Cobra CPI 1550 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra CPI 1550 Operating Instructions Manual

1500 watt power inverter

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CPI 1550
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Operating Instructions
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Intro
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-199-P
Version A
English

Our Thanks to You

Introduction
Intro
Operation
Customer
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 1550
Assistance
inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works
Installation
The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has
been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct
Secondary Icons
Current) power from your 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 use many of your household appliances and electronic
Notice
Caution
products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and
virtually anywhere else.
Customer Assistance
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Customer Assistance
Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product,
or not understand its many features, please refer to this
owner's manual. If you require further assistance after
reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the
Installation
Notes
following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.
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8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday
(except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. productinfo
cobra.com (e-mail).
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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  • Page 1: Our Thanks To You

    Our Thanks to You Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 1550 Assistance inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works Installation The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Features Introduction Intro Operation Customer Features Assistance • Three AC Receptacles • Reverse Polarity Protection • Current Meter • Low Battery Alarm • Remote On/Off Capable • Low Battery Shutdown • Automatic Thermal Installation Protection/Shutdown Secondary Icons Power & Protection AC Outlets On/Off Power Current...
  • Page 3: Customer Assistance

    Introduction Intro Important Safety Information Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warranty Caution and Warning Statements To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and Secondary Icons Customer Warranty...
  • Page 4 tion Notes Important Safety Information Introduction Intro Operation Customer Assistance WARNING Power inverters contain components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in Caution Warning areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require Installation ignition-protected equipment.
  • Page 5: Quick Evaluation Before Installation

    Notes Notice Caution Warning 1. Turn the inverter off (see page 14 for details). If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off as well. Notice Caution Warning 2. Connect cables to power input terminals (see page 8 for details).
  • Page 6: Warranty Assistance

    Intro Operation Customer Assistance Installation Requirements Installation Installation Installation Requirements The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all Secondary Icons of the following requirements: A. Dry Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter. Notice Caution B.
  • Page 7: Connecting Cables

    To connect the cables between the inverter and the battery: 1. Turn the On/Off Switch on the inverter to the off position. If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off as well. On/Off Switch to Off English •...
  • Page 8 Intro Operation Customer Assistance Connecting Cables Installation Installation b. Connect the cable from the Positive (Red) Terminal of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power Secondary Icons source (the battery’s main fuse or the battery selector switch, if you are using one). Make a secure connection. Connect Cables Notice Caution...
  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    100 watts x 2 hours 115 watts x 3 hours = 200 watt-hours = 345 watt-hours 4. Divide the watt-hours by 10 to determine how many power supply’s (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed. 12 English • Secondary Icons Warning...
  • Page 10: Operation

    (see installation page 6). To turn the power inverter on: Installation Notes 1. If a DC power supply is being used as the power source, switch it on. Secondary Icons 2. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch to on.
  • Page 11: Power And Protection Indicators

    Power and Protection Indicators Operation Intro Operation Customer Power and Protection Indicators Assistance The Power and Protection Indicators include a green light, a red light, an alarm and a current meter. Green Light Installation Power on – The green light should remain on steady. Secondary Icons Red Light and/or Alarm Current overload –...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Operation Intro Operation Customer Warranty Troubleshooting Guide Assistance Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Low output voltage Overload No output voltage Low input voltage Installation Notes Secondary Icons No output voltage Thermal after prolonged use shutdown Notice Caution No output voltage, High input “Protect”...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Limited Two-Year Warranty Assistance For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra power inverter, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date Notes of first consumer purchase.
  • Page 14: Customer Assistance

    Warranty An optional Remote On/Off Switch can be connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the Cobra CPI 1550 inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location.

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