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Problem /Symptom Possible Causes Solution

Low output voltage

Using average 

Use true RMS 

on voltmeter

reading   

meter reading

(96 VAC to 104 VAC) 

Low output voltage

Overload 

Reduce the 

and current indicator 

load

in red zone

No output voltage 

Low input  

Recharge 

and voltage voltage

battery,

indicator in 

check 

lower red zone

connections 
and cable

No output voltage,

Inverter switched 

Turn inverter 

no voltage 

Off, no power to 

on, check 

indication

inverter,

wiring to

fuse open

inverter.
Have qualified 
service 
technician 
check and 
replace

Reverse DC 

Observe 

polarity correct 

polarity 

No output voltage

High input voltage 

Make sure the

voltage indicator in

inverter is 

upper red zone 

connected to 
12 V battery,
check regulation
of charging 
system.

16

Trouble-
shooting
Guide

Troubleshooting Guide

17

Problem /Symptom Possible Causes Solution

Low battery alarm on 

Poor DC wiring,

Use proper cable 

all the time,

poor battery 

make solid 

voltage Indicator  

condition

connections,

below 11 V

use new battery 

No output voltage 

Thermal shutdown 

if load in excess of 
500W or 4.4  ampere 

Maintenance

Maintenance

Allow inverter to 
cool off  

Reduce load, con-
tinuous operation
input current
required 

Improve ventila-
tion; make sure
ventilation open-
ings in the inverter
aren’t obstructed.
Reduce ambient
temperature

Maintenance

Very little maintenance is required to keep the invert-
er 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.

No output voltage 

Short circuit

Check AC 

or wiring

wiring for 

error short 

circuit 

or 

improper 
polarity

Summary of Contents for HG PI 500

Page 1: ...VERT 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 house hold appliances and electronic pro...

Page 2: ...Customer Service Live operators are avail able M F 8 00 am 6 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 Automated Technical Assistance available 24 hours a day seven days a week E mail questions to productinfo cobrael...

Page 3: ...ation 8 Mounting Cables 9 Ground Wiring 11 DC Wiring 12 Controls and Indicators 14 Operating Limits 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Maintenance 17 Specifications 18 Warranty 19 If You Think You Need Servi...

Page 4: ...at it produces a low voltage AC or DC output less that 30 volts the inverter will have no problem powering it safely Caution Rechargeable Appliances 2 To make the most of this inverter it must be inst...

Page 5: ...have the fol lowing on hand A 12 volt DC power source such as a vehicle battery A set of cables to connect the power source to the inverter A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on th...

Page 6: ...Connect the cable from the negative black terminal of inverter to the negative terminal of the power source Make a secure connection All power connections to your Cobra inverter must be positive to p...

Page 7: ...in an electric shock WARNING 115Volt AC power is potentially lethal Do not work on AC wiring when it is connect ed to the inverter even if it is switched off unless the DC power source is physically d...

Page 8: ...hen drawing higher currents because voltage at the inverter may drop below 10 volts If you must use longer cables choose thicker cables such as 4 AWG and trim the ends of the cable to fit the termi na...

Page 9: ...ends of the cables into the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the wires securely 3 Connect the cable from the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative terminal of the battery Make a...

Page 10: ...ve input voltage Although the inverter has protection against over voltage it may still be damaged if the input voltage were to exceeds 16 volts Operating Limits 14 ON OFF Switch Turns the control cir...

Page 11: ...ing Guide Troubleshooting Guide 17 Problem Symptom Possible Causes Solution Low battery alarm on Poor DC wiring Use proper cable all the time poor battery make solid voltage Indicator condition connec...

Page 12: ...GE 40 C TO 85 C 15 PROTECTION OVERLOAD SHORT CIRCUIT OVERTEMP 16 REVERSE POLARITY UNDER OVER VOLTAGE Notes All protection is automatically recovered To protect the battery if the unit needs to be rest...

Page 13: ...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 alter ations or repairs 3 if the s...

Page 14: ...de some form of proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a descriptio...

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