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Page 2 - See customer assistance on page A1.; Product Features; Contents; Introduction; Features; Two AC Receptacles

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

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 - Power inverters contain components; WARNING; To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover; Warning: Wash Hands After Handling Power Cord; label stating that; Cobra 400 Watt Output Waveform; Do not use the cigarette lighter cable

WARNING Power inverters contain components that can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fireor 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 no...

Page 5 - Installation Requirements

5 4 Quick EvaluationBefore Installation Introduction A test load that canbe plugged into the ACreceptacle on the inverterfor short term testing ata low power level. To check your inverter’s performance before installation: 1. Turn the inverter off (see page 11 for details). If the power source isa D...

Page 6 - Connecting Cables; Mounting

7 6 Connecting Cables Mounting • To mount your inverter: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mountingbracket against the mounting surface. 2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardwarethat is corrosion resistant (not included). The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically...

Page 8 - 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 - Operating Limits

13 12 Power and Protection Indicators • The power and protection indicators include a greenlight, 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . 400WSurge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800WPeak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 88%Efficiency (full load,...