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Cobra CPI 2550 Operating Instructions Manual

2500 watt power inverter
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Operating Instructions
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Intro
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Printed in China
Part No. 480-200-P
Version A
®
English

Our Thanks to You

Introduction
Intro
Operation
Customer
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 2550
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
Operation
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
Installation
Notes
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).
English and Spanish. productinfo
cobra.com (e-mail).
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For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
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  • Page 1: Our Thanks To You

    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 Notes been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct Secondary Icons...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notice Caution Warning Operation Turning Your Inverter On or Off ..14 Caution Warning Remote On/Off Switch ....15...

  • Page 3: Customer Assistance

    Introduction Intro Important Safety Information Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Warranty Caution and Warning Statements To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating...
  • Page 4 Caution: Rechargeable Appliances Notice Caution 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...

  • Page 5: Quick Evaluation Before Installation

    (one and one-half meters). The end of the cable that connects to the inverter must have its insulation stripped off for about one-half inch (one and one-half cm) back from the end, exposing the bare copper.

  • Page 6: Warranty Assistance

    Mounting Brackets 2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant (not included). Mounting Hardware The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Nothing comes close to a Cobra • ®...

  • Page 7: Connecting Cables

    If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off as well. On/Off Switch to Off 2. On the end of the cable that connects to the inverter, strip back the insulation about one-half inch (one and one-half cm), exposing the bare copper conductor.
  • Page 8 Secondary Icons Notes All power connections to your Cobra inverter must be Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative. CAUTION Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes, and should...

  • Page 9: Power Consumption

    Main Icons There is a screw on the rear panel for Chassis Ground. This is to connect the chassis of the inverter to ground. The Chassis Ground Screw must be connected to a grounding point, which will vary depending on where...

  • Page 10: Operation

    An optional Remote On/Off Switch (not included) can be connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the Cobra power inverter on or off from a convenient location when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location.

  • Page 11: Customer Warranty

    DC input voltage shortage – As a warning that the voltage is getting low, the internal alarm will sound. When the voltage is too low, the inverter will shutdown and the red light will turn on. The inverter will continue to check for...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    To extend the life of the fan, it will stop when there is no load. The speed of the fan increases as the load increases. The unit is completely insulated in input and output for added safety. Nothing comes close to a Cobra • (32°F – 104°F) (-40°F – 185°F)

  • Page 13: Warranty

    All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall 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 14: Warning

    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.

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