Page 2 - Enclose a description of what is happening with the power; Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier; Maintenance and; Product Features; Contents; Introduction; Features
17 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 terminals. Be surevents and fans are fre...
Page 3 - Important Safety Information; dropped or damaged in any way.; Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.
1 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 andused properly. Please read th...
Page 4 - Cobra 400 Watt Output Waveform; Quick Evaluation
WARNING Power inverters contain components that can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in areas orcompartments containing batteries or flammablematerials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do n...
Page 5 - To check your inverter’s performance before installation:; connections are secure.; Installation; Installation Requirements
5 4 Quick Evaluation Before Installation Introduction £ A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter for short term testing at a low power level. To check your inverter’s performance before installation: 1. Turn the inverter off (see page 11 for details). If the power sourc...
Page 6 - Mounting; bracket against the mounting surface.; Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware; The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.; Connecting Cables; Mounting and; Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on
7 6 Connecting Cables Mounting • To mount your inverter: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface. 2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant (not included). The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertical...
Page 8 - will be running between battery charging cycles.; Turning Your Inverter On or Off; Power On and 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; Operating Limits
13 12 Power and Protection Indicators • The power and protection indicators include a green light, a red light and an alarm. Green Light Power on – The green light should remain on steady. Red Light and/or Alarm Current overload – The red light will blink continuously,then the inverter will shutdown...
Page 10 - Troubleshooting Guide; Specifications
15 14 Troubleshooting Guide Operation Specifications Operation Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . 400W Surge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800W Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 88% Efficiency (full lo...
Page 11 - Limited Two-Year Warranty; Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:; Trademark Acknowledgement; Warranty and Trademark
16 Limited Two-Year Warranty • For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra powerinverter, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from thedate of first consumer purchase. This warra...