Traxxas 56086-4, Owner'S Manual

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E-REVO BRUSHLESS • 11
TRAXXAS TQ
i
RADIO SYSTEM
2-4
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two NiMH or LiPo
batteries equipped with Traxxas High-Current Connectors are required.
LiPo batteries are recommended for best performance. Traxxas Power
Cell batteries are strongly recommended for maximum performance. The
following chart lists all the available Power Cell batteries for your model:
SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries
you select. You MUST use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery
damage with the potential for fire will result (see Warnings and
Precautions for full details). Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine
Traxxas EZ-Peak iD charger for easy charging and maximum battery life
and performance.
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab
and sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in
the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a
solid green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter
batteries may be weak, discharged or
possibly installed incorrectly. Replace
with new batteries. The power indicator
light does not indicate the charge level
of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section on page 32 for more information on
the transmitter Status LED codes.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity of
the batteries. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
32 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries (part #2914). Do
not use rechargeable AA
batteries to power the TQi
transmitter, as they will not
provide sufficient voltage
for optimum transmitter
performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light on the transmitter) to
avoid losing control.
LiPo Batteries
2872X
5000mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPO Battery
2843X 5800mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPO Battery
2869X 7600mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPO Battery
NiMH Batteries
2923X
Battery, Power Cell, 3000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2940X
Battery, Series 3 Power Cell, 3300mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2950X Battery, Series 4 Power Cell, 4200mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2960X Battery, Series 5 Power Cell, 5000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
Charger
Part
Number
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible Battery iD
EZ-Peak Plus, 4-amp 2970 YES YES YES
EZ-Peak Dual, 8-amp 2972 YES YES YES