Trade/Road Inverter Manual 9/15/97 10:16 AM Page 4
MODELS TRADESMAN and ROAD WARRIOR
Table of Contents
Introduction | 2 |
Safety | 3 |
Installation | 4, 5 |
Specifications | 5 |
Remote Control | 6 |
7 | |
Operation | 8, 9 |
If You Think You Need Service | 10 |
Limited One Year Warranty | 11 |
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a Cobra¨ 
power
inverter. The 
series provides big power in small pack- ages. High efficiency designs make each model ideal for all mobile environments where space is at a premium.
Inverter is the proper term for any device that turns DC (direct
current) into AC (alternating current). The 
inverter takes 12 volts DC from your battery and converts it to 115 volts AC to run appliances. Just like utility power, the frequency is held constant at 60 Hertz, and the output voltage is regulated between 110 and 120 volts true RMS, despite changes in load and battery voltage.
The energy delivered by the inverter comes from the battery which powers it. And that energy was put into your battery by your battery charger, which might be a vehicle alternator or an electronic power supply.
The most appropriate use of an inverter system is for light, long- term loads, such as TVs, VCRs and small computers, or for heavy,
Heavy,
There really arenÕt a lot of doÕs and donÕts to remember. Your 
inverter is designed to protect itself and your battery.
NOTE: While the 
inverter does not mistreat your appliances, it cannot protect them. A light bulb can burn out, or an appliance can fail, just as it might when plugged into utility power.
Please take a few moments to read this owners manual. It contains important safety information as well as practical application tips.
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