Cobra CPI 2575 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra CPI 2575 Operating Instructions Manual

2500 watt power inverter

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Operating Instructions
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Intro
Operation
Installation
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-401-P
Version A
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Our Thanks to You

Introduction
Intro
Operation
Customer
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 2575
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
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
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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).
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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  • Page 1: Our Thanks To You

    How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works Operating Instructions Installation The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has Notes been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct Secondary Icons...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Accessories and Order Form ..24 Assistance Installation Notes Secondary Icons Installation Notes Input End Secondary Icons Notice Caution Warning Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ™ Notice Caution Warning...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Operation Customer Warranty Important Safety Information Assistance • Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warranty Caution and Warning Statements Installation Notes To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly.
  • Page 4: Secondary Icons

    Warning Notice Caution Warning Certain chargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the Cobra 2500 watt inverter. Two particular types of equipment are prone to this problem: 1. Small battery-operated appliances Plug In Directly such as flashlights, razors, and...
  • Page 5: Quick Evaluation Before Installation

    Notice Caution Warning Installation Notes used to check the output to the post on the battery. Notice of the USB Outlet. Caution Warning USB Outlet Secondary Icons Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ™ Notice Caution Warning...
  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    16 volt battery. The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically. If mounted vertically, neither end of the unit should be at the top (to avoid foreign material from falling or settling into the unit). Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ™...
  • Page 7: Connecting Cables

    4. Connect cables to the power source: Secondary Icons a. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black) Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source. Make a secure connection. Notice Caution Warning Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ™...
  • Page 8 WARNING If you are making a permanent AC since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter. connection to the inverter, make sure that the AC Notes All power connections to your Cobra inverter must wiring steps are performed before any DC wiring is Notice Caution Warning be Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative.
  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    115 watts x 3 hours 300 watts x 15 minutes = 200 watt-hours = 345 watt-hours = 75 watt-hours 4. Divide the watt-hours by 10 to determine how many battery (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ™...
  • Page 10: Operation

    (see installation accessories) can be connected to the Remote Jack page 6). allowing you to turn the Cobra power inverter on or off Installation from a convenient location when the inverter is installed...
  • Page 11: Operating Indicators

    The meter will flash as shown to indicate Short Circuit Protect and an alarm will sound. To restore normal operation, disconnect the short circuit and turn the unit Off and On again using the Power Button. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ™...
  • Page 12: Operating Limits

    15.5V +/- 0.5V. This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage. Although the inverter has protection against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage were to exceed 16 volts. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ™...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Check wiring to inverter to inverter. Reverse Observe DC polarity correct polarity. Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring Check connections. on all the time Poor battery Make sure battery condition is fully charged. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ®...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    If possible, use the original packing material. length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, 5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier consequential or other damages;...
  • Page 15: Customer Assistance

    Customer Signature Optional Accessories • You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. Ordering from U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For credit card orders, complete and return this order form to fax number 773-622-2269.

This manual is also suitable for:

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