Mounting; Notice Caution; Connecting Cables; Notes - Cobra CPI 450 Operating Instructions Manual

Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Mounting and

Connecting Cables

Installation
Installation

Mounting

To mount your inverter:
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1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting
bracket against the mounting surface.
Mounting Brackets
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2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware
that is corrosion resistant (not included).
Mounting Hardware
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The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
Connecting Cables
Power wire and wiring are very important to the
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performance of the inverter. Because the inverter has a
low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is
essential between the battery and inverter. This is so it
can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load.
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Only use the cables provided with your power inverter.
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On/Off Switch to Off
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Notes

Warning
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Notes
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
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power source is a DC power
supply, switch it off as well.
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2. Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on
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right side panel of the inverter. The red terminal is
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positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-).
Insert the ends of the cables onto the terminals
and tighten the screws to clamp the cables safely.
Connect Terminals
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3. Connect cable to your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.
Connect Power Source
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Notice
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Notes
Notice Caution Warning
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Connecting Cables
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Notice Caution Warning
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Assistance
Notes
NOTE If the inverter is to be used at levels above
150 watts for extended periods of time, a direct
connection to the battery is recommended. Do
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not use the cigarette cord for loads higher than
150 watts. Please contact your local dealer or
customer assistance for the proper cord for
direct to battery connections.
CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive
to negative) will blow inverter fuses and may
permanently damage the unit. Such damage
is not covered by the warranty.
CAUTION Remove any jewelry (watch, ring, etc.).
Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any
metallic object (wrench, etc.).
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