Cobra Electronics CPI 480 owner manual Mounting and Connecting Cables, To mount your inverter

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Mounting and

Mounting and

Connecting Cables

Installation

Mounting

To mount your inverter:

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

MountingBrackets

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

MountingHardware

The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

ConnectingCables

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 providedwith your power inverter.

On/OffSwitchto Off

To connect the cables between

 

the inverter and the battery:

1. Turnthe On/Off Switch on the inverterto the off position.If the power sourceis a DC power supply,switch it off as well.

Mounting Connecting Cables

Installation

2.Connect cable to the Power Input Terminalson 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.

ConnectTerminals

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 480 owner manual Mounting and Connecting Cables, To mount your inverter, ConnectingCables