Charging the Receiver Batteries
To power the radio system
in the truck, your Revo is
equipped with the RX
Power Pack, a rechargeable
5-cell nickel metal hydride
(NiMh) battery pack. The RX
Power Pack must be fully
charged before running the
truck. The supplied RX
Power Charger is a peak-
detecting unit that will
charge the supplied RX
Power Pack in about 1 hour.
The peak detection circuitry
automatically shuts off the charger when the maximum charge has been
achieved. Revo has a built in charging jack so you do not have to remove
the battery pack from the model. The long charger cord allows easy
handling of the truck while the battery is charging.
1.
The RX Power Charger can operate on either A/C or D/C power*. An
A/C power supply is supplied with Revo. Plug the end of the A/C
adapter into the back of the charger.
2.
Plug the A/C power supply into any 110 volt wall outlet. The charger
light should glow steady green (no battery connected).
3.
Plug the charger output cord into the charging jack located under the
right front of the truck. The charging jack is
protected by a rubber plug.
4.
The green light on the charger should begin
to flash quickly indicating that fast charging
is in progress.
5.
When the light turns solid green (not
flashing) the battery pack is fully charged
and ready for use.
6.
Put the rubber plug back over the charging
jack on the truck.
After fast charging has completed, the RX
Power Charger continues to charge in
trickle (slow) charge mode. It will continue
until the battery is disconnected. The RX
Power Charger will automatically shut off
after 90 minutes of fast charging time.
When the charger is not in use, wind the
charging cord around the cord holder.
To secure the cord, insert the end of it into
the retaining slot on either end of the cord holder. The RX Power
Charger is equipped with mounting holes in the back of the
case to allow convenient, out-of-the-way wall mounting.
The RX Power Charger can be powered by our
optional D/C car adapter. It features a tangle-
free, extra long wire and integrated fuse. The
long charging cord allows the model to remain
outside the car while charging.
Caution!
Never
charge batteries in an enclosed car interior or
while driving. Never leave charging batteries
unattended. Monitor them closely.
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 the Traxxas
RX Power Charger). 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.
12 • Revo
Important: When a
rechargeable battery
pack begins to lose its
charge, it will lose power
much quicker than non-
rechargeable batteries.
To prevent losing control
of your model, you must
stop driving immediately
at the first sign of weak
batteries. A flashing red LED
on the OptiDrive ESM
indicates low voltage.
Other indications of weak
on-board batteries
include sluggish steering
response and shortened
radio range.
Charger Specifications
:
Input voltage:
10.6/16v (min/max)
Fast charge current:
750/1000mA (min/max)
Slow (trickle) charge current:
22/55mA (min/max)
Delta Peak:
10mv
Maximum charge time:
90 minutes
The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
* With optional D/C car adapter
