Important Product/Safety Information - Cobra POWER 500W Owner's Manual

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.
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 battery fumes are
present.
2. Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Do not open the inverter; it contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service unit could
cause electrical shock.
NOTE: Internal components remain charged after all power is disconnected.
3. Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, bilge water or spray.
4. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.
5. Do not install the inverter in zero-clearance compartment.
6. Do not allow water or liquids in contact with the power inverter
7. Do not use appliances with damaged or wet cords.
CAUTION: This inverter should be used in negative ground applications only.
CAUTION: The inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12
volts. Do not connect the power inverter to a 6 Volt battery and will be damaged if connected to a
24 Volt battery.
WARNING: Power inverters contain components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire
or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable
materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
WARNING: To avoid fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
inverter in a tight space or closed compartment where airflow may be
Proposition 65: Warning: Wash Hands After Handling Power Cord
The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known in the state of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Do not install the power
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