36234-8 Charger and Battery Traxxas Owner’s Manual

: September 18, 2024
: Traxxas

Table of Contents

36234-8 Charger and Battery Traxxas
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
INTRODUCTION
FCC Compliance
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Documents / Resources

36234-8 Charger and Battery Traxxas

Product Information

Model: 36234-8
Company: Traxxas
Radio System: Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz
Compliance: FCC Class B, Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS-210

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Proceed
Make sure to read through the Owner’s Manual completely before operating the model to ensure proper setup and safety.
Safety Precautions
Follow all safety precautions outlined in the manual to prevent accidents or damage while operating the model.
Tools, Supplies, and Required Equipment
Ensure you have all the necessary tools, supplies, and equipment listed in the manual for maintenance and operation.
Anatomy of the Bigfoot
Familiarize yourself with the different parts and components of the model to understand its structure and functions.
Quick Start: Getting Up to Speed
Follow the Quick Start path provided in the manual for a speedy setup and operation of your model.
The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz Radio System
Learn about the features and operation of the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz radio system for effective control of your model.
Adjusting the Electronic Speed Control
Refer to the instructions on adjusting the electronic speed control to customize the performance of your model.
Driving Your Model
Understand the driving techniques and best practices for operating your model in various conditions.
Adjusting Your Model
Learn how to make adjustments to optimize the performance and handling of your model based on your preferences.
Maintaining Your Model
Follow the maintenance procedures outlined in the manual to keep your model in top condition for long-lasting enjoyment.

FAQ

How do I register my model?
To register your product for better customer service, go to Traxxas.com/register within 10 days of purchase.
What should I do for FCC compliance?
Ensure that your device complies with FCC Class B regulations to avoid interference and maintain proper operation.
How can I comply with Industry Canada standards?
For Industry Canada compliance, follow ICES-003 and RSS-210 guidelines to prevent interference issues with your device.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Bigfoot® Monster Truck by Traxxas. This officially licensed replica captures the aggressive stance and tall, drive- over-anything ground clearance of its full-size counterpart. Based on the best-selling Stampede, the Bigfoot is built for high-speed action and all- terrain fun and features a powerful Titan® 12T 550 motor, waterproof electronics, long-travel suspension, and a smooth XL-5 electronic speed control. The factory-installed heavy duty suspension components add next-level durability and the clipless body maximizes convenience. The wheels and tires feature realistic tread patterns and rubber compounds for long life and superb driving. This manual contains the instructions you will need to operate, and maintain your model so that you can enjoy it for years to come. We want you to feel confident that you own one of the best-performing models in the market and that it is backed by a team of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory support possible. Traxxas models are about experiencing total performance and satisfaction, not just with your model, but also with the company that stands behind it.

We know you’re excited about getting your new model on the road, but it’s very important that you take some time to read through the Owner’s Manual. This manual contains all the necessary set-up and operating procedures that allow you to unlock the performance and potential that Traxxas engineers designed into your model. Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual. Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

Traxxas Support
Traxxas support is with you every step of the way. Refer to the next page to find out how to contact us and what your support options are.

Quick Start
This manual is designed with a Quick Start path that outlines the necessary procedures to get your model up and running in the shortest time possible. If you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, you will find it helpful and fast. Be sure and read through the rest of the manual to learn about important safety, maintenance, and adjustment procedures. Turn to page 9 to begin.

REGISTERING YOUR MODEL

To serve you better as our customer, please register your product within 10 days of your purchase online at Traxxas.com/register.
Traxxas.com/register.

FCC Compliance

This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential settings. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not operated per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by FCC and Industry Canada for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

TQ Radio System

Operation Frequency: 2406~2453 MHz
Maximum Radio Frequency Power: Maximum Peak Power -1 dBm

Traxxas High-Current Connector

Operation Frequency: 13.56 MHz
Maximum Radio Frequency Power: Maximum Peak Power -29.27 dBuA/m @ 10m

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect.
Before running your model, look over this entire manual and examine the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has been run.

