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Page 2: Table Of Contents
POWER 500W 12V ACCESSORY INSTALLATION ..............12 CONNECTING TO THE 12V ACCESSORY ................... 13 TURNING YOUR INVERTER ON AND OFF ................15 COBRA REMOTE ON/OFF CONTROLLER WITH FAST CHARGE USB .......... 15 OPERATING INDICATORS ....................... 16 OPERATING LIMITS ........................ 16 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Please read this manual thoroughly before you install and set up your new power inverter. HOW YOUR POWER INVERTER WORKS The Cobra POWER 500 Power Inverter is a power conversion device that is designed and built to operate from low Voltage DC (Direct Current) power from your vehicle battery and converts it to standard 115 Volt AC (Alternating Current) power like you have in your home. -
Page 4: Controls And Connections
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS P a g e... - Page 5 Positive Power Input Terminal USB-A Fast Charge port (5V/9V/15W)** Power/Fault LED Indicator USB-C Fast Charge port (5V/9V/15W)** Port for Cobra Remote On/Off Controller with Fast Charge USB (Sold Separately)* (2) GFCI Protected AC Outlets Power Switch Power Cables 12 Volt Accessory Cable (for vehicle accessory port)
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Page 6: Important Product/Safety Information
IMPORTANT PRODUCT /SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and Warning Statements 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. -
Page 7: Pentagon Protection
AC loads (including linear and switching power suppliers used in electronic equipment, transformers and motors). PENTAGON PROTECTION® Cobra power inverters provide five levels of protection: 1. Over-Temperature: Auto-shut off will occur when the safe operating temperature has been exceeded. -
Page 8: Getting Started
1. A 12 Volt DC battery (i.e. vehicle battery. In order to understand how much current your battery must deliver, divide the number of Watts from your AC appliance or device by 10. 2. Cables to connect your inverter to the vehicle battery. These come with your POWER 500W Inverter and provide a length of 16". -
Page 9: Mounting The Inverter
Multiply: AC AMPS X 110 (AC Voltage) = WATTS. This formula yields a close approximation of the continuous load of your appliance. Multiply: WATTS X 2 = Starting load for most appliances, tools and devices. This formula yields a close approximation of the starting load for most appliances. -
Page 10: Power 500W Installation
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Page 11: Connecting To The Battery
BLACK cable is connected to the NEGATIVE (-) terminals. Press the POWER button to turn on your inverter. If you purchased the Cobra Remote On/Off Remote Controller with Fast Charge USB (Model CPIALCDG1) accessory, plug the controller into the RJ45 jack labeled “REMOTE”. -
Page 12: Power 500W 12V Accessory Installation
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Page 13: Connecting To The 12V Accessory
CONNECTING TO THE 12V ACCESSORY Mount your inverter in a well-ventilated area of vehicle. Remove the thumb cap on the inverter for each terminal. Connect the RED (+) 12V Accessory Cable ring to the RED (+) inverter terminal. Screw the thumb cap back on the RED (+) inverter terminal. - Page 14 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 branch circuit that has high-power consumption loads.
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Page 15: Turning Your Inverter On And Off
COBRA REMOTE ON/OFF CONTROLLER WITH FAST CHARGE USB Your Cobra POWER inverter is equipped with an RJ-45 jack labeled "REMOTE" for compatibility with the Cobra Remote On/Off Controller with Fast Charge USB* to allow you to conveniently turn the inverter ON and OFF from anywhere inside your vehicle as well fast charge your devices at the same time. -
Page 16: Operating Indicators
OPERATING INDICATORS Indicators on the power inverter show the unit’s power status and alarms for conditions that could cause it to shut down. The power and protection indicator includes a dual color green and red light, and an alarm. Green Light Power on –... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Low output voltage Overload Reduce the load. Recharge ba ery. Check No output voltage Low input voltage connec ons and cable. No output voltage Thermal shutdown Allow inverter to a er prolonged use cool off. Reduce load, con nuous opera on input current required. -
Page 18: Specifications
-10°C/14°F - 40°C/104°F Storage Temperature -40°C/-40°F - 65°C/149°F Power Cable Length: 16" #10 AWG (1) Red, (1) Black CLA Cable Length: 16" Compatible with Cobra Remote LCD (SKU CPIALCDG1) Dimensions 7.01"x5.39"x2.83" Net Weight 1.41 lbs Specifications subject to change without notice. -
Page 19: Warranty & Trademark Acknowledgement
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. -
Page 20: Maintenance & Product Service
DC input terminals. Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris. Product Service For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, please go to www.cobra.com 20 | P a g e...