Traxxas 6708 Stampede 4X4 VXL Owner's Manual page 14

4. This charger is not designed to charge two packs simultaneously.
If two batteries are plugged into the charger at the same time,
the charger will shut down. Unplug the charger and remove any
installed batteries to reset it.
5. When a cell is completely charged, its corresponding LED will
glow steady green. The 2-cell pack is fully charged when LEDs 1
and 2 are steady green.
Note: If the charger detects any of the battery's cells are already fully
charged when you plug it into the charger, the LEDs corresponding to
the charged cells will not glow steady red and will default to steady
green to indicate those cells are fully charged.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Install the battery pack with
the battery wires facing the
rear of the model. Insert the
tabs of the battery hold-down
into the slots in the rear hold-
down retainer and then place
the battery hold-down over
the post. Secure the battery
hold-down with body clip in
the hole in the post. Do not
connect the battery pack yet.
Using a Different Battery Coniguration
The battery hold-down is capable of accommodating either
side-by-side racing style packs, "hump packs" with a stacked
seventh cell, or the more common stick packs. The battery
compartment is conigured for stick packs from the factory. The
TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
25mm side: Standard
NiMH stick pack setup
23mm side: Side-by-side
NiMH pack setup
number on each side of the hold-down indicates the battery height
in millimeters that hold-down can accommodate. Note that one
side is labeled "25" and the other side is labeled "23". The 25mm
side is for use with typical stick type battery packs. If you are using
side-by-side racing packs, simply flip the hold-down over to the 23mm
side and use it on the opposite side of the chassis. Note: For taller
batteries, an extended battery hold-down, part #6727X, is available
(sold separately). For shorter batteries (6-cell), us the included foam
block in the front of the battery compartment.
Using Other Batteries
Your model is equipped with a state of the art, high-
performance power system. It is designed to be able to low
large amounts of power with the least amount of restriction. The
beneits are drastically increased speed and acceleration. However,
this places extra demands on the battery and electrical system
connections. For best performance, your model requires the use of
battery packs that have cells rated for high discharge and use high-
quality, low-resistance assembly techniques, such as the included
Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do
not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses
in high-powered electric applications. They will lose their punch
and run time and may require frequent replacement. In addition,
poor-quality, high-resistance cell connectors could fail, requiring
disassembly and repair. The main goal is to reduce all sources of
high resistance in the pack. This includes the connector, the
wire, and the bars attaching the cells together. High
pack resistance will create additional heat and
rob you of the full power the cells are capable
of producing. We recommend using Traxxas
Power Cell batteries for best performance.
For a complete list of the Power Cell packs for your model visit:
T r a x x a s . c o m / p o w e r c e l l
The following Traxxas High-
Current Connector packages
are available from your
hobby dealer. When using
adapters, be careful not to
exceed the current rating of
the Molex connector.
Part #3060 Part #3080
Single Male/Female 2-Pack Female
Part #3061 Part #3070
Male Charge Adapter 2-Pack Male
Part #3062
Female Charge Adapter
Battery Compartment Specs:
• 142mm (5.59") long
x 49.5mm (1.95") wide
• Height with stock strap:
23mm (.91") or 25mm (.94")
• Height with Part #6727X
options battery standoffs:
Up to 44mm (1.73")
Note: There is some lex with
the battery strap. It is possible
to it slightly taller batteries in
the compartment.
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