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800 WATT MARINE POWER INVERTER
CPI M800
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. 480-076-P
A1 English
English
Our Thanks To You
™
CPI M800 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 Contact Your Local Dealer 800 WATT MARINE POWER INVERTER CPI M800 Printed in China © 2003 Cobra ® Electronics Corporation Part No. 480-076-P 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA A1 English Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra ® English www.cobra.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Controls/Indicators and Product Features Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Features Introduction • GFCI Outlet with • Automatic Thermal • Low Battery Alarm Our Thanks to You ........A1 Two AC Receptacles Protection/Shutdown •... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
4. Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, bilge water or spray. 5. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings. 6. Do not install the inverter in zero-clearance compartment. CAUTION This inverter should be used in negative ground applications only. Continued... Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... - 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. English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®...
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Page 5: Quick Evaluation Before Installation
If the inverter is not working properly, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on page 17 or Power and Protection Indicators section on page 15. Connect Test Load 7. Test the GFCI Outlet (see page 14 for details). Test GFCI Outlet English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 6: Installation Requirements
WARNING This unit contains components which can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install in compartments containing a battery or flammable materials, or in a location which requires ignition protected equipment. English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 7: Connecting Cables
The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Insert the ends of the cables onto the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the cables safely. Connect Cables Continued... English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 8: Power Consumption
115 Watts x 3 hours = 75 Watt-Hours = 200 Watt-Hours = 345 Watt-Hours 4. Divide the watt-hours by ten (10) to determine how many power supply’s (12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed. 10 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 9: Ground Wiring
500 milliamperes from the battery. This is low current draw. It would take more than a week to discharge a 100 ampere-hour battery at this rate depending on the age of the battery. 12 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 10: Gfci Outlet
NOTE A momentary sound of the internal alarm and/or flash of the red light is normal at start up. The Reset Button should pop out and power to the lamp should turn Off. 14 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 11: Operating Limits
Check wiring to inverter. Reverse DC polarity Observe correct polarity. Low battery alarm Poor DC wiring Check connections. on all the time Poor battery condition Make sure battery is fully charged. 16 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra ®... -
Page 12: Specifications
Protection ........Overload, short-circuit, overtemp, All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a reverse polarity, under/over voltage particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra ® shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;... -
Page 13: Customer Assistance
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your power inverter to the Cobra ® factory. -
Page 14: Accessories And Order Form
Prices subject to change without notice. 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 ® ® The Cobra line of quality products includes: Ordering From U.S.A.