SUMMIT • 5
1500
3600
Do not mix battery
capacities. Use two
batteries with the
same capacity.
1500
3600
Do not use a 6-cell 7.2V
battery in combination
with a 7-cell battery
8.4V pack.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery
Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell NiMH
battery when it has reached the end of its useful life.
Do not throw
your battery in the trash
. All Power Cell NiMH battery packs display
the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) icon,
indicating they are recyclable. To find a recycling center near you,
ask your local hobby dealer or visit www.call2recycle.org.
Speed Control
Your model’s electronic speed control (ESC) is an extremely
powerful electronic device capable of delivering high current. Please
closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed
control or other components.
• Always adhere to the minimum and maximum limitations of the
speed control as stated in the
specifications on page 16.
If your ESC operates on two
batteries, do not mix battery
types and capacities. Use the
same voltage and capacity
for both batteries. Using
mismatched battery packs
could damage the batteries
and electronic speed control.
•
Disconnect the Battery:
Always disconnect the battery or batteries
from the speed control when not in use.
• Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink
tubing to prevent short circuits.
•
Transmitter on First:
Switch on your transmitter first before
switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic
performance.
•
Do not remove the heat sinks from the ESC.
Three heat sinks
are factory-installed on the speed control and must be used for
maximum cooling and performance.
•
Don’t Get Burned:
The ESC and motor can become extremely hot
during use, so be careful not to touch them until they cool. Supply
adequate airflow for cooling.
•
Use the Factory-Installed Stock Connectors:
Do not change the
battery and motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause fire or
damage to the ESC. Please note that modified speed controls can
be subject to a rewiring fee when returned for service.
•
No Reverse Voltage:
The ESC is not protected against reverse
polarity voltage.
•
No Schottky Diodes:
External Schottky diodes are not compatible
with reversing speed controls. Using a Schottky diode with your
Traxxas speed control will damage the ESC and void the 30-day
warranty.
LiPo Batteries
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are becoming popular for use
in R/C models due to their compact size, high energy density,
and high-current output. However, these types of batteries
require special care and handling procedures for long life and safe
operation.
Warning: LiPo batteries are intended only for advanced
users that are educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery
use. Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of
14 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a
knowledgeable and responsible adult.
Your model is able to use LiPo batteries with nominal voltage not
to exceed 11.1 volts (3S packs). LiPo batteries have a minimum safe
discharge voltage threshold that should not be exceeded. The EVX-2
electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage
Detection that alerts the driver when LiPo batteries have reached
their minimum voltage (discharge) threshold.
It is the driver’s
responsibility to stop immediately to prevent the battery pack
from being discharged below its safe minimum threshold.
Low-Voltage Detection on the speed control is just one part of a
comprehensive plan for safe LiPo battery use.
It is critical for you,
the user, to follow all other instructions supplied by the battery
manufacturer and the charger manufacturer for proper charging,
use, and storage of LiPo batteries. Do not attempt to charge LiPo
batteries with the Traxxas charger included in this package. Make
sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries.
Be aware
that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental,
or consequential damages arising out of the installation and/or use
of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models.
If you have questions about
LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer
or contact the battery manufacturer.
As a reminder, all batteries
should be recycled at the end of their useful life.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE LIPO BATTERIES OR ANY OTHER TYPE
OF BATTERY WITH THE INCLUDED TRAXXAS CHARGER.
