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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 850

Page 1: ...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 holida...

Page 2: ...anks 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...

Page 3: ...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 bat...

Page 4: ...aged if connected to the Cobra 800 watt inverter Two particular types of equipment are prone to this problem 1 Small battery operated appliances such as flashlights razors and night lights that can be...

Page 5: ...he test load by 10 to get the current in amperes the power source must deliver The provided two foot direct to battery 12 gauge cable Only use the cable provided with your inverter A test load that ca...

Page 6: ...es 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 m...

Page 7: ...r 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...

Page 8: ...generator or utility power to the AC wiring at the same time The inverter will be damaged if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source Damage can even occur if the inverter is switched...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...e 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 pr...

Page 11: ...o 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...

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