WARNINGS, HELPFUL HINTS, & CROSS-REFERENCES
Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them!

An important warning about personal safety or avoiding damage to your model and related components.
Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier and more fun.
Refers you to a page with a related topic.

SUPPORT

If you have any questions about your model or its operation, call the Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)*
Technical support is available 7 days a week from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm central time. Technical assistance is also available at Traxxas.com. You may also e-mail customer support with your question at support@Traxxas.com. Join thousands of registered members in our online community at Traxxas.com.
Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online at Traxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping and handling costs, by purchasing replacement parts from your local dealer.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs. We want you to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model!

Traxxas

6250 Traxxas Way McKinney, Texas 75070
Phone: 972-549-3000
Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS
Internet
- Traxxas.com
- E-mail: support@Traxxas.com

Entire contents ©2024 Traxxas. All rights reserved. Traxxas, Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Traxxas. Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

BIGFOOT® [and/or other applicable mark(s)] is a registered trademark of BIGFOOT 4X4, Inc.
FIRESTONE and the FIRESTONE logo are trademarks of Bridgestone Brands, LLC and Bridgestone Licensing Services, Inc.
Copyright ©2024 Bigfoot, Inc., 2286 Rose Lane, Pacific, MO 63069 USA Bigfoot4x4.com. All Rights Reserved.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model.
This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult.

Skill Level 1
No previous experience with radio controlled models is required. Models require a minimum of setup, maintenance, or support equipment.

All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury. The precautions and instructions provided or available for this product(s) should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to.

Important Points to Remember

Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of people. Your model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone.
Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference can cause momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model to prevent collisions.
The motor, battery, charger, and speed control can become hot during use. Be careful to avoid getting burned.
Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

Speed Control
Your XL-5 is an extremely powerful electronic device capable of delivering high current. Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed control or other components.

15-Turn Motor Limit: The XL-5 has a 15-turn modified motor limit for 540-size motors and a 12-turn modified motor limit for 550-size motors with 0 timing when the motor is properly geared. If the motor or speed control is overheating, try a smaller pinion gear. Do not attempt to use a more powerful motor (fewer turns) than the above-mentioned motor limits or you could experience frequent thermal shutdown.
Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.
Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance.
Use Neutrally Timed Motors: For reverse use, the motors must have 0° timing. Modified motors (with adjustable end bells) timed to 0° or Johnson/ Mabuchi (closed-end bell) motors are recommended. Using motors with other than 0° timing will draw excess current in reverse, and can result in the speed control overheating and premature motor wear.
4-7 NiMH cells or 2 LiPo cells (2s) Only: The XL-5 can only accept a maximum input voltage of 8.4 volts (NiMH), 7.4 volts (2s LiPo). Always adhere to the minimum and maximum limitations of the XL-5 as stated in the specifications table.
Use the Factory Installed Connectors: If you decide to change the battery or motor connectors, only change one battery or motor connector at a time. This will prevent accidentally miswiring the speed control. If the XL-5 is not wired exactly as shown in the diagram, it can be damaged! Please note that modified speed controls can be subject to a rewiring fee when returned for service.
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 battery connectors on the speed control or using the same-gender connectors on the speed control will void the product’s warranty.
Motor Capacitors Required: Three 0.1µF (50V) ceramic capacitors should be properly installed on every motor to prevent radio interference. Capacitors have been provided with the XL-5.
No Schottky Diodes: External Schottky diodes are not compatible with reversing speed controls. Using a Schottky diode with the XL-5 will damage the ESC and void the 30-day warranty.

Recycling Your Traxxas iD® NiMH Batteries
Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle iD® NiMH batteries when they reach the end of their useful life. Do not throw your battery in the trash. All Traxxas iD® NiMH 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.

WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!

