Cobra High Gear HG-PI1000 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra High Gear HG-PI1000 Operating Instructions Manual

1000 watt power inverter

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HG PI1000
Operating Instructions for Your
High Gear by Cobra
1000 Watt Power Inverter
Nothing comes close to a Cobra
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  • Page 1 HG PI1000 Operating Instructions for Your High Gear by Cobra 1000 Watt Power Inverter Nothing comes close to a Cobra...
  • Page 2 How Your HG PI1000 Power Inverter Works How Your Cobra Power Inverter Works The Cobra Power Inverter is an electronic pro- duct that has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage power supplies...
  • Page 3: Features

    If, after referr- week. E-mail questions to: ing to the manual, you still need help, call Cobra productinfo@ Customer Service at 773.889.3087. cobraelectronics.com...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Use Your HG PI1000 Power Inverter Contents Features of This Product Features ........1 •...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Please read the Certain rechargers for small nickel cadmium bat- installation and operating instructions carefully teries can be damaged if connected to the Cobra before installing and using it. Special attention 1000W inverter. Two particular types of equip-...
  • Page 6: Quick Checkout

    Quick Checkout Testing/Connection Quick Quick Checkout Testing Testing Checkout This section provides you with basic information Test Load Power Minimum Cable Size about the inverter and how to check its perfor- 100 w #16 AWG copper mance before installation. Be sure to have the fol- lowing on hand: 250 w #12 AWG copper...
  • Page 7 The indicator lights may blink and CAUTION: Remove any jewel- the internal alarm may sound momentarily. All power connections to your Cobra inverter ry (watch, ring etc.). Be careful This is normal. Plug the test load into the AC...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Mounting/Cables Installation Installation Mounting Mounting The inverter must be installed in an area that Mount the inverter on a flat surface placing the CAUTION: To avoid fire, do not CAUTION: The inverter must meets all of the following requirements: mounting bracket on the bottom.
  • Page 9: Ground Wiring

    Cables Ground Wiring CAUTION: Electrical installa- If the cable has too much voltage drop, the Ground tions must meet local and inverter may shut down when drawing higher Wiring national wiring codes, and currents because voltage at the inverter may Warning: Do not operate the should be performed by a drop below 10 volts.
  • Page 10: Dc Wiring

    DC Wiring DC Wiring DC Wiring DC Wiring WARNING: Do not make this connection in the presence of 1. Be sure the ON/OFF switch on the inverter is CAUTION: Loosely tightened flammable fumes. Explosion or in the OFF position. connectors result in excessive fire may result.
  • Page 11: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Operating Limits Controls and ON/OFF Switch The inverter will operate most AC loads within its Operating power rating. Some induction motors used in freez- Indicators Turns the control circuit in the inverter On and Off. Limits ers, pumps and other motor-operated equipment It does not disconnect power from the inverter.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Maintenance Trouble- Problem /Symptom Possible Causes Solution Problem /Symptom Possible Causes Solution Low output voltage Using average Use true RMS Low battery alarm on Poor DC wiring, Use proper cable, shooting on voltmeter reading meter reading all the time, poor battery make solid Guide...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Power Consumption Specifications For each piece of equipment you will be operat- Specifications Notes ing from the inverter you must determine the 1. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT POWER All protection is automatically battery’s capacity (how long the battery can (4 HOURS) 1000W recovered.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    U.S.A. COBRA will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, a defective inverter upon delivery to the COBRA factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as duplicated sales receipt.
  • Page 15: If You Think You Need Service

    This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the follow- ing in order to have the product serviced and returned.

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