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Cobra Marine CPI M 2200 Operating Instructions Manual

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2200 WATT MARINE POWER INVERTER
CPI M2200
Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra
®
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CobraMarine
Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service.
Operating Instructions
How Your CobraMarine
The CobraMarine
built to take low voltage DC (Direct Current) power from your boat, RV, 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 products
in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and virtually anywhere else.
Customer Assistance
Customer 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
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.
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).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
Printed in China
Part No. 480-078-P
A1 English
English
Our Thanks To You
™
CPI M2200 Power Inverter.
™
Power Inverter Works
™
Power Inverter is an electronic product that has been designed and
®
Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:
© 2003 Cobra
®
Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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  • Page 1 2200 WATT MARINE POWER INVERTER CPI M2200 Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra ® Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CobraMarine Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service. Operating Instructions How Your CobraMarine The CobraMarine...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reset Button (Red) Turning Your Inverter On or Off ......15 Remote On/Off Switch ....... . . 16 Test Button (Black) GFCI Outlet .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    1. Never install the inverter in a boat’s engine compartment where gas and battery fumes are present. 2. Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. 3. Do not open the inverter; it contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service unit could cause electrical shock.
  • Page 4 If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter will have no problem powering the adapter safely.

  • Page 5: Quick Evaluation Before Installation

    A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter for short term testing at a low power level. The following cables are recommended for testing low power level test loads only.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Install unit as close to battery as possible (without being in the same compartment) to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to the battery. It is better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than longer DC wires (cables).

  • Page 7: Connecting Cables

    Strip the Insulation • 3. Connect cables to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the inverter. The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Insert the bare ends of the cables into the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the wires safely.
  • Page 8 WARNING 115 volt AC power is potentially lethal. Do not work on AC wiring when it is connected to the inverter (even if it is switched Off) unless the DC power source is physically disconnected from the inverter. Also, do not work on AC wiring if it is connected to another AC power source such as a generator or the utility line.

  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    Installation Power Consumption For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter, you must determine the battery’s reserve capacity (how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current — in automotive batteries, usually 25 amperes) or ampere-hour capacity (a measure of how many amperes a battery can deliver for a specified length of time).

  • Page 10: Remote On/Off Switch

    2. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch to On. On/Off Switch to On The inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads. If several loads are to be operated by the inverter, turn them On separately, after the inverter has been turned On.

  • Page 11: Remote On/Off Switch

    A Remote On/Off Switch can be connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the inverter On or Off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out-of-reach location. Be sure to have your power inverter and Remote On/Off Switch properly installed before attempting to turn the unit On (see “Installation”...

  • Page 12: Power And Protection Indicators

    Over Temperature Indicator Temperature Overload: The indicator light will turn On, then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to check for appropriate temperature levels while trying to restart the load. Temp. Overload Volts Meter The volts meter indicates the battery voltage level input.

  • Page 13: Operating Limits

    The inverter may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is within the inverter’s limits. The...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    U.S.A. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra reverse polarity, under/over voltage not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, to damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your power inverter to the Cobra It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned.

  • Page 16: Accessories And Order Form

    Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in the U.S. Optional Accessories Prices subject to change without notice. You can find quality Cobra or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra ® The Cobra line of quality products includes: Ordering From U.S.A.

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