Cobra CPI 400 User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra
®
CPI 400
inverter. Properly used, this Cobra
®
product will
give you many years of reliable service.
How Your Cobra
®
Power Inverter Works
The Cobra
®
Power Inverter is an electronic product
that has been designed and built to take low voltage
DC (Direct Current) power from your automobile by
simply connecting the power inverter to the cigarette
lighter socket (or connecting directly to other low voltage
power supplies) and CONVERT it to standard 115 volt AC
(Alternating Current) power like the current you have in
your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to
use many of your household appliances and electronic
products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and
virtually anywhere else.
Customer Assistance
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or not understand its many features, please refer to this
owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after
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Electronics offers the
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Electronics Corporation
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Operating Instructions
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400 WATT POWER INVERTER
CPI 400
Printed in China
Part No. 480-057-P

Cobra CPI 400 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	12V DC
Output Voltage	120V AC
Waveform	Modified Sine Wave
Overload Protection	Yes
Over Temperature Protection	Yes
Low Voltage Protection	Yes
High Voltage Protection	Yes
Frequency	60 Hz
Efficiency	90%
Cooling	Fan cooled
Protections	Overload, Over Temperature, Low Voltage, High Voltage
Power Output	400W
Peak Power	800W
USB Port	Yes

Summary

Important Safety Information

Caution and Warning Statements

Explains the meaning of CAUTION and WARNING statements used in the manual.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Details safety warnings regarding arcs, sparks, ventilation, and cord handling.

General Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for installing and using the inverter.

Quick Evaluation Before Installation

Required Items for Evaluation

Performance Check Procedure

Step-by-step guide to test the inverter's functionality before permanent installation.

Installation Requirements

Environmental and Installation Guidelines

Hazardous Location Warning

Connecting Cables

Battery Connection Procedure

Instructions for connecting the inverter's power input terminals to the battery.

Cigarette Lighter Socket Connection

Guidance on connecting the inverter using the provided cigarette lighter cable.

Connection Safety Precautions

Important warnings about reverse polarity, short circuits, and sparks during connection.

Power & Protection Indicators

Indicator Lights and Alarms

Operating Limits

Power Output Limits

Input Voltage Limits

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists common issues like low output voltage and no power, with corresponding solutions.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical data including output power, efficiency, voltage, and temperature ranges.