Installing Battery Packs; Stick Packs; Side-By-Side Packs; Using Side-By-Side Packs - Traxxas E-Maxx 3906 Owner's Manual

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Installing Battery Packs

Right Charger
The E-Maxx requires two fully charged 7.2 volt NiCd or NiMH
The most convenient
battery packs. Do not run the E-Maxx with just one battery.
type of charger is an AC
These batteries are not included with the model. You can use
peak-detecting charger that
either side-by-side racing style packs or the more common stick
plugs directly into an AC wall
packs. The battery compartments on the E-Maxx are designed to
outlet. It contains special
handle both. The E-Maxx's run time is greatly affected by the
peak-detection circuitry that
automatically shuts the milliamp hour (mAh) rating of the batteries. A 3000 mAh battery
charger off when the battery
pack will theoretically run twice as long as a 1500 mAh sport
is fully charged.
pack. Follow the charger manufacturer's directions for charging
and caring for your battery packs.
If you're using a 15-minute
timed charger, always fully
The battery compartments are configured for stick packs from
discharge the battery pack
the factory. If you are using side-by-side racing packs, then you
before each charge. Some
will need to reconfigure the battery hold downs as shown:
high mAh battery packs
(1500 mAh or higher) require

Stick packs

more than the standard 15
1. Remove the body clip securing the battery hold down. Lift
minutes of charge time. If the
battery pack is cold after 15
minutes of charging, add
2. Slide the battery pack in place. Swing the hold down back in
another 5 minutes of charge
time. Closely monitor the
battery pack and stop
3. Secure it with the body clip. Use the upper hole in the post.
charging it when it begins to
feel warm to the touch. Never
leave a battery charging
unattended. Always follow
charger manufacturer's
instructions.
If the radio system
doesn't appear to
work when the
transmitter and model
switches are turned on,
check for correct battery
installation.
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the end of the hold down and swing it out.
and over the post.
Repeat for the other pack.
Using stick packs

Side-by-side packs

When using side-by-side packs, the battery retainer must be
completely removed and flipped over.
1. Remove the shoulder screw which acts as the hinge for the
battery retainer. Replace the shoulder screw with the
supplied metal post (found in your instruction manual
packet).
2. Install the batteries in the compartment and then place the
battery hold down over the posts with the flat side facing up.
3. Secure the battery hold down with body clips in the lower
holes in the posts.

Using side-by-side packs

See page 25 for information about installing 7-cell (8.4 volt)
battery packs in the E-Maxx.