Rechargeable Appliances; Quick Checkout - Cobra CPI 130 Operating Instructions Manual

10269_CPI130BK_vB.qx 8/14/07
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RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES

Problems do not occur with
CAUTION
the vast majority of battery
operated tools, most of which
Certain rechargers for small
use a separate charger or
nickel cadmium batteries can
transformer that plugs into
be damaged if connected to
an AC receptacle and produces
the CPI 130. Two types of
a low voltage output. If the
equipment are particularly
label on your tool's AC adapter
prone to this problem:
or charger states that is
1. Small battery operated
produces a low voltage AC or
appliances that can be
DC output (less than 30 volts)
plugged directly into
you can safely power the
an AC receptacle for
charger with your CPI 130.
recharging, including
flashlights, razors, and
night lights.
2. Certain battery chargers for
battery packs used in hand
power tools, specifically
those that have a
WARNING label stating
that dangerous voltages
are present at the battery
terminals.
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In order to check the
performance of your
CPI 130 before using it,
please have the following
on hand:
1. A 12 volt DC power source
(such as a vehicle battery).
2. A test load such as a lamp
or other small appliance
that can be plugged into
the AC receptacle on the
inverter.
Power Source
You will need an 11 to
15 volt DC power source
capable of supplying enough
current to run the test load.
As a rough guide, divide the
wattage of the test load by 10
to get the current (in amperes)
that the power source must
supply. A fully charged
standard automotive battery
will work fine.
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QUICK CHECKOUT

Connecting to the
Power Source
Your CPI 130 connects
directly into the cigarette
lighter socket of your car.
WARNING
Do not connect to the power
source if flammable fumes
are present. Explosion or
fire may result.
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