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Introduction

Important Safety
Information

Important Safety Information

Before installing and using your Cobra

®

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.

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Summary of Contents for CPI 800

Page 1: ...th 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 assi...

Page 2: ...ntents Introduction Our Thanks to You A1 Customer Assistance A1 Controls and Indicators A2 Product Features A2 Important Safety Information 1 Quick Evaluation Before Installation 3 Installation Instal...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...that is plugged into the AC receptacle 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...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...the battery and inverter This 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 Ba...

Page 7: ...inverter to an AC branch circuit that has high power consumption loads It will not operate electric heaters air conditioners stoves and other electrical appliances that consume more than 800 watts CAU...

Page 8: ...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 w...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...hen 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...

Page 11: ...act 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 da...

Page 12: ...Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories 18 Name Address No P O Boxes City State Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card N...

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