Traxxas 8990 User manual

Covers Parts #8990
LED Light Bar Kit Installation Instructions
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CAUTION! To prevent damage to the electronic speed control (ESC)
and/or the high-voltage power amplifier, ensure the battery is
disconnected before plugging the amplifier into the ESC.
High-Voltage Power Amplifier Installation (Fig. 5):
1. Use needle nose pliers to remove the accessory port cover from the ESC (Fig. 2).
2. Install the high-voltage power amplifier (A) on the truck chassis. Ensure that the
A, B, C, D connection ports on the amplifier face the speed control. Secure with the
included 3x12mm button-head screws (2). Refer to the assembly diagram (Fig. 5) and
wiring diagram (Fig. 6).
3. Plug the 8-pin connector from the high-voltage power amplifier into the accessory port
on the ESC; note orientation of the connector (Fig. 3). The amplifier and lights will turn
on when the ESC is powered on.
Front and Rear Bumpers/LED Light Bar Installation (Fig. 5):
Refer to the assembly diagram (Fig. 5) and wiring diagram (Fig. 6).
1. Remove the existing front and rear bumpers (B, C) from the chassis by removing the
4x12mm button-head cap screws (4). Retain and reuse the screws.
2. Install the new front bumper with LED light bar (D) using the 4x12mm button-head
cap screws (2) removed in step 1. Plug the
connector into the high-voltage power amplifier
port A (white) (Fig. 4).
3. Install the new rear bumper with LED light bar (E)
using the remaining 4x12mm button-head cap
screws (2).
4. Plug the connectors (red and blue) into the high-
voltage power amplifier ports (red connector
to C, blue connector to D) (Fig. 4).
5. Use the supplied zip ties to secure all wiring to
the chassis (Fig. 6).
Kit Contents:
• High-Voltage Power Amplifier
• 3x12mm button-head screws (2)
• Front bumper with LED light bar
• Rear bumper with LED light bar
• Zip ties (8)
Tools needed:
• 1.5mm hex wrench
• 2.0mm hex wrench
• 2.5mm hex wrench
• Needle nose pliers
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Fig. 2Fig. 3
High-Voltage Power Amplier
Connection Ports
Front LED Light Bar (white)
Rear LED Light Bar (tail lights) (red)
Rear LED Light Bar (reverse lights) (blue)
ABCD
Fig. 4
Accessory Port Cover
HKC19026-R00 Rev 190822
Compatible with the following Traxxas
electronic speed controls (sold separately):
Velineon® VXL-4s (part #3465), Velineon® VXL-6s (part #3485)
Velineon® VXL-8s (part #3496)
B
Assembly Diagram
4x12mm BCS
4x12mm BCS
3x12mm BCS
A
C
D
E
Fig. 5
4x12mm BCS
4x12mm BCS
Fig. 1

Front LED Light Bar Wiring
High-Voltage Power Amplier Wiring
Rear LED Light Bar Wiring
Wiring Diagram
Fig. 6
High-Voltage Power Amplifier Operation
Default Setting: Low Beam Mode
High-Voltage Power Amplifier Mode Selection
Use the Mode Select button on the high-voltage power amplifier to toggle through the different lighting modes (from Low Beam Mode to High Beam
Mode to Daytime Mode).
ABCD
Connector Channel Default Connection Default Setting
A 1 Low Beam Headlights On
2 High Beam Headlights O
B 3 Not used N/A
4 Not used N/A
C 5 Tail Lights On
6 Brake Lights On when braking
D 7 Reverse Lights On when reversing
8 Not used N/A
Connector Channel Default Connection Low Beam Mode High Beam Mode Daytime Mode
A 1 Front Low Beam Headlights On O O
2 Front High Beam Headlights O On O
B 3 Not used N/A N/A N/A
4 Not used N/A N/A N/A
C 5 Tail Lights On On O
6 Brake Lights On when braking On when braking On when braking
D 7 Reverse Lights On when reversing On when reversing On when reversing
8 Not used N/A N/A N/A
Change the high-voltage power amplifier settings and gain access to
additional functions using the Traxxas Link App (available in the Apple
App StoreSM or on Google Play™). The TQi transmitter with the Traxxas
Link Wireless Module (part #6511, sold separately) are required.
Mode Select
Button
This device complies with FCC Part 15 & IC RSS-210 rules subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept all interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
Front Light Bar Wiring
• Route the wiring from the front
light bar under the bumper mount.
• Leave slack in the wire to allow for
bumper movement while driving.
Rear Light Bar Wiring
• Route the wiring from the rear light
bar under the bumper mount screw
boss to allow for body clearance.
Warranty Information
Traxxas electronic components are warranted to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of
purchase.
Limitations: Any and all warranty coverage does not cover replacement
of parts and components damaged by abuse, neglect, improper or
unreasonable use, crash damage, water or excessive moisture, chemical
damage, improper or infrequent maintenance, accident, unauthorized
alteration or modification or items that are considered consumable.
Traxxas will not pay for the cost of shipping or transportation