Cobra CPI 875 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra CPI 875 Operating Instructions Manual

800 watt power inverter

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800 WATT POWER INVERTER
CPI 875
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Operating Instructions
Main Icons
Intro
Operation
Installation
Secondary Icons
Notice
Printed in China
Part No. 480-398-P
Version A
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Main Icons

Our Thanks to You

Introduction
Intro
Operation
Customer
Warranty
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 875
Assistance
inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will
give you many years of reliable service.
How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works
The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that
Installation
Notes
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
Warning
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
Notes
following customer assistance services:
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Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.
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(except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only.
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Contact Your Local Dealer
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Summary of Contents for Cobra CPI 875

  • Page 1: Our Thanks To You

    Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 875 Assistance inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA. 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 3: Important Safety Information

    Main Icons Important Safety Information Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Important Safety Information Assistance Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Customer Warranty Assistance Caution and Warning Statements Installation Notes To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly.
  • Page 4 Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Main Icons Installation Notes Important Safety Information Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance WARNING Power inverters contain components that can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas or Notice Caution Warning...
  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    Main Icons Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Quick Evaluation Before Installation Introduction Intro Operation Customer Warranty Installation To check your inverter’s performance before installation: Assistance Notes 1. Turn the inverter off (see page 11 On/Off Switch to Off Secondary Icons for details).
  • Page 6: Connecting Cables

    Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Mounting Installation Installation Notes Mounting To mount your inverter: Secondary Icons 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. Mounting Brackets Notice Caution Warning 2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant (not included).
  • Page 7: Installation Connecting Cables

    Intro Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Connecting Cables Installation Secondary Icons Installation Notes 3. Connect cable to the power source: a. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black) Secondary Icons Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source. Make a secure connection. b.
  • Page 8: Turning Your Inverter On Or Off

    Intro Operation Customer Warranty Assistance Power Consumption Installation Installation Notes Power Consumption For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the Secondary Icons inverter, you must determine the battery’s reserve capacity (how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current –...
  • Page 9: Power And Protection Indicators

    Main Icons Power and Protection Indicators Operation Intro Operation Customer Warranty Power and Protection Indicators Assistance The power and protection indicators include a green light, a red light and an alarm. Green Light Installation Notes Power on – The green light should remain on steady. Secondary Icons Red Light and/or Alarm Current overload –...
  • Page 10: Main Icons Troubleshooting Guide

    Main Icons Troubleshooting Guide Operation Intro Operation Customer Warranty Troubleshooting Guide Assistance Problem/Symptom Possible Causes Solution Low output voltage Overload Reduce the load. No output voltage Low input voltage Recharge battery. Installation Notes Check connections and cable. Secondary Icons No output voltage Thermal Allow inverter after prolonged use...
  • Page 11 Limited Two-Year Warranty Assistance For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra power inverter, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date...

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