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Page 2 - Table of Contents; Introduction; Features

Cooling Fan A3 English A2 English Controls / Indicators and Product Features Introduction Introduction On/Off Power Switch AC Outlets Negative Battery Cable Terminal (Black) Positive Battery Cable Terminal (Red) Table of Contents Introduction Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1C...

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 - Warning: Wash Hands After Handling Power Cord; Certain battery chargers for; Cobra

Plug In Directly Dangerous Voltages 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 fireor explosion, do not install the inverter in areas orcompartments containing batter...

Page 5 - Quick Evaluation Before Installation; The provided 2 ft. cigarette lighter cable.; To Check Your Inverter’s Performance Before Installation:; Connect cables to Power Input

5 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 4 English 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 beforeinstallation. Be Sure to Have on Hand: A 12 volt DC power s...

Page 6 - Mounting; Installation Requirements; bracket against the mounting surface.

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 - Connect cable to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.; Connecting Cables

Connect Power Source 9 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 8 English Connecting Cables • Power wire and wiring are very important to theperformance of the inverter. Because the inverter has alow voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring isessential between the battery and inverter. This is so ...

Page 8 - Determine how many watts each piece of equipment; Turning Your Inverter On or Off; If a DC power supply is being used as the power; To Turn the Power Inverter Off:; Power Consumption

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 amperes) or ampere-hour capacity (a measure of how many amperes...

Page 9 - Power and Protection Indicators; Operating Limits

13 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 12 English NOTE The On/Off Switch turns the control circuit in the inverter On and Off. It does not disconnectpower from the inverter. When the switch is in the Off position, the inverterdraws no current from the battery. When it’s in theOn position, but no power ...

Page 10 - Troubleshooting Guide; Specifications

15 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 14 English Troubleshooting Guide Operation Specifications Operation Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . 400wSurge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800wPeak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . ....

Page 11 - Limited 1-Year Warranty; Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:; Maintenance; product, or if you are missing parts...

17 Nothing comes close to a Cobra ™ 16 English Limited 1-Year Warranty • 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 one (1) year f...

Page 12 - Qty

18 English Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessoriesat your local Cobra ® dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra ® . Ordering From U.S.A. Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com. For credit card orders, complete and return this order f...