Cobra CPI 130 Troubleshooting Guide download pdf (Page 2)

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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 130. 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 130.

In order to check the

performance of your

CPI 130 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 130 connects

directly into the cigarette

lighter socket of your car.

Do not connect to the power

source if flammable fumes

are present. Explosion or

fire may result.

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CAUTION

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