SPARTAN • 11
TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQ 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 lifting the door up.
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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 Transmitter LED Codes table on page 25 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
The most convenient type of charger for charging the included
battery packs 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 batteries may be charged at
4 amps. The TRX EZ-Peak is a 4 amp charger and will charge one
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.
The Traxxas High Current Connector
Your model is equipped with the patented
Traxxas High-Current Connector. Standard
connectors restrict current flow and are not
capable of delivering the power needed
to maximize the output of the Velineon
Brushless Power system.
The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large contact
surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of
resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas
connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has
to give.
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
25 to identify the code.
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*A Quick Reference Guide has been provided for you in the battery compartment of the transmitter. Always store the Quick Reference Guide in your transmitter.
