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- Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 1
1|Page ©2020 Cobra Electronics Corporation Version A - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 2
TO THE BATTERY 11 POWER 500W 12V ACCESSORY INSTALLATION 12 CONNECTING TO THE 12V ACCESSORY 13 TURNING YOUR INVERTER ON AND OFF 15 COBRA REMOTE ON/OFF CONTROLLER WITH FAST CHARGE USB 15 OPERATING INDICATORS ...16 OPERATING LIMITS...16 TROUBLESHOOTING ...17 SPECIFICATIONS ...18 WARRANTY - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 3
product should require factory service, please go to www.cobra.com/support and follow the instructions. WHAT'S IN THE BOX • Cobra CPI500W Power Inverter • 16" #10 AWG Power Cables • 16" 12-Volt Accessory Cable • Quick Start Guide OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - available at www.cobra.com • CPIALCDG1 - Remote - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 4
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 4|Page - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 5
temperature of the inverter, turning on when temperature exceeds the preset limit, and turning off when the temperature reduces C. Positive Power Input Terminal D. USB-A Fast Charge port (5V/9V/15W)** E. Power/Fault LED Indicator F. USB-C Fast Charge port (5V/9V/15W)** G. Port for Cobra Remote On - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 6
/SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, please read these general precautions and warnings. Caution and Warning Statements Special attention must be paid to the CAUTION and WARNING statements in the manual. CAUTION: Statements specify conditions which could cause - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 7
Rechargeable Appliances Certain chargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to a Cobra POWER 500W inverter. Two particular types of equipment are prone to this problem: 1. Small battery-operated appliances such as flashlights, razors, and night lights that can be plugged - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 8
AC appliance or device by 10. 2. Cables to connect your inverter to the vehicle battery. These come with your POWER 500W Inverter and provide a length of 16". DETERMINING THE POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PRO INVERTER Before you turn on your power inverter and plug in an appliance or device, you will - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 9
area inside the vehicle as close to the battery as possible. Place the power inverter on a flat, secure surface. Make sure there are no wires, fuel . Use only corrosive resistant screws (not included) Mounting Instructions: 1. Make sure the inverter is OFF. 2. Check for wires, fuel lines or - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 10
POWER 500W INSTALLATION 10 | P a g e - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 11
to the POSITIVE (+) terminals and the BLACK cable is connected to the NEGATIVE (-) terminals. 11. Press the POWER button to turn on your inverter. 12. If you purchased the Cobra Remote On/Off Remote Controller with Fast Charge USB (Model CPIALCDG1) accessory, plug the controller into the RJ45 jack - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 12
POWER 500W 12V ACCESSORY INSTALLATION 12 | P a g e - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 13
Plug the 12V Accessory Cable into vehicle accessory port*. 9. When turning your inverter ON, place the power switch into the ON or "-" position by pressing the left side of the switch. When turning your inverter OFF, place the power switch into the OFF or "O" position by pressing the right side of - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 14
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 - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 15
-hour battery at this rate depending on the age of the battery. COBRA REMOTE ON/OFF CONTROLLER WITH FAST CHARGE USB Your Cobra POWER inverter is equipped with an RJ-45 jack labeled "REMOTE" for compatibility with the Cobra Remote On/Off Controller with Fast Charge USB* to allow you to conveniently - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 16
sound of the internal alarm and/or flash of the red light is normal at start up. OPERATING LIMITS Power Output The inverter can deliver 500 watts for about 60 minutes. The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can resume operation at 500 watts. Note: The wattage rating applies to resistive - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem/Symptom Low output voltage No output voltage No output Ɵme Possible Causes Overload Low input voltage Thermal shutdown High input voltage Short circuit Inverter switched off No power to inverter Reverse DC polarity Poor DC wiring Poor baƩery condiƟon on Reduce the - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 18
Waveform Continuous Power Peak Power Efficiency No Load Draw Low Battery Alarm POWER 500W CPI500W 13.0V DC 115V AC, 60Hz, 4.3A, 500W Modified Sine Reverse Polarity, Over/Under Voltage and GFCI Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Power Cable Length: CLA Cable Length: -10°C/14°F - 40°C/104 - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 19
consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A. Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective power inverters, products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer - Cobra POWER 500W | POWER 500W Manual - Page 20
to keep the inverter operating properly. The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals. Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris. Product Service For any
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