Warranty; Installation Requirements - Cobra CPI 450 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Installation
Introduction
Intro Operation
A test load that can
Test Load
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be plugged into the AC
receptacle on the inverter
for short term testing at
a low power level.
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Installation
To check your inverter's performance before installation:
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1. Turn the inverter off (see page 11
On/Off Switch to Off
for details). If the power source is
a DC power supply, switch it off
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as well.
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2. Connect cables to power
Connect Terminals
input terminals (see page 6
for details).
3. Connect cable to power source
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(see page 8 for details).
Connect Power Source
4. Check to make sure all
connections are secure.
5. Turn the inverter on. If the
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power source is a DC power
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supply, switch it on first.
On/Off Switch to On
6. Plug in the test load.
The inverter should supply power
to the load. If the inverter is not
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working properly, refer to the
Connect Test Load
troubleshooting guide on page 14
or power and protection indicators
section on page 12.
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Caution Warning
Caution Warning
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Requirements
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Installation Requirements

The inverter must be installed in an area that meets
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all of the following requirements:
A. Dry
Do not place in an area where water can drip
or splash on the inverter.
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B. Cool
Ambient air temperature should be between 30°F
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C. Ventilate
Allow at least one inch (three cm) of clearance
around the inverter for proper airflow. Make sure
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that ventilation openings on the ends of the unit
are not obstructed.
CAUTION To avoid fire, do not cover or obstruct
ventilation openings. Do not install inverter in a zero-
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clearance compartment. Overheating may result.
Caution Warning
CAUTION The inverter must only be connected to
batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts.
Installation It will not work with a 6 volt battery, and will be
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damaged if it is connected to a 16 volt battery.
WARNING This unit contains components which
can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or
explosion, do not install in compartments containing
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a battery or flammable materials, or in a location
which requires ignition protected equipment.
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