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3. Connect cable to the power source:

a. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black)

Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of
the power source. Make a secure connection.

b. Connect the cable from the Positive (Red) Terminal

of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power
source (the battery’s main fuse or the battery selector
switch, if you are using one). Make a secure connection.

You might observe a spark when you make this connection
since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter.

All power connections to your Cobra inverter must
be Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative.

CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another
AC source (such as a 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 off.

CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to an AC

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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.

CAUTION Loose connectors result in excessive
voltage drop and may cause over heated wires
and melted insulation.

Power Consumption

Installation

Power On and Off

Operation

Laptop

50 watts x 2 hours
= 100 watt-hours

TV/VCR (up to 25")

115 watts x 3 hours
= 345 watt-hours

Blender

300 watts x 15 minutes
= 75 watt-hours

On/Off Switch to On

On/Off Switch to Off

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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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