DCB M41 WIDEBODY • 13
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 compartment 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 or freshly
charged 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 29 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
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RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two LiPo batteries
equipped with Traxxas High-Current Connectors are required;
3-cell
LiPo batteries are recommended for best performance.
Traxxas Power Cell batteries are strongly recommended for maximum
performance. The following chart lists all available Traxxas LiPo batteries
for your model:
WARNING: Burn Hazard. Do not use NiMH batteries in this boat as it
is set up from the factory. The batteries will become extremely hot,
and damage or injury could occur. See the Adjusting Your Model
section for important boat setup instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POWER USERS:
The DCB M41 Widebody
is extremely fast. Constant, full-speed operation on two 3-cell LiPo
batteries (6S total) can severely reduce your run time, cause electrical
components to become very hot, and also cause rapid wear of
components. For the best performance and service life from your
boat, be sure to read and follow all safety warnings and precautions
(page 3), driving recommendations (page 20), and maintenance
instructions (page 25) in this manual.
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.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity
of the batteries. Check
rechargeable batteries for
a full charge. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
29 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses
AA batteries. Use new
alkaline batteries. Do
not use rechargeable AA
cells 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) to avoid losing control.
LiPo Batteries
2872X
5000mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPO Battery*
2878X
8400 mAh 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
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
2, 3
*Recommended
