TRAXXAS RALLY • 11
TRAXXAS TQ
i
RADIO & VELINEON POWER 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 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 28 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Use the included charger to charge the included battery pack. The
battery pack should be removed from the vehicle before charging. Do
not leave the battery unattended while charging.
It is normal for the
battery to become slightly warm as it nears full-charge, but the battery
should never become hot. If the battery becomes hot, disconnect it from the
charger immediately.
1. Plug the charger into the wall. The LED on the charger should
glow green.
2. Connect the included battery pack to the charger output cord. The
LED will glow red indicating the battery is charging.
3. A completely discharged 3000 mAh battery will charge for
approximately 8 hours with the included charger. The LED will turn
green when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the battery
from the charger after charging.
Using Other Chargers
Another convenient option for charging the included battery
is an AC peak-detecting charger that plugs directly into an AC
wall outlet, such as the TRX EZ-Peak
™
(Part #2930)
. It contains
special peak-detection circuitry that automatically shuts the
charger off when the battery is fully charged.
For faster charging, the included battery may be charged at
4 amps. The TRX EZ-Peak
™
is a 4 amp charger and will charge
the included battery in only 45 minutes!
Caution
: Never use a 15-minute timed charger to recharge
your model’s battery packs. Overcharging may result, causing
damage to the battery packs.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses
AA batteries. Use new
alkaline batteries, or
rechargeable batteries
such as NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) batteries in your
transmitter. Make sure
rechargeable batteries are
fully charged according
to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your
transmitter, be aware
that when they begin
to lose their charge, they
lose power more quickly
than regular alkaline
batteries.
Caution: Discontinue
running your model at the
first sign of weak batteries
(flashing red light on the
transmitter) to avoid losing
control.
If the power indicator 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
28 to identify the code.
2,3
2
3
1
Disconnected
Connected