FIRE HAZARD! Your model can use LiPo batteries. Charging and discharging batteries have the potential for fire, explosion, serious injury, and property damage if not performed per the instructions. Before use, read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions, warnings, and precautions. In addition, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries pose a SEVERE risk of fire if not properly handled per the instructions and require special care and handling procedures for long life and safe operation. LiPo batteries are intended only for advanced users who are educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use. Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of 18 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and responsible adult. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Important Warnings for users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries:

Your model can use LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage threshold that should not be exceeded. The electronic speed control is equipped with built-in voltage detection that alerts the driver when LiPo batteries have reached their minimum voltage (discharge) threshold. It is the driver’s responsibility to stop immediately to prevent the battery pack from being discharged below its safe minimum threshold.
Low-voltage detection is just one part of a comprehensive plan for safe LiPo battery use. It is critical to follow all instructions for safe and proper charging, use, and storage of LiPo batteries. Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. If you have questions about LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer. As a reminder, all batteries should be recycled at the end of their useful life.
ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a balanced adapter port to charge LiPo batteries. Never use NiMH or NiCad-type chargers or charge modes to charge LiPo batteries. DO NOT charge LiPo batteries with a NiMH-only charger. The use of a NiMH or NiCad charger or charge mode will damage LiPo batteries and may cause fire, personal injury, and/or property damage.
NEVER charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel. Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging, cell imbalance, cell damage, and fire.
ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before charging. Look for any loose leads or connectors, damaged wire insulation, damaged cell packaging, impact damage, fluid leaks, swelling (a sign of internal damage), cell deformity, missing labels, or any other damage or irregularity. If any of these conditions are observed, do not charge or use the battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions included with your battery to properly and safely dispose of the battery.
DO NOT store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other batteries or battery packs of any type, including other LiPos.
Store and transport your battery pack(s) in a cool dry place. DO NOT store in direct sunlight. DO NOT allow the storage temperature to exceed 140°F or 60°C, such as in the trunk of a car, or the cells may be damaged and create a fire risk.
DO NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
DO NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery pack from loose cells.

Charging and handling precautions for all battery types:

Use the supplied NiMH charger to charge the included battery. DO NOT attempt to charge LiPo batteries or any other type of battery with this charger.
BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry), specification, and configuration of, ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry), specification, and configuration of the battery to be charged. DO NOT exceed the maximum manufacturer-recommended charge rate.
DO NOT attempt to charge batteries that have an internal charge circuit or a protection circuit, batteries that have been altered from the original manufacturer configuration, or batteries that have missing or unreadable labels, preventing you from properly identifying the battery type and specifications.
ALWAYS use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries.
DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other. This will cause the battery to short circuit and create the risk of fire.
While charging or discharging, place the battery (all types of batteries) in a fire retardant/fireproof container and on a non-flammable surface such as concrete.
DO NOT charge batteries inside of an automobile. DO NOT charge batteries while driving in an automobile. No cord is supplied. Use a cord long enough to allow the battery to be charged outside of an automobile when using the automobile’s auxiliary power socket. If the cord will not reach outside of the automobile, find another power source.
NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet, or on any other flammable material.
ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the charging area.
DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while charging, discharging, or anytime the charger is ON with a battery connected. If there are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug the charger from the power source and disconnect the battery from the charger.
DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of the charger or battery.
If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, DO NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.
Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries to flame or another source of ignition. Toxic materials could be released. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.
If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C), immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue charging.
Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before charging).
ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not in use.
ALWAYS unplug the battery from the electronic speed control when the model is not in use and when it is being stored or transported.
DO NOT disassemble the charger.
REMOVE the battery from your model or device before charging.
DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture. For indoor use only.
DO NOT use an adapter of any kind or modify or change the battery plug/connector.
ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach of children or pets. Children should always have adult supervision when charging and handling batteries.
Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.

TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model.

SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Documents / Resources

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