Speed Control - Traxxas Summit 5607 Owner's Manual

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All instructions and
precautions outlined in this
manual should be strictly
followed to ensure safe
operation of your model.
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This model is not intended
for use by children under
14 years of age without the
supervision of a responsible
and knowledgeable adult.
Previous experience with
radio controlled models
is recommended. Models
require a higher level of
setup, maintenance, or
support equipment.
For Expert Drivers
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safety precautions
• Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring, exposed
wiring, or a damaged connector.
• Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as
the Traxxas EZ-Peak ™ Charger, Part #2930). Do not exceed the
maximum charge rate of 4 amps.
• Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause burns and
severe damage to the battery pack.
• Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials could be
released. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.
• Store the battery pack in a dry location, away from heat sources
and direct sunlight.
• Nickel Metal Hydride batteries must be recycled or disposed
of properly.
Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery
Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell battery
when it has reached the end of its useful life.
battery in the trash. All Power Cell battery packs display the RBRC
(Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) icon, indicating they
are recyclable. To find a recycling center near you, ask your local
hobby dealer or visit www.call2recycle.org.

SPEED CONTROL

• Disconnect the Batteries: Always disconnect the batteries from
the speed control when not in use.
• Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before
switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic
performance.
• Don't Get Burned: The heat
sink can get extremely hot,
so be careful not to touch
it until it is cool. Supply
adequate airflow for cooling.
• 6 to 14-cells Only: Always
Do not mix battery
adhere to the minimum capacities. Use two
batteries with the
and maximum limitations
same capacity.
of the EVX-2 as stated in
the specifications table. Do not mix battery
types and capacities. Use the same voltage and capacity for both
batteries. Using mismatched battery packs could damage the
batteries and electronic speed control.
• Use Stock Connectors: If you decide to change the battery or
motor connectors, only change one battery or motor connector at
a time. This will prevent damage from accidentally mis-wiring the
speed control. Please note that modified speed controls can be
subject to a rewiring fee when returned for service. Removing the
battery connector on the speed control or using connectors with
no reverse-polarity protection on the speed control will void the
product's warranty.
• Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed or damaged wiring
with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits
• Always Use Heat Sinks: Three heat sinks are factory-installed on
the speed control and must be used for maximum cooling and
performance.
• No Reverse Voltage: The speed control is not protected against
reverse polarity voltage. When changing the battery and/or
motor, be sure to install the same type of connectors to avoid
reverse polarity damage to the speed control. Removing the
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battery connectors on the speed control or using the same-gender
connectors on the speed control will void the product's warranty.
Do not throw your
• Do Not Let the Transistor Tabs Touch: Never allow the three
No previous experience with radio controlled models is required.
separate transistor banks to touch each other or any exposed
Models require a minimum of setup, maintenance, or support equipment.
metal. This will create a short circuit and damage the speed
control. (For example, laying a metal tool across the heat sinks can
damage the speed control.)
Previous experience with radio controlled models is recommended.
Models require a higher level of setup, maintenance, or support equipment.
• No Schottky Diodes: External Schottky diodes are not compatible
with reversing speed controls. Using a Schottky diode with the
Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory. These
EVX-2 will damage the ESC and void the 30-day warranty.
models are capable of high speeds, requiring experienced driving control.
IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
Models require detailed setup, and/or maintenance procedures with required
• For maximum range, always point the front of transmitter toward
support equipment.
the model.
Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory.
• Do not kink the receiver's antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire These models are capable of very high speeds and require an even higher
level of skilled driving control. Models require detailed setup, and/or mainte-
will reduce range.
nance procedures with required support equipment.
• DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver's antenna wire. Cutting the
For Expert Drivers Only. This product is capable of extreme speed
antenna will reduce range.
and acceleration! It carries our highest skill level rating and is intended
• Extend the antenna wire in the model as far as possible for maximum
Do not use a 6-cell
for expert drivers only. Experience with nitro-powered radio controlled
7.2V battery in
range. It is not necessary to extend the antenna wire out of the body,
models is required!
combination with
a 7-cell battery but wrapping or coiling the antenna wire should be avoided.
8.4V pack.
• Do not allow the antenna wire to extend outside the body without
the protection of an antenna tube, or the antenna wire may get cut or
damaged, reducing range. It is recommended to keep the wire inside
the body (in the antenna tube) to prevent the chance of damage.
BELOW TEXT HAS BEEN UPDATED on 3-14-07
Kent wants maintenance text to be at the END
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