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Mounting and

Installation

Connecting Cables

Mounting

 

To mount your inverter:

1.Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface.

Mounting Brackets

2.Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant (not included).

Mounting Hardware

The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

Connecting Cables

Power wire and wiring are very important to the

performance of the inverter. Because the inverter has a

 

low voltage, high current input, low resistance wiring is

 

essential between the battery and inverter. This is so it

 

can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load.

 

Only use the cables provided with your power inverter.

 

On/Off Switch to Off

To connect the cables between

 

 

the inverter and the battery:

 

 

1. Turn the On/Off Switch on the

 

 

inverter to the off position. If the

 

power source is a DC power

 

 

supply, switch it off as well.

 

Installation Connecting Cables

2. Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the inverter. The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (-). Insert the ends of the cables onto the terminals

and tighten the screws to clamp the cables safely.

Connect Terminals

3.Connect cable to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

Connect Power Source

NOTE If the inverter is to be used at levels above 150 watts for extended periods of time, a direct connection to the battery is recommended. Do not use the cigarette cord for loads higher than 150 watts. Please contact your local dealer or customer assistance for the proper cord for direct to battery connections.

CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive to negative) will blow inverter fuses and may permanently damage the unit. Such damage

is not covered by the warranty.

CAUTION Remove any jewelry (watch, ring, etc.). Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object (wrench, etc.).

 

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Cobra Electronics CPI 475 owner manual Installation Connecting Cables, Mounting To mount your inverter