Cobra CPI 2575 CPI2575_MANL - Page 12

10276_CPI2575_PH1 8/20/07 2:33 PM Page 18 Main Icons Main Icons Operation Operating Indicators Intro Operation High Temperature Main Icons Customer Warranty AssistOanvceer Temperature Protection - If the internal inverter temperature rises above the alarm threshold, the meter will flash as shown, an Installation alarm will sound to indicate Over TemperaNtouterse Protect, and the unit Secondary Icons Intro Operation wilClusctoomenr tinueWtaorranotyperate. If the intAesrsinstaancletemperature rises to 40ºC (104ºF), the inverter will shut down to protect itself, the meter will Notice InstallatioCnautfciolonasnhtinausesWthaoroniswnNgoontuesnandd. the alarm will Secondary Icons NOTE Internal inverter temperature can rise due to being operated in a Notice higChauhtioenat envWiraornningment or due to the fan or vents being blocked during operation (even in relatively cool outside air). To restore normal operation, turn the unit Off and allow it to cool. The inverter will automatically return to normal operation after it has cooled. Operation Operating Limits Intro Operation Customer Warranty Operating LimitAsssistance • Power Output The inverter can deliver 2500 watts for about 60 minutes. The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can resume Installation operation at 2500 wattsN. oNtesote: The wattage rating applies to resistive loads. Secondary Icons The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating. Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other motor-operated equipment require very high surge currents to start. The inverter may not be able to start somNoeticeof thesCeaumtioon tors evWeanrnintghough their rated current draw is within the inverter's limits. The inverter will normally start single phase induction motors rated at one-half HP or less. Input Voltage The inverter will operate from input voltage ranging from 10 volts to 15 volts. Optimum performance will occur when the voltage is between 12 volts and 14 volts. If the voltage drops below 10.5V+/- 0.3V, an audible low battery warning will sound. The inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 9.5V+/- 0.3V. This protects the battery from being over-discharged. It will restart when the input voltage exceeds 12V+/- 0.3V. The inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15.5V +/- 0.5V. This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage. Although the inverter has protection against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage were to exceed 16 volts. 18 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra™ 19