

@

cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

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Electronics Corporation

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA

www.cobra.com

Operating Instructions

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400 WATT POWER INVERTER

CPI 450

Printed in China

Part No. 480-197-P

Version A

For more information or to

order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

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Summary of Contents for CPI 450

Page 1: ...tomer 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 0...

Page 2: ...stance A1 Product Features A2 Important Safety Information 1 Quick Evaluation Before Installation 3 Installation Installation Requirements 5 Mounting 6 Connecting Cables 6 Power Consumption 10 Operati...

Page 3: ...ge 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 compar...

Page 4: ...arger 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 400 Watt Output Waveform Some very sensitive electron...

Page 5: ...onnect Power Source On Off Switch to On Connect Test Load 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...

Page 6: ...rmance of the inverter Because the inverter has a low voltage high current input low resistance wiring is essential between the battery and inverter This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of ene...

Page 7: ...y jewelry watch ring etc Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object wrench etc WARNING You may observe a spark when making the connection because current can flow to charge t...

Page 8: ...y jewelry watch ring etc Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object wrench etc WARNING 115 volt AC power is potentially lethal Do not work on AC wiring when it is connected t...

Page 9: ...running time in hours Power x Operating Time Watt Hours 4 Divide the watt hours by 10 to determine how many power supply s 12 volt ampere hours will be consumed Power and Protection Indicators Operat...

Page 10: ...ve 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 Probl...

Page 11: ...hich 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 a...

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