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Page 2 - Features; Table of Contents; Introduction

Features • Three AC Receptacles• Current Meter• Remote On/Off Capable• Automatic Thermal Protection/Shutdown • Reverse Polarity Protection• Low Battery Alarm• Low Battery Shutdown A3 English A2 English Controls / Indicators and Product Features Introduction Introduction AC Outlets Current Meter Posi...

Page 3 - Important Safety Information

1 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Introduction Important SafetyInformation Important Safety Information • Before installing and using your Cobra ® Power Inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and Warning Statements To make the most of this inverter, it must be install...

Page 4 - Caution: Rechargeable Appliances; Certain battery chargers for; Cobra

3 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 2 English Important SafetyInformation Introduction WARNING Power inverters contain components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries orflammable materials or in lo...

Page 5 - Quick Evaluation Before Installation

5 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 4 English Quick Evaluation Before Installation Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation • This section provides you with basic information about the inverter and how to check its performance beforeinstallat...

Page 6 - Mounting; Installation Requirements; Place the inverter on a flat surface with the

7 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 6 English Mounting Installation Requirements • The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements: A. Dry Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter. B. Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 3...

Page 7 - Connecting Cables

9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 8 English Connecting Cables (not included) • Power wire and wiring are very important to the performanceof the inverter. Because the inverter has a low voltage,high current input, low resistance wiring is essentialbetween the battery and inverter. This is so it can...

Page 8 - All power connections to your Cobra; Positive To Positive and Negative To Negative.

11 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 10 English You might observe a spark when you make this connection,since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter. All power connections to your Cobra ® inverter must be Positive To Positive and Negative To Negative. CAUTION Electrical installations m...

Page 9 - Determine how many watts each piece of equipment; Ground Wiring; Power Consumption

13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 12 English Power Consumption • For each piece of equipment you will be operating from theinverter, you must determine the battery’s reserve capacity(how long the battery can deliver a specific amount ofcurrent — (in automotive batteries, usually 25 ampere) or ampe...

Page 10 - Turning Your Inverter On or Off; If a DC power supply is being used as the power; To Turn the Power Inverter Off:; CPI 2500 Inverter On or Off from a convenient location; Remote On /Off Switch

15 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 14 English Turning Your Inverter On or Off • Be sure to have your power inverter properly installed beforeattempting to turn the unit On (see “Installation” page 6). To Turn the Power Inverter On: 1. If a DC power supply is being used as the power source, switch i...

Page 11 - Operating Limits; Power and Protection Indicators

17 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 16 English Power & ProtectionIndicators Operation Operating Limits Operation Power and Protection Indicators • The Power and Protection Indicators include a green light,a red light, an alarm and a current meter. Green Light Power On – The green light should re...

Page 12 - Specifications; Troubleshooting Guide; Possible Causes

19 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Specifications Operation Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . 2500wSurge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000wPeak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 88%Efficiency (full load, 12V...

Page 13 - Maintenance; product, or if you are missing parts...; Limited 1-Year Warranty; Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:

21 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ Maintenance • Very little maintenance is required to keep the inverter operatingproperly. The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodicallywith a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At thesame time, tighten the screws on the DC input termina...

Page 14 - CPI 2500 inverter On or Off

22 English Name Address (No P.O. Boxes) City State/Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type: ❒ Visa ❒ Mastercard ❒ Discover Exp. Date Customer Signature Item # U.S. Cost Each Qty Amount U.S. Subtotal (Tax if Applicable) Shipping/Handling Total Optional Accessories You can find the Remo...