Traxxas SET-57076-4-01 Owner's Manual page 13

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. 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 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 27 for more
information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
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SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two NiMH or
2S/3S LiPo batteries equipped with Traxxas High-Current Connectors
are required. LiPo batteries are recommended for best performance.
Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum
performance and safer charging. The following chart lists available
Power Cell iD batteries for your model:
LiPo Batteries with iD
2872X 5000mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
2843X 5800mAh 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. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
27 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses
AA batteries. Use new
alkaline batteries. Do
not use rechargeable AA
cells to power the TQi
transmitter, as they will not
provide sufficient voltage
for optimum transmitter
performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light) to avoid losing control.
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