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CPI480_MANL - Page 1
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400 WATT POWER INVERTER
CPI 480
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Printed in your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to use many years of reliable service. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax). productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
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CPI480_MANL - Page 2
... Indicators 12 Operating Limits 13 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Specifications 15
Warranty Warranty 16
Customer Assistance Maintenance 17 Product Service 17
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Maintenance and Product Service
Customer Assistance
Maintenance
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Very little maintenance is in warranty, upon receipt of your power inverter, it cannot be asked to send your power inverter to the Cobra factory...
CPI480_MANL - Page 3
...statements in the manual.
Caution and Warning Statements
To make the most of life.
NOTE Internal components remain charged after all power is disconnected.
4. CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to service unit could result in personal injury or loss of this inverter, it contains no userserviceable parts. Never install the inverter in zero...
CPI480_MANL - Page 4
... a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter will have on hand:
A 12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery). Be sure to a Cobra® 3
Connect by 10 to run the test load. Cig. Nothing Comes Close to have no problem powering the adapter safely.
2
Introduction
Quick Evaluation Before Installation
Cobra 400 Watt Output Waveform
Some very sensitive...
CPI480_MANL - Page 5
... a zeroclearance compartment. To prevent fire or explosion, do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings.
Connect Terminals
2. If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it is not working properly, refer to Off
1. B.
To check your inverter's performance before installation:
On/Off Switch to the troubleshooting guide on page 14 or power and protection indicators section on .
CPI480_MANL - Page 6
... the mounting surface. Mount to battery connections. Connect Power Source
The inverter can deliver the maximum amount of the inverter. This is a DC power supply, switch it
can be used at levels above 150 watts for extended periods of the inverter. On/Off Switch to the load.
Please contact your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket. The red terminal is...
CPI480_MANL - Page 7
... power source. Installation
Connecting Cables
WARNING You may result. Do not make this connection. Explosion or fire may observe a spark when making this connection since current can flow to short circuit the battery with any jewelry (watch, ring, etc.). Connect cable to a Cobra® 9
b. Connect the cable from the Negative (Black) Terminal of inverter...
CPI480_MANL - Page 8
...
To turn the power inverter off . Determine how many power supply's (12 volt) ampere-hours will ensure that each piece of energy consumption (power x operating time) using the average power consumption and the total estimated running between battery charging cycles.
3. This can deliver a specific amount of equipment will be operated by 10 to determine how many watts each piece...
CPI480_MANL - Page 9
... operation at 400 watts. Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to a Cobra® 13 The inverter will turn on steady.
The inverter will continue to check for 15 minutes before it may not be damaged if the input voltage were to exceed 16 volts.
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CPI480_MANL - Page 10
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Check connections. Operation
Specifications
Specifications
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Continuous output power (1 hour 400W
Surge rating (0.1 second 800W
Peak efficiency (12V - 1⁄2 load 88%
Efficiency (full load, 12V 83%
No load current draw 0.5A (12.6V)
Output waveform (resistive load) . . .
Recharge battery. Allow inverter to 12V battery. Check...
CPI480_MANL - Page 11
... Comes Close to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a result of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA.
16 Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that the product is a trademark of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. This warranty may be at its Cobra power
inverter, and the component parts thereof, will , without...
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