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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 operating 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 Priority 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 three to four 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.

Maintenance and  

Product Service

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Customer Assistance

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

®

Cooling Fan

A3

A2

Product Features

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Introduction

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Introduction

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

On/Off  

Power Switch

AC Outlet

Negative Battery 

Cable Terminal 

(Black)

Positive Battery 

Cable Terminal

(Red)

Features

•  Two AC Receptacles
• 5V / 2.1 USB Output
•  Automatic Thermal 

Protection/Shutdown

•  Reverse Polarity Protection
•  Low Battery Alarm
•  Low Battery Shutdown

Contents

Introduction

Our Thanks 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 

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 

Protection & 

Power Indicators

USB Outlet

AC Outlet

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Summary of Contents for CPI890

Page 1: ...se 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 He...

Page 2: ...er 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 Maintenance and Pro...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...lugged 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 will hav...

Page 5: ...the same compartment to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to the battery It is better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than longer DC wires cables CAUTION To avoid fire...

Page 6: ...Turn the On Off Switch on the inverter to the off position If the power source is a DC power supply switch it off as well 2 Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the invert...

Page 7: ...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 branch cir...

Page 8: ...in Icons Secondary Icons Caution Warning Installation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Power Consumption For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter you must determine the batter...

Page 9: ...ty Notes Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Caution Warning Installation Operation Operating Limits Power Output The inverter can deliver 800 watts for about 60 minutes The inverter must cool for 15 mi...

Page 10: ...t should be above 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 add...

Page 11: ...maged 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 th...

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