Traxxas XRT ULTIMATE - Traxxas TQi Radio & Velineon Power System; Batteries, Chargers, and Transmitter Setup

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TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
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 LED for a solid green
light.
If the status LED ashes red, the transmitter
batteries may be weak, discharged, or possibly
installed incorrectly. Replace with new batteries.
The status LED does not indicate the charge
level of the battery pack installed in the
model. Refer to the troubleshooting section on page 31 for more
information on the transmitter status LED codes.
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include batteries or a charger. Two identical
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries equipped with Traxxas iD® High-
Current Connectors are required. Do not use Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) batteries. Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly
recommended for maximum performance and safer charging.
The following chart lists the available Power Cell batteries for
your model:
Note: When operating the XRT Ultimate with 4s LiPo batteries and
stock gearing, the top speed is 50+mph. 2s/3s LiPo performance
will be much slower.
DO NOT use NiMH batteries
with the VXL-8s electronic
speed control. The batteries
will become extremely hot and
damage or injury could occur.
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.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries (part #2914). Do not
use rechargeable AA batteries
to power the TQi transmitter,
as they will not provide
sucient voltage for optimum
transmitter performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the rst sign of
weak batteries (ashing red
light on the transmitter) to
avoid losing control.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity of
the batteries. If you see any
other ashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
31 to identify the code.
2,32,3
LiPo Batteries with iD
2872X 5000mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3s) 25C LiPo iD Battery*
2857X 6400mAh 11.1v 3-Cell (3s) 25C LiPo iD Battery*
2889X 5000mAh 14.8v 4-Cell (4s) 25C LiPo iD Battery*
2890X 6700mAh 14.8v 4-Cell (4s) 25C LiPo iD Battery
*Requires additional battery pack spacers for proper tment (part #7819, sold separately).
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries must read the
Warnings and Precautions beginning on page 4. You
MUST use a LiPo balance charger for LiPo batteries or battery
damage with the potential for fire will result.
Charger Part No.
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible
Battery
iD
Max.
Cells
EZ-Peak Plus,
4 amps
2970 YES YES YES 3s
EZ-Peak Live,
12 amps
2971 YES YES YES 4s
EZ-Peak Dual,
8 amps
2972 YES YES YES 3s
EZ-Peak Live
Dual, 26 amps
2973 YES YES YES 4s
EZ-Peak Plus 4s,
8 amps
2981 YES YES YES 4s
4 AA Alkaline