Traxxas EZ-Peak Live iD 2971 User manual

owner’s manual
NiMH / LiPo Fast Charger

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Important warnings for users of Lithium Polymer
(LiPo) batteries:
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly
more volatile than other rechargeable batteries.
• ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger
with a balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries.
Never use NiMH or NiCad-type chargers or charge
modes to charge LiPo batteries. DO NOT charge with
a NiMH-only charger. The use of a NiMH or NiCad
charger or charge mode will damage the batteries
and may cause fire and personal injury.
• 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.
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live™ charger. This charger features exclusive Traxxas
innovations that make charging batteries easier and safer than ever. If you have any questions or concerns
about your charger, please contact our customer support team for fast, friendly answers and solutions.
CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS
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. NEVER ALLOW
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 TO CHARGE OR USE LIPO BATTERIES WITHOUT THE
SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULT.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!
FIRE HAZARD!

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If any of these conditions (see page 2) 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 LiPo batteries 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:
• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good
common sense at all times.
• Charge only NiMH packs or 2S–4S LiPo battery packs.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children require
adult supervision while using this charger.
• 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, ALWAYS place the battery in a
fire retardant/fire proof container and on a non-
flammable surface such as concrete.
• DO NOT operate the charger inside of an
automobile.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
FIRE HAZARD!

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• 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 any time that 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.
• Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App is not a
substitute for being present to watch over and tend
to batteries being charged. Batteries being charged
should always be visible and monitored in person in
case there is an unexpected problem that requires
immediate attention.
• 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.
• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the
charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry),
specification, and configuration of the battery to be
charged.
• DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum
recommended charge rate.
• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose
the batteries or cells to flame or any other source of
ignition.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging
process, disconnect the battery from the charger and
discontinue charging immediately.
• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the
battery when not in use.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
FIRE HAZARD!

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• Never attempt to charge more batteries than the
charger was designed to charge.
• DO NOT disassemble the charger.
• REMOVE the battery from your model or device
before charging.
• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.
• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach
of children and pets.
• If the charger power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by Traxxas in order to avoid a hazard.
• DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the
following conditions:
- Batteries that are hot to the touch.
- Batteries that are not expressly stated by the
manufacturer to be suitable to accept the power
output (voltage and amperage) the charger
delivers during the charging process.
- Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way.
Examples of damage or defects include,
but are not limited to, batteries with dented cells,
damaged or frayed wires, loose connections,
fluid leaks, corrosion, plugged vents, swelling,
cell deformity, impact damage, melted
components, or any other signs of damage.
- Battery packs that have been altered from original
manufacturer configuration.
- Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).
- Batteries that have missing or unreadable labels,
preventing you from properly identifying the
battery type and specifications.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
FIRE HAZARD!

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Know your connectors
First Generation Traxxas
High-Current Connector
Traxxas High-Current
Connector (4S) with iD and
integrated balance wires
Traxxas High-Current
Connector with iD
LiPo Balance Connector
(without iD)
Balance Connector Integrated
Balance Wires
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
If you have a battery that is labeled as or appears to be a LiPo but it does not have a balance
connector, do not attempt to charge the battery.
Updating Firmware
Your EZ-Peak Live charger has the ability to receive firmware updates that can add new features and
capabilities. Firmware updates are performed via the EZ-Peak Live App (see Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application
on page 15). Visit Traxxas.com for the latest firmware updates and instructions for how to install them on
your charger.

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LiPo (Lithium Polymer) batteries
are made from stacks of flat
rectangular cells so the battery
pack is rectangular, blocky, and has
square corners. LiPo batteries also
have balance connectors. For older Traxxas batteries
with first generation High-Current Connectors, the
balance connector and the multi-colored balance
wires are separate. For Traxxas iD batteries, the
balance wires are integrated into the iD High-Current
Connector (see Know your connectors on page 6).
NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)
batteries are constructed using
6, 7, or 8 round battery cells that
are soldered together and and
wrapped with heat shrink material.
NiMH batteries do not have a
separate balance wire.
Know your Batteries
The EZ-Peak Live is able to charge two different types (chemistries) of batteries: NiMH and LiPo.
Batteries are normally clearly labeled, but they can also be visually identified as a confirmation step.
iD LogoBattery Type
Traxxas High-Current
Connector with iD
NiMH Battery
iD LogoBattery Type
Traxxas High-Current
Connector with iD
LiPo Battery
Balance Wires
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Do not attempt to charge any battery that
has a missing or unreadable label that
prevents you from properly identifying
the battery type and specifications.

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Know your Charger
A. Start/Stop Button
B. LiPo Charge Mode Select
C. App Live LED
D. Charge Status LED
A
B
C
F
G
D
E
Charge
Status
Charge
Progress
E Charge Progress LEDs
F. Charger Output Port (Traxxas High-Current Connector)
G. 2S/3S/4S LiPo Balance Ports (pull to remove cover)
H. Bluetooth® Button
H

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Charger Specifications
AC Input Power 100-240V,50-60Hz,1.5A
Charger Output 100W, 4-19V
Traxxas iD Battery Type Capacity EZ-Peak Live™Maximum Charge Rate
6-cell NiMH
1200-1800mAh 2A
3000-4200mAh 4A
4300-5000mAh 5A
7-cell NiMH 3000-4200mAh 4A
4300-5000mAh 5A
8-cell NiMH 3000-4200mAh 4A
4300-5000mAh 5A
2-cell LiPo,7.4v 6000-10000mAh 12A
3-cell LiPo,11.1v 4500-8400mAh 9A
4-cell LiPo,14.8v 3400-6700mAh 6.7A

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Charging Traxxas iD NiMH Batteries
1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and
then connect the NiMH battery as shown
2. Verify the charge settings
Confirm that the red NiMH LED is lit
for the connected NiMH battery. The
Start button will light blue indicating
that an iD battery is connected and
ready to charge.
The charger will recognize the iD battery
and show you the charge settings.
Battery Type Start
NiMH with iD