Power Consumption - Cobra CPI 130 Operating Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
Service (continued) 4. Pack the unit securely to
prevent damage during transit.
If you suspect that your unit
If possible, use the original
requires service, please call
packing materials.
773-889-3087 BEFORE
5. Ship prepaid and insured
shipping it to Cobra ® . This
using a traceable carrier such
will ensure that you receive
as United Parcel Service (UPS),
service as quickly as
Federal Express, or first class
possible.
mail with delivery confirmation.
If you are asked to send your
Ship to: Cobra
unit to the Cobra ® factory,
Cobra Electronics Corporation,
please follow these steps:
6500 West Cortland Street,
1. Send the complete unit.
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
2. For warranty repair, enclose
6. Please allow 3-4 weeks
some form of proof-of purchase,
before contacting us about the
such as a photocopy or carbon
status of your service. Call
copy of a sales receipt. If you
773-889-3087 for assistance.
send the original receipt,
If your unit is under warranty,
it cannot be returned.
it will either be repaired or
3. Enclose a typed or clearly
replaced upon receipt,
written description of the
depending on the model. If
problem you are having with
your unit is out of warranty,
your unit, plus the name and
you will receive a letter
address where you want the
informing you of the repair or
unit returned.
replacement charge.
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For each piece of equipment
you will be powering with
your CPI 130, you must
determine the battery's
capacity (how long the
battery can deliver a
specific amount of current).
For example, automotive
batteries usually provide
® Factory Service, 25 amperes of current.
A battery with a reserve
capacity of 180 minutes
can deliver 25 amperes for
180 minutes before it is
completely discharged.
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POWER CONSUMPTION

Calculate the total watt-
hours of energy consumption
(power X operating time),
then divide the watt-hours
by 10 to determine how may
12 volt ampere hours will be
consumed.
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