Traxxas 56036 - Manual (Page 11)

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TRAXXAS TQ
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RADIO 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 status LED does
not indicate the charge level of the battery
pack installed in the model. Refer to the
troubleshooting section on page 32 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
Your model requires two fully charged battery packs. Two (2)
Traxxas Power Cell NiMH batteries are supplied with your model.
A charger is not included with your model. Traxxas recommends
the EZ-Peak Plus charger, part #2933, for quick charging of the
included batteries. See Traxxas.com for more information.
INSTALLING BATTERY PACKS
The E-Revo requires two fully charged NiMH battery packs. These
batteries are included with the model.
Using Different Battery Configurations
The battery compartments in the E-Revo are adjustable to
accommodate a large variety of battery packs. From the factory, the
battery compartments are configured to accept the included 7-cell
NiMH stick packs.
The E-Revo battery compartments have three key features for
keeping your batteries secure:
1. A foam rubber cushion
2. A spring clip. This is removable for use with taller batteries.
3. A battery retainer tab. This is adjustable to fit a variety of battery sizes.
We recommend using this combination for all NiMH batteries. Make
sure to adjust the battery retainer tab to keep your battery pack snug
against the foam rubber cushion. This does not need to be very
tight. It only needs to prevent the battery from moving excessively
during use.
Battery Installation
1. Open the battery
compartment door
by pressing on the
release tabs.
2. Install the battery
pack with the battery wires facing the rear of the model.
3. Make sure the battery is snug in the compartment. If not, remove
battery and make
adjustment to the
battery retaining tab.
4. Route the battery wire
through the slot near
the vent.
If the status LED 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
32 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries (part #2914). Do
not use rechargeable AA
batteries to power the TQi
transmitter, as they will not
provide sufficient voltage
for optimum transmitter
performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light) to avoid losing control.
Foam
Cushion
Retainer
Tab
Spring
Clip
Battery Wire Slot
7-cell Battery Orientation
3, 4