Installing Transmitter Batteries; Charging Battery Pack - Traxxas E Revo 5608 Owner's Manual

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 or rechargeable
batteries, such as NiCad or
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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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. Remove the
battery holder. Install
the batteries in the battery
holder. Correct orientation is
indicated in the battery holder. Make
sure the battery holder is plugged into the transmitter.
3. Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the "ON" LED for a solid green
light. Note: Switching the transmitter on with your mobile device
installed will automatically launch the Traxxas Link application.
TQi Docking Base Battery Charging Jack
The Docking Base incorporates a standard
charging jack for use with optional Traxxas
rechargeable NiMH battery pack #3037 and
wall charger #6545 (each sold separately).
Note: The charger and charging jack will
not charge rechargeable AA batteries
installed in the standard 4-cell AA battery
holder supplied with the TQi. Only use the charger and charging
jack with the #3037 Traxxas NiMH battery.
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. Note: The Docking Base will charge your mobile
device as long as the transmitter is turned on.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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 #2930 EZ-Peak NiMH charger for quick-charging the included
batteries. See Traxxas.com for more information about chargers and
the EZ-Peak charger. Note: The EZ-Peak charger is NOT compatible with
LiPo batteries.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Before charging the provided 3-Cell LiPo batteries, please read and
understand all safety precautions at the beginning of this manual.
The included chargers can be used to charge the provided battery
packs. The supplied charger has an output rate of 800mAh (0.8 amps),
and may require up to seven hours to fully charge a battery. For faster
charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus (#2933) can charge at
up to 6 amps to reduce charging time to an hour or less. WARNING:
ONLY use a charger designed for LiPo batteries. NEVER charge a
LiPo battery using a NiMH charger or a NiMH charging mode.
1. Insert the AC power cord into the charger.
2. Insert the AC cord into a wall socket (110-240V). All three LEDs will
light steady green and flash red to indicate the charger is ready to
charge.
3. Plug your Traxxas Power Cell 3-cell LiPo into the charger using its
balance plug. All 3 LEDs will glow steady red. Do not leave battery
and charger unattended while charging.
4. This charger is not designed to charge two packs simultaneously.
If two batteries are plugged into the charger at the same time,
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