Cobra CPI 480 Operations Instructions Page 1

Our Thanks to YouOur Thanks to YouIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 480inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product willgive you many

IntroductionImportant Safety InformationImportant Safety Information•Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter,please read these general p

WARNING Power inverters contain componentsthat can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fireor explosion, do not install the inverter in areas orcompart

Quick EvaluationBefore InstallationIntroduction A test load that canbe plugged into the ACreceptacle on the inverterfor short term testing ata low po

Connecting CablesMounting•To mount your inverter:1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mountingbracket against the mounting surface.2. Moun

WARNING You may observe a spark when makingthe connection because current can flow to chargethe capacitors in the inverter. Do not make thisconnection

Power Consumption•For each piece of equipment you will be operating from theinverter, you must determine the battery’s reserve capacity(how long the b

Power and Protection Indicators•The power and protection indicators include a greenlight, a red light and an alarm.Green LightPower on – The green lig

Troubleshooting GuideOperationSpecificationsOperationSpecifications•Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . 400WSurge rating (0.1 sec