Revo 3.3
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THE TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHZ RADIO SYSTEM
BATTERY CARE
Some precautions should be taken to maintain the performance of the
rechargeable NiMH receiver pack in your model. Improper use of the
battery pack could result in personal injury or damage to your truck.
Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as Part
#2921 or the Traxxas TRX Power Charger, Part #3030X). Do not exceed
the maximum charge rate of 1 amp.
Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause burns and
severe damage to the battery pack
Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials could be
released. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.
Store the battery pack in a dry location, away from heat sources
and direct sunlight.
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries must be recycled or disposed
of properly.
Do not completely discharge the RX Power Pack or you could damage
it. Do not use dischargers on the pack. Store the battery with at
least 25% charge. Stop running and recharge at the first indication
of reduced voltage.
After connecting a fully-drained battery to the charger it may take
up to 15 seconds for the charger to sense the battery and begin to
charge. To start charging immediately, plug the battery pack into the
charger and then plug the charger into the wall socket.
To prevent losing control of
your model, it is important
to stop at the first sign of
weak receiver battery. Visible
warning signals include
sluggish steering response
and shortened radio range.
In addition, the OptiDrive is
equipped with a low-voltage
indicator and a failsafe circuit.
When the voltage of the
receiver battery drops below
4.3 volts, the “Function” LED
on the OptiDrive will flash
red. If the voltage drops
below 4.3 volts for more than
2 seconds, the OptiDrive
ignores throttle and shift
signals and applies neutral
(failsafe mode). Steering
will still be operational and
the “Function” LED on the
OptiDrive will flash red. The
OptiDrive will stay in failsafe
mode until the power is
turned off or the receiver
battery voltage rises above
4.3 volts for more than
2 seconds. Anytime the
“Function” LED flashes red, it
is time to stop and recharge
your battery pack . Do not
try to continue running your
model with weak receiver
batteries on board.
