Installing Transmitter Batteries - Traxxas Summit 5607 Owner's Manual

INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

Your TQ 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 lifting the door up.*
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 power indicator light does
not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the
model. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 29 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
*Always keep your Quick Reference Guide in your transmitter.
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
INSTALLING BATTERY PACKS
The Summit requires two fully charged NiMH battery packs. These
batteries are included with the model.
Using Different Battery Configurations
The battery compartments in the Summit 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 Summit 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.
Foam Spring
Cushion Clip
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 included
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 retainer tab.
4. Route the battery
wire through the slot
near the vent.
7-cell Battery Orientation
Retainer
Tab
Battery Wire Slot
If the power indicator 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
29 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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