Page 2 - See customer assistance on page A1; Product Features; Features; Two AC Receptacles; Contents; Introduction
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; Cobra 800 Watt Output Waveform
3 2 Important Safety Information Introduction 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 equipm...
Page 5 - Installation Requirements
5 4 InstallationRequirements To check your inverter’s performance before installation: 1. Turn the inverter off (see page 11 for details). If the power sourceis a DC power supply, switch it off as well. 2. Connect cables to power inputterminals (see page 7 for details). 3. Connect cables to power so...
Page 6 - The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.; Connecting Cables; Turn the; off; Connect cable to the; Power Input Terminals; on; Mounting
7 6 Mounting • To mount your inverter: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with themounting bracket 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. Connecting Cable...
Page 8 - Turning Your Inverter On or Off; Power On and Off; Power Consumption
11 10 Turning Your Inverter On or Off • Be sure to have your power inverter properly installed beforeattempting to turn the unit on (see installation page 5). To turn the power inverter on: 1. If a DC power supply is beingused as the power source, switchit on . 2. On the left side panel, switch the ...
Page 9 - 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 turn on momentarily, then the inverter will shutdow...
Page 10 - Troubleshooting Guide; Specifications
15 14 Troubleshooting Guide Operation Specifications Operation Specifications • Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . 800WSurge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600WPeak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 88%Efficiency (full load, ...