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CJI 150 Jump Starter/PowerPack Operating Instructions ©2009 Cobra Electronics Corporation Version D Printed in China Part No.
Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CJI 150 jump starter/power pack. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service. Easy-to-use and designed for reliable service, the 100W Mobile power pack can run many AC appliances and 12V DC appliance whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road. Important: Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your mobile power pack.
Introduction Buttons, Switches & Indicatiors 9 10 8 6 7 1 2 1. USB power port 2. USB power indicator 3. USB/LED power switch 3 4. Charging indicator 4 5. Charging jack 6. Battery level indicators 7. Battery level button 8. Battery connection indicator 11 5 12 9. Reverse polarity indicator 17 10. 120V AC power switch 14 11. 120V AC socket / cover 13 12. LED work lights 13. 12V DC socket / cover 14. Jump start power switch 15. Positive battery clamp (red) 16.
Introduction Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: For Assistance in the U.S.A. Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone). Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Contents How to Use Your Cobra CJI 150 Introduction...........................................................................................A1 Features of This Product • 100W AC output for operating household appliances Our thanks to you What’s included Buttons, Switches & Indicators ..................................................A2 • 12 Volt DC power outlet for DC accessories & appliances Customer Assistance......................................................................A3 Conventions ....
Introduction Important: Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your mobile power pack. Any misoperation or misusing may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Please keep this manual for future reference. The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
Introduction Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Charge unit fully prior to use. Keep unit clear of fire and water. The 100W mobile power pack is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices. WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children. The power pack generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet.
Introduction WARNING: Fire hazard The jump start feature is designed for short term operation only- less than 5 seconds. Operating the jump start feature for more than 5 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the power pack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump start.
Introduction 7. Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid when you work near batteries. 8. Have plenty of fresh water, soap and a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries in case of contact with battery acid. Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte. 9. The product is supplied with a rechargeable, sealed lead acid battery. This battery is self contained and not easily replaceable.
Introduction Controls and Indicators: 1. USB power port Provides 5 volts output for consumer electronics devices. 2. USB power indicator Illuminates when USB port is in use. 3. USB/LED power switch If the switch is flipped left, the USB port can provide power. Flipped right, the white LED lamps illuminate. Center position, the USB port and LED lamps are off. 4. Charging indicator 2-color LED indicator.
Introduction 9. Reverse polarity indicator Red LED indicates jump start connection to battery is incorrect. 10. 120V AC power switch When this switch is on, the 120V AC is available at the 120V AC socket. 11. 120V AC socket Power outlet for AC accessories. 12. LED lights Four white LED lights for emergency use. 13. 12V DC socket Easy-access output port to charge 12V accessories. Note: The unit contains 15A fuse for over current protection.
Operation CAUTION: Read all operating instructions before operating the power pack. The power pack is not intended for use as a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). The unit should be operated only in locations that meet the following requirements: Dry Don’t allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the unit. Cool Ambient air temperature should be between -10° and 40° C (14° and 104° F) – the cooler the better within this range.
Operation Some devices you can power up: • 13” TV (80W) • Video Game System (20W) • Weather Radio (10W) Operating AC appliances 1. Check battery status to ensure the battery is fully charged. 2. Open the AC Outlet cover. 3. Turn the AC socket switch ON. 4. Plug the AC appliance into AC outlets. 5. Turn the AC appliance ON. 6. Recharge the power pack immediately after use. See “recharging the power pack battery” (page 12).
Operation Problem appliances The output of the power pack inverter is non-sinusoidal. Some equipment may be damaged by the inverter’s modified sine wave output (non-sinusoidal). Some appliance, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the inverter. • Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged. • Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliance, and other loads may be damaged.
Operation Jump starting a vehicle’s engine You can use the power pack to jump start a vehicle (or boat engine) that has a 12V starting battery using the jump start cables supplied with the unit. WARNING: Fire Hazard A reverse polarity connection may cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Never allow cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor.
Operation To jump start a vehicle continued: 7. Switch off the jump start power switch. 8. Remove the red positive (+) clamp and then the black negative (-) clamp. Recharging the power pack battery CAUTION: Do not operate AC or DC appliance while the power pack is being charged. Charging with the AC charging adapter Using the AC charging adapter is the simplest method for recharging the battery. While charging from an AC source, the charging status LED indicator will light red.
Applications & Troubleshooting Applications AC Appliance Watts Required Cordless Phone (Stand-by) 5 Weather Radio 8 Portable Stereo 10 Florescent Work Light 14 Fan 20 Laptop Computer 25 Incandescent Lamp Work Light 40 13" Color Television 60 DC Appliance Watts Required Cellular Phone 6 Portable CD Player 10 Portable Cooler 30 Hours* 16 10 7 4 4 3 1.5 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The power pack can not jump start vehicle The battery in the power pack Charge it for at 23 hours is not fully charged The engine start capacity exceeds the power pack jump start capacity. The charging status LED indicator does not light. The charging status LED indicator still lights red and has not charged to steady after 50 hours of charging. The AC appliance does not operate; audible alarm is not sounding. Run time for appliance is less than expected.
Specifications 12 DC Power: Internal battery (Capacity/Type) DC power socket (maximum continuous load) DC fuse 7Ah/12V sealed lead-acid battery 8A 15A AC Power: Output power • Continuous AC output power • Five minute AC output power • AC output surge capacity Output voltage Output frequency Output wave form No load current draw Input voltage range Low battery shutdown Low battery shutdown resume High battery voltage shutdown Over temperature shutdown Overload shutdown Operating temperature range Storage t
Product Service For any questions about operating this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store. See customer assistance on page A3. If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra first before sending your unit. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your jumpstarter/power pack to the Cobra factory.
Warranty and Trademark Acknowledgement For Products Purchased in the U.S.A. Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra jump starter/power pack, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
