Installing Transmitter Batteries - Traxxas 1/16 Summit VXL Brushless 7207 Owner's Manual

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 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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SETTING UP THE ANTENNA
The receiver antenna has been set up
and installed from the factory. The
antenna is secured by a 3x4mm set
screw. To remove the antenna tube,
simply remove the set screw with the
included 1.5mm wrench.
When reinstalling the antenna,
slide the antenna wire into the bottom
of the antenna tube until the white
tip of the antenna exits the top of
the tube. Carefully curve the white
tip over the antenna tube and install
the antenna tip to hold it in place.
Next, insert the antenna tube into the
mount. Make sure the antenna wire is
in the antenna mount slot, then install
the set screw next to the antenna tube.
Use the supplied 1.5mm wrench to tighten the screw just until the
antenna tube is securely in place. Do not over tighten. Do not bend
or kink the antenna wire! See the side bar for more information.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your model includes a 'wall charger' that will
charge the supplied battery in approximately
six hours. Plug the charger into the wall. Connect
the included battery pack to the charger output
cord. After six hours, unplug the battery from the
charger, and unplug the charger from the wall,
when charging is complete. Never leave a battery
unattended while charging.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Your model includes a 7.2-volt battery pack.
To properly balance the model, it should be installed in the battery
compartment on the left side of the model. Follow these steps to
install the battery:
Battery Installation
1. Open the battery
compartment door by
pressing on the release tabs.
To prevent loss of radio range
Antenna
do not kink or cut the black wire,
Tip
do not bend or cut the metal tip,
and do not cut the white wire at
1.5mm
the end of the metal tip.
Wrench
Antenna
Tube
Set
Correct
Screw
Antenna
Mount
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries, 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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