Cobra CPI 200 CH User Manual

Introduction A1

How Your Cobra

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Power Inverter Works A3

Rechargeable Appliances 1

Quick Checkout 2-3

Operation 4

Controls and Indicators 5

Operating Limits 6

Input Voltage/Automatic Shutdown 6

Troubleshooting Guide 7

Maintenance and Service 8-9

Power Consumption 10

Specifications 11

Limited 1-Year Warranty 12

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Table of Contents

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QUICK CHECKOUT

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RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES

Certain rechargers for small
nickel cadmium batteries can
be damaged if connected to
the CPI 200 CH. 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
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.

Problems do not occur with
the vast majority of battery
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 with your CPI 200.

In order to check the
performance of your
CPI 200 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.

Power Source

You will need an 11 to
15 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.

Connecting to the
Power Source

Your CPI 200 CH comes with
a 24 inch cable and cigarette
lighter plug.

Do not connect to the power
source if flammable fumes
are present. Explosion or
fire may result.

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CAUTION

WARNING

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The location where you should
use your CPI 200 must be:

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dry–Do not use the unit
where water can drip or
splash on it.

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cool–Ambient air
temperature should be
between 30˚ and 105˚ F
(0˚ and 40˚ C). The cooler
the better.

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ventilated–Allow at least
1 inch (3 cm) of clearance
around the unit for proper
air flow. Make sure that
ventilation openings on the
ends of the unit are not
obstructed.

To prevent fire, do not cover
or obstruct ventilation
openings.

The inverter must only
be connected to batteries
with a nominal output
voltage of 12 volts.
It will not work with
a 6 volt battery, and
will be damaged if it is
connected to a 16 volt
or greater battery.

CAUTION

CAUTION

OPERATION

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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.

3. Press and release
power button.

4. Connect load to AC outlet
or USB port.

5V USB Port

Power Button

AC Receptacle

Power/Fault
Indicator

Power On
Indicator

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