Cobra CPI 490 CPI 490 - English - Page 4

lation Notes Important Safety Information Introduction Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation Intro Operation Customer Warranty WARNING Power inverteArsssisctaoncnetain components that can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire otice Caution or eWxaprnlinogsion, do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or Iinnstallolatcioantions that requireNoigtens itionprotected equipment. Secondary Icons WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install inverter in zero-clearance compartment. Proposition 65: WaNortinceing: WCaaustiohn HandWsarnAinfgter Handling Power Cord The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known in the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Output WInatrvo eformOperation Customer Assistance Warranty Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on "square wave" or "modified sine wave." The output waveform is referred to as "square wave" or "modified sine waveIn.s"talIlattioisn a stepped wavefNoortems designed to have characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility poweSre.coAndawryaIcvonesform of this nature is suitable for most AC loads (including linear and switching power suppliers used in electronic equipment, transformers and motors). Quick Evaluation Before Installation This section provides yNootiucewith baCsauictioninformatWioarnninagbout the • inverter and how to check its performance before installation. Be sure to have on hand: £ A 12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery). Caution: Rechargeable Appliances Certain chargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the Cobra 400 watt inverter. Two particular types of equipment are prone to this problem: Power Supply The power source must provide between 11 and 15 volts DC and be able to supply enough current to run the test load. As a rough guide, divide the wattage of the test load by Plug In Directly 1. Small battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, razors, and 10 to get the current (in amperes) the power source must deliver. Dangerous Voltages night lights thMaaitn can Icons be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge. 2. Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These chargers have a Intro Operation WARNING label stating that Customer Assistance £ The provided two foot cigarette lighter cable and two foot direct-to-battery 12 gauge cable. Only use the cables provided with your inverter. The cigarette lighter cable is suitable for operating the inverter at loads up to 150 watts. Connect by securely iWnasrraenrtyting the plug into the cigarette lighter socket. dangerous voltages are present Cig. Lighter Cable 12 Gauge Cable at the battery terminals. This problem does not occur with the vast majorityInostafllation battery operated equipment. Most use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into the SAecCondrarey Iccoensptacle and produces a low voltage output. If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter will have no problem powering the adapter safely. Notice Caution Notes CAUTION Do not use the cigarette lighter cable for loads higher than 150 watts. When connecting Warning loads larger than 150 watts, please connect the inverter directly to the battery. 2 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 3