Traxxas 68054-4 Owner's Manual page 13

INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQ 2.4GHz 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 compartment door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED 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 17 for more information on
the transmitter status LED codes.
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include a battery or charger. One NiMH or LiPo
battery equipped with a Traxxas High-Current Connector is required.
Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum
performance and safer charging. The following chart lists all the available
Power Cell iD batteries for your model:
LiPo Batteries with iD
2843X 5800mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
2854X 10000mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
2869X 7600mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
NiMH Batteries with iD
2923X Battery, Power Cell, 3000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2940X Battery, Series 3 Power Cell, 3300mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2950X Battery, Series 4 Power Cell, 4200mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
2960X
Battery, Series 5 Power Cell, 5000mAh (NiMH, 7-C flat, 8.4V)
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries must read the
Warnings and Precautions beginning on page 4. You
MUST use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery damage
with the potential for fire will result.
SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you
select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD
charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
NiMH
Charger Part No. Compatible
EZ-Peak Plus,
2970 YES
4 amps
EZ-Peak Live,
2971
YES
12 amps
EZ-Peak Dual,
2972 YES
8 amps
EZ-Peak Live
2973 YES
Dual, 26+ amps
LiPo Battery Max.
Compatible iD Cells
YES YES 3s
YES YES 4s
YES YES 3s
YES YES 4s
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
17 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries (part # 2914) 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)
to avoid losing control.
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