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Page 2 - Features; Product Features; 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 Product Features Introduction Introduction AC Outlets Current Meter Positive BatteryCable Terminal...

Page 3 - Important Safety Information; dropped or damaged in any way.

1 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® Introduction Important Safety Information 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 installed...

Page 4 - Caution: Rechargeable Appliances

3 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 2 English Important Safety Information Introduction WARNING Power inverters contain componentsthat tend to produce arcs or sparks. To preventfire or explosion, do not install the inverter inareas or compartments containing batteries orflammable materials or in loca...

Page 5 - Quick Evaluation; Quick Evaluation Before Installation

5 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 4 English Quick Evaluation Introduction Quick Evaluation Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation • This section provides you with basic information aboutthe inverter and how to check its performance beforeinstallation. Be sure to have on hand: A 12 volt D...

Page 6 - Mounting; connections are secure.; Installation Requirements

7 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 6 English Mounting A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle onthe inverter for short term testing at a low power level.The following cables are recommended for testing lowpower level test loads only. Test Load Minimum Power Cable Size 100 W # 16 AWG c...

Page 7 - mounting bracket against the mounting surface.; Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware; The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.; Turn the On/Off Switch on the inverter to the off; strip back the insulation about one-half inch (one and; Connecting Cables

9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 8 English WARNING This unit contains componentswhich can produce arcs or sparks. To preventfire or explosion, do not install in compartmentscontaining a battery or flammable materials,or in a location which requires ignitionprotected equipment. WARNING This unit is...

Page 8 - Connect cables to the Power Input Terminals on right

11 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 10 English one-half cm), exposing the bare copper conductor. 3. Connect cables to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the inverter. The red terminals are positive(+) and the black terminals are negative (-). Insert thebare ends of the cables into the ...

Page 9 - NOTE If only one power source is used, connect both; to the positive terminal of the power source.; Power Consumption

13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 12 English metallic object (wrench, etc.). WARNING If you are making a permanent ACconnection to the inverter, make sure that theAC wiring steps are performed before any DCwiring is done. (DC hook-up energizes internalcomponents, regardless of the position of theO...

Page 10 - will be running between battery charging cycles.; Calculate the total watt-hours of energy consumption; Power On and Off; Remote On /Off Switch

15 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 14 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 ampere...

Page 11 - Operating Limits; Turning Your Inverter On or Off

17 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ® 16 English Power and ProtectionIndicators Operation Operating Limits Operation 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...

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; Limited Two-Year Warranty

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 - Qty

23 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 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 Option...