Cobra Electronics CPI 475 owner manual Important Safety Information, General Precautions

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Introduction

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information

 

Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter, Cautionplease readandtheseWarninggeneralStatementsprecautions and warnings.

To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it. Special attention must be paid to the CAUTION and WARNING statements in the manual.

CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to the unit or other equipment.

WARNING Statements identify conditions that

could result in personal injury or loss of life.

General Precautions

1.Never install the inverter in a boat’s engine compartment where gas and battery fumes are present.

2.Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.

3.Do not open the inverter; it contains no user- serviceable parts. Attempting to service unit could cause electrical shock.

NOTE Internal components remain charged after all power is disconnected.

4.Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, bilge water or spray.

5.Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.

6.Do not install the inverter in zero-clearance compartment.

CAUTION This inverter should be used in negative ground applications only.

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