Cobra CPI190 Operating Instructions Manual

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RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Problems do not occur with
CAUTION
the vast majority of battery
Certain rechargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the unit. Two types of equipment are particularly prone to this problem:
1. Small battery operated appliances that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle for recharging, including
operated tools, most of which use a separate charger or transformer that plugs into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage output. If the label on your tool’s AC adapter or charger states that is produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts) you can safely power the charger.
flashlights, razors, and night lights.
2. Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools, specifically those that have a WARNING label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.
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BEFORE USING YOUR INVERTOR
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In order to check the performance of your unit before using it, please have the following on hand:
1. A 12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery).
2. A test load such as a lamp or other small appliance that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter.
Connecting to the Power Source
Your unit connects directly into the cigarette lighter socket of your car.
WARNING
Do not connect to the power source if flammable fumes are present. Explosion or fire may result.
Power Source
You will need an 10.4 to
14.4 volt DC power source
capable of supplying enough current to run the test load. As a rough guide, divide the wattage of the test load by 10 to get the current (in amperes) that the power source must supply. A fully charged standard automotive battery will work fine.
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QUICK CHECKOUT
Quick Checkout (continued)
To connect your inverter to the power source:
1. If the power source is a DC
power supply, switch it off.
2. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
Testing
The inverter will come on automatically. It should supply power to the load. If the inverter does not appear to work properly, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on page 7.
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5V/2.1A USB Port
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