Operation - Cobra CPI 290CH Operating Instructions Manual

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BEFORE USING YOUR INVERTOR
Before Using Your Invertor
(continued)
To connect your inverter
to the power source:
1. If the power source is a DC
power supply, switch it off.
2. Insert the cigarette lighter
plug into your vehicle's
cigarette lighter.
3. Press and release
power button.
4. Connect load to AC outlet
or USB port.
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Power/Fault Indicator
Power Button
AC Receptacle
ON
POWER
FAULT
OFF
USB
2.1A
Dual 5V/2.1A USB Ports
The location where you should
use your unit must be:
• dry–Do not use the unit
where water can drip or
splash on it.
• cool–Ambient air
temperature should be
between 30˚ and 105˚ F
(0˚ and 40˚ C). The cooler
the better.
• ventilated–Allow at least
1 inch (3 cm) of clearance
around the unit for proper
air flow. Make sure that
ventilation openings on the
ends of the unit are not
obstructed.
CAUTION
To prevent fire, do
not cover or obstruct
ventilation openings.
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OPERATION

CAUTION
The inverter must only
be connected to batteries
with a nominal output
voltage of 12 volts.
It will not work with
a 6 volt battery, and
will be damaged if it is
connected to a 16 volt
or greater battery.
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