Traxxas 82096-4, Owner'S Manual

Page: 13 / 38

TRX-4 • 13
TRAXXAS TQ
i
RADIO SYSTEM
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. 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.
SELECTING BATTERIES AND A CHARGER
FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include a battery or charger. The speed control in
the model is compatible with both LiPo and NiMH batteries. One NiMH
or 2s/3s LiPo battery equipped with a Traxxas High-Current Connector
is required. Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended
for maximum performance and safer charging. The following chart lists
all the available Power Cell batteries for your model:
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries
you select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas
EZ-Peak iD charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and
performance.
LiPo Batteries with iD
2849X
4000mAh 11.1v 3-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
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 with iD
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)
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries must read the
Warnings and Precautions beginning on page 4. You
MUST use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery damage
with the potential for fire will result.
2,3
Charger Part No.
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible
Battery
iD
Max.
Cells
EZ-Peak Plus,
4 amps
2970 YES YES YES 3s
EZ-Peak Live,
12 amps
2971 YES YES YES 4s
EZ-Peak Dual,
8 amps
2972 YES YES YES 3s
EZ-Peak Live
Dual, 26+ amps
2973 YES YES YES 4s