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ImportantSafetyInformation
Introduction
WARNINGPowerinverters contain components
thattend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent
fireor explosion, do not install the inverter in
areasor compartments containing batteries or
flammablematerials or in locations that require
ignition-protectedequipment.
WARNINGToreduce the risk of fire, donot cover
orobstruct the ventilationopenings. Do not install
inverterin zero-clearancecompartment.
Caution:RechargeableAppliances
Certainchargers for small nickel cadmium batteries
canbe damaged if connected to the Cobra 2500 watt
inverter.Two particular types of equipment are
proneto this problem:
1.Small battery-operatedappliances
suchas flashlights,razors,and
nightlightsthat can be plugged
directlyintoan AC receptacleto
recharge.
2.Certain batterychargers for
batterypacksused in hand
powertools.These chargershave
aWARNINGlabelstating that
dangerousvoltagesare present
atthe batteryterminals.
Thisproblem does not occur with the vast majority of
batteryoperated equipment. Most use a separate charger
ortransformer that is plugged into the AC receptacle and
producesa low voltage output. If the label on the AC
adapteror charger states that it produces a low voltage
ACor DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter will
haveno problem powering the adapter safely.
Cobra2500Watt Output Waveform
Somevery sensitive electronicequipment may not
operatesatisfactory on “squarewave” or “modified
sinewave.” The output waveformis referred to as
“squarewave” or “modified sinewave.” It is a stepped
waveformdesigned to have characteristicssimilar
tothe sine wave shape of utilitypower. A waveform
ofthis nature is suitablefor most AC loads (including
linearand switchingpower suppliers used in electronic
equipment,transformersand motors).
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