Cobra CPI 890 CPI 890 - English - Page 5

Intro Introduction Operation Customer Warranty QuicAsksistanEce valuation Before Installation To check yoInutroIrnsitanllavtieonrOteperr'astiopn erformCAsusasitsnotNmaconeteceres beforWearirnanstytallation: POWER / SOecno/nOdafrfySIcwonistch tFoAOUffLT U1S.BT1u1rfnorthdeeitnavilesr)t.eIrf off (see page the power source is a DC power supply, Installation switch it off as wNoetells. SecondarPy OIcoWnsNEoRtice MCaoinnIcnoensct Terminals 2Ca.utCiononnectWcaranibngles to power input terminals (see page 7 for details). ConneIcnttroPower SoOupercraetion Main Icons 3. Connect cables to power source (see page 7 for details). 4. Notice CheckCatuotionmake sWuarreninagll connections are secure. Main Icons 5. Turn Customer Assistance theWairnravntey rter on. If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it on first. Installation POWER / SOecno/nOdafIrfnytSrIocwonistch tFoAOOpUnerLaTtion Main Icons POInWstaNElloaRttiicoen 6. Plug in the test load. Notes Intro Operation The inverter should supply power CUuSstBomer Assistance to tWhareranltoy ad. If the inverter is not working properly, refer to the troubleshooting guideMaoinnIcons page 14 or power and proteIncsttailolatnion iCnadutiiocnatorsNsoWteeasrcnitnigoSencondoarny Icponas ge 12. SeCcoondnanryIenIcctrootnsTest LoOapderation POWER / FACUuLsTtomer Assistance USB Warranty Intro Notice Notice Installation POWER Caution SeUcoSnBdarCy Ioconnns ection Warning Notes Secondary Icons POWER / FAULT USB Notice Caution Warning POWER Intro Operation Customer Assistance Warranty Installation Installation Requirements InstallaIntsitaollantionRequirementsNotes • The Secondary Icons inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements: A. Dry Do not place in an area where water can drip or splasNhoticoen the iCnavuetiornter. Warning B. Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 30°F and 105°F (0°C and 40°C). The cooler the better. C. Ventilate Allow at least one inch (three cm) of clearance around the inverter for proper airflow. Make sure that ventilation openings on the ends of the unit are not obstructed. Customer Assistance D. Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as a battery or in any compartment that contains Warrafnltay mmable liquids such as gasoline. E. Close to Battery Install unit as close to battery as possible (without being in the same compartment) to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to Notes the battery. It is better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than longer DC wires (cables). Operation Caution Installation CAUTION To avoid fire, do not cover or obstruct Customer Assistance venWtialraratnityon openings. Do not install inverter in a zero- Warning clearance compartment. Overheating may result. CAUTION The inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. It wNioltlesnot work with a 6 volt battery, and will be damaged if it is connected to a 16 volt battery. WARNING This unit contains components which can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or Notice Caution explWoasrniiongn, do not install in compartments containing a battery or flammable materials, or in a location which requires ignition protected equipment. 4 Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® 5