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Aerial Assembly.
As the aerial wire on 2.4GHz systems is so short you do not need to protrude through the body shell and it can be left to stand directly from the receiver. If
you want the security of an aerial tube anyway simply cut it short, and insert in the usual way but do NOT bend over the last 5mm of aerial wire to retain it
under the rubber cap, the last two inches of aerial wire need to be straight with no kinks for maximum range and control with 2.4GHz systems.
First be sure to insert the wire up through the top chassis aerial mount hole from below. Pull the rubber tube cap off the aerial tube and push the wire all the
way through the aerial tube until the first 5mm of wire shows out of the other end. Push Aerial tube into mounting hole in upper chassis until firmly seated.
Charging/Installing the Battery.
Always store your model with the battery pack unplugged and removed. Always charge your battery away from
the vehicle. The included 800mAh mains LiPo balance charger will take up to 3.5 hours to re-charge the LiPo
battery depending on how discharged it is.
Before you start charging ensure that your LiPo battery is put inside the Voltz Vault safety LiPo sack.
(Lipo batteries can be dangerous and must be handled with care. Before commencing with charging ensure you
familiarise yourself with our safety guidelines at the back of the manual. Failure to do so could result in injury
or damage. Lipo batteries require completely different charging and care than NiCd and NiMH batteries and must be used with a LiPo specific charger.
Misuse can result in fire, personal injury and/or damage to property. The user assumes all liability and risk associated with the use of Lithium-Polymer (Li-
Po) batteries. Immediately return the battery, unused, if you do not agree with these terms).
WARNING! NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY UNATTENDED WHILE ON CHARGE.
The supplied charger can charge either 2s or 3s (cell number) LiPo batteries. The supplied battery is a 2s
ensure you plug it into the correct 2s balance port.
When the charger is connected to the mains power the power LED will turn green. Once your connect your
balance connector to the charger the status LED will turn Red indicating that charging is in progress. Once the
battery is fully charged the status LED will turn green. If you experience the LED blinking red then there is an
error with either the battery or charger.
When charging a completely discharged battery, the charger can become hot to touch. NEVER LEAVE THE
BATTERY CHARGING UNATTENDED. Always
disconnect the charger from the mains supply
and the battery pack when not in use.
To install a charged battery into the vehicle,
remove the body clips and remove the bodyshell.
Remove the battery retainer clips, insert battery
and reinstall retainer with the flat side facing the
battery and re-insert clips.
Notes on Battery use:
Always allow the battery cool after use, before
recharging.
Always inspect the battery before charging.
Any bare wires, split heat shrink or leakage is a sure sign of abuse.
Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
Do not disassemble the battery or cut the connector wires.
If the battery connector, battery case or cable insulation get hot enough to melt or split there is most likely a
serious problem with your model, driveline, battery wires or speed controller. Find and correct the problem
before installing another charged battery pack.
(please refer to our detailed LiPo handling page at the back of the instructions)
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