Cobra CPI 1090 CPI 1090 - English - Page 8

Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Connecting Cables Installation Secondary Icons b. ConInsntaellacttionthe cable from thNeotPesositive (Red) MTaein rIcmonsinal Secondary Icons of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power source (the battery's main fuse or the battery selector switch, if you're using one). Make a secure connecNtoioticne . Connect Power Source Intro Notice Caution Warning omer tance Warranty Secondary Icons You might observe a spark when you make this connection since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter. ANoltlespower connections to your Cobra inverter must be Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative. CAUTION Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes, and should be tion Warning performed by a qualified electrician. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC source (such as a generator or utility power) to the AC wiring at the same time. The inverter will be damaged if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source. Damage can even occur if the inverter is switched off. CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to an AC branch circuit that has high-power consumption loads. It will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, stoves, and other electrical appliances that consume more than 1000 watts. CAUTION Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may cause over heated wires and melted insulation. CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive to negative) will blow internal fuses in the inverter and may permanently damage the unit. Such damage is not covered by the warranty. Notes Installation Connecting Cables Installation Notes CAUTION We recommend a main fuse in the Secondary Icons battery's positive cable to protect against DC Caution Warning wiring short circuits (external to the inverter). The fuse should be as close to the battery as possible. We recommend a Buss Fuse ANL-250 Operation Customer or eWqaruranitvy alent. The specific fuse ampere rating Assistance shoNuotlidce be sizeCdauttioon allow oWpareninrgation of all your DC powered equipment. Installation CAUTION Remove any jewelry (watch, ring, etc.). Be Ncoaterseful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object (wrench, etc.). WARNING If you are making a permanent AC connection to the inverter, make sure that the AC Notice Caution wiriWnagrninsgteps are performed before any DC wiring is done. (DC hook-up energizes internal components, regardless of the position of the On/Off Switch). Working on AC connections in such a circumstance may result in an electric shock. WARNING 115 volt AC power is potentially lethal. Do not work on AC wiring when it is connected to the inverter (even if it is switched off) unless the DC power source is physically disconnected from the inverter. Also, do not work on AC wiring if it is connected to another AC power source such as a generator or the utility line. WARNING You may observe a spark when making the connection because current can flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter. Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes. Explosion or fire may result. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. 10 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra™ 11