Cobra Electronics ROAD WARRIOR - Manual (Page 4)

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Each inverter comes with a removable connector for remote ON-OFF
control plus a hard-wired output. The remote connector has five
terminals, each of which will accept a wire as heavy as AWG #12.
The terminals viewed end-on are: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5).
The first two, (1) and (2), are connected internally to the two terminals
of the built in switch. Connecting (1) and (2) together will turn on
the inverter. Therefore, a pair of wires may run from these terminals
to any kind of switch within, say, 50 feet, and that switch will control
the inverter, so long as the built-in switch is left OFF. The switch
voltage is 12 volts DC and the current is less than 1/2 ampere.
To summarize, for remote control:
1. Leave the built-in switch OFF.
2. Install a SPST (single-pole, single-throw) or other switch in the
desired location.
NOTE: This switch cannot have a pilot light associated with it,
as this will damage the inverter.
3. Run a pair of wires, AWG #16 or heavier, from (1) and (2) to
the new switch terminals.
For a vehicle installation, it may be desirable to control the inverter
with the ignition switch. That way there is less likelihood of inadver-
tently leaving the inverter running overnight; removing the keys will
turn it off. To do this, find a terminal thatÕs hot (+12 volts) only when
the ignition is in ACCESSORIES or ON. In the fuse box, after the
fuse that feeds the radio would be a good spot. Connect a #16 wire
from this point to terminal (2). No connection to (1) should be made.
Tape the built-in switch in the OFF position and donÕt use it while the
above connection is present. The key will then control the inverter.
REMOTE CONTROL
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Note that the heavier the wire, the smaller the wire gauge number.
The wire sizes called out in the table will keep the voltage drop
between the battery and the terminals down to 0.4 volt or less.
More voltage drop than this would impair performance.
INSTALLATION (continued)
DISTANCE TO
INVERTER MODEL
BATTERY
TRADESMAN ROAD WARRIOR
5 FEET AWG 4 AWG 3
10 FEET AWG 3 AWG 2
15 FEET AWG 2
NOT
RECOMMENDED
SPECIFICATIONS
TRADESMAN ROAD WARRIOR
Output Power,
Continuous: 700 Watts 1400 Watts
Peak: 1200 Watts 2200 Watts
Input Voltage: 10 to 16.5 Volts DC 10.5 to 16.5 Volts DC
Output Voltage: 115 volts AC ±5% 115 volts AC ±5%
Output Frequency: 60 Hz ± 1 Hz, 60 Hz ± 1 Hz,
Modified Sinewave Modified Sinewave
Idle Current: 0.090A 0.090A
Efficiency: >90% >90%
Thermal Protection: Proportional Proportional
power reduction power reduction
Overload Protection: Dual mode limiter Dual mode limiter
Dimensions: 3 1 / 8 ” H x 12” W x 2 3 / 8 ” D 3 1 / 8 ” H x 12” W x 3 1 / 8 ” D
Weight: 3.4 lbs. 4.3 lbs.
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