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Operating Instructions for Your 

High Gear by Cobra

1000 Watt Power Inverter

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

TM

HG PI1000 

Summary of Contents for High Gear HG-PI1000

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions for Your High Gear by Cobra 1000 Watt Power Inverter Nothing comes close to a CobraTM HG PI1000...

Page 2: ...our automobile or other low voltage power supplies and CONVERT it to standard 115 Volt AC Alternating Current power like the current you have in your home This conversion process thereby allows you to...

Page 3: ...to the manual you still need help call Cobra Customer Service at 773 889 3087 Cobra Customer Service Live operators are avail able M F 8 00 am 6 00 pm CST at 773 889 3087 Automated Technical Assistanc...

Page 4: ...ables 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 Service Back Cover Feat...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...tallation Be sure to 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 th...

Page 7: ...nds of the cables into the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the wires safely 3 Connect the cable from the negative black terminal of inverter to the negative terminal of the power source Make...

Page 8: ...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 dis...

Page 9: ...drop the inverter may shut down when drawing higher currents because voltage at the inverter may drop below 10 volts If you must use longer cables choose thicker cables such as 2 AWG and trim the ends...

Page 10: ...ear panel of the inverter The red terminal is positive and the black terminal is negative Insert the bare ends of the cables into the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the wires securely 3 Con...

Page 11: ...ter against excessive 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 Tu...

Page 12: ...ng 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 connect...

Page 13: ...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 insulat ed in input and output for added safety Equipment...

Page 14: ...y 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...

Page 15: ...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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