Charging The Receiver Batteries; Battery Care - Traxxas Revo 5310 Owner's Manual

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

Charging the Receiver Batteries

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