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SUMMIT
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When rechargeable batteries
begin to lose their charge,
they will fade much faster
than alkaline dry cells. Stop
immediately at the first sign
of weak batteries. Never turn
the transmitter off when the
battery pack is plugged
in. The model could run out
of control.
6-cell Battery Orientation
Alternate Rear Position
6-cell Battery Orientation
Retainer Tabs
INSTALLING BATTERY PACKS
The Summit requires two fully charged battery packs. These batteries
are included with the model.
Using Different Battery Configurations
The battery compartments in the Summit are adjustable to
accommodate a large variety of battery packs. Depending on model,
the battery compartments are configured at the factory to accept
either 7-cell NiMH stick packs or 2-Cell LiPo battery packs.
The Summit battery compartments have three key features for keeping
your batteries secure:
1. A foam rubber cushion
2. A spring clip (This is removable for use with taller batteries.)
3. A battery retainer tab (This is adjustable to fit a variety of battery sizes.)
We recommend using this combination for all batteries. Make sure to
adjust the battery retainer tab to keep your battery pack snug against
the foam rubber cushion. This does not need to be very tight. It only
needs to prevent the battery from moving excessively during use.
Battery Installation
Note: Images reflect NiMH batteries. LiPo battery installation is the same
unless otherwise noted.
1. Open the battery
compartment door by
pressing on the release
tabs.
2. Install the provided
battery pack with the
battery wires facing the
rear of the model.
3. Make sure the
battery is snug in the
compartment. If not,
remove the battery and make adjustment to the battery retainer tab.
4. Route the battery wire through the slot near the vent.
5. Close the battery door, making sure not to pinch the battery wires.
Be sure both release tabs are fully engaged with the door. Do not
connect the battery packs to the EVX-2 at this time. Note: always
unplug the batteries and remove from the model after use.
6-cell battery packs: Swap
the battery retainer tabs
from the left and right
battery compartments.
This will provide
additional adjustment
needed to keep the 6-cell
battery packs snug against the foam rubber cushions.
Adjusting Battery Position
The best handling and
performance is achieved
when the batteries are
positioned to the front of
the battery compartment
(against the foam rubber
cushion). However,
you can reposition the
batteries to change the weight distribution and handling if desired.
The Summit includes an extra set of battery retainer tabs that can be
used in the front of the battery compartment to move the batteries
toward the rear of the truck.
When using the battery retainer tabs in the front of the battery
compartment, use two 3x10 countersunk cap screws to retain each
battery retainer tab. Do not use the battery retainer tabs in the front
of the battery compartments when using LiPo batteries that are not
in a hard plastic case.
Foam
Cushion
Retainer
Tab
Spring
Clip
Battery Wire Slot
7-cell Battery Orientation
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