Cobra CPI 800 Operating Instructions Manual

800 watt power inverter

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800 WATT POWER INVERTER
CPI 800
Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra
Operating Instructions
Printed in China
Part No. 480-058-P
English
Our Thanks To You
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra
inverter. Properly used, this Cobra
give you many years of reliable service.
How Your Cobra
®
Power Inverter Works
The Cobra
®
Power Inverter is an electronic product that
has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct
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
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
®
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.
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
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
A1 English
®
CPI 800
®
product will
Electronics offers the
cobra.com (e-mail).
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© 2003 Cobra
®
Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
www.cobra.com

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  • Page 1 800 WATT POWER INVERTER CPI 800 Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra ™ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Cobra inverter. Properly used, this Cobra give you many years of reliable service. How Your Cobra Operating Instructions The Cobra has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Controls /Indicators and Product Features Introduction Features • Reverse Polarity Protection • Two AC Receptacles • Low Battery Alarm • Automatic Thermal Protection/Shutdown • Low Battery Shutdown Protection & Power Indicators AC Outlets Positive Battery Cable Terminal Cooling Fan A2 English Introduction On/Off Power Switch...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your Cobra please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and Warning Statements To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it.
  • Page 4: Quick Evaluation Before Installation

    Be Sure to Have on Hand: A 12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery). The power source must provide Power Supply between 11 and 15 volts DC and be able to supply enough current to run the test load. As a rough guide,...
  • Page 5: Installation Installation Requirements

    To Check Your Inverter’s Performance Before Installation: 1. Turn the inverter Off (see page 11 On/Off Switch to Off for details). If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it Off as well. 2. Connect cables to Power Input Connect Terminals Terminals (see page 7 for details).
  • Page 6: Mounting

    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 power source is a DC power supply, switch it Off as well. On/Off Switch to Off 2.
  • Page 7 Connecting Cables Installation 3. Connect cable to the power source: a. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black) Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source. Make a secure connection. b. Connect the cable from the Positive (Red) Terminal of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power source (the battery’s main fuse or the battery selector switch, if you are using one).
  • Page 8: Power Consumption

    On (see “Installation” page 5). To Turn the Power Inverter On: 1. If a DC power supply is being used as the power source, switch it On. 2. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch to On.
  • Page 9: Power And Protection Indicators

    Power & Protection Indicators Operation NOTE When the switch is in the Off position, the inverter draws no current from the battery. When it’s in the On position, but no power is being supplied to the load, the inverter draws less than 500 milliamperes from the battery.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Operation Troubleshooting Guide Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Low output voltage Overload No output voltage Low input voltage No output voltage Thermal after prolonged use shutdown No output voltage, High input “Protect” indicator voltage lighted No output voltage Short circuit No output voltage Inverter switched Off...
  • Page 11: Warranty

    United Parcel Service (UPS) or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA. 6. If the power inverter is in warranty, upon receipt of your power inverter, it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model.
  • Page 12: Accessories And Order Form

    Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept. 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA To order online, please visit our website: www.cobra.com...

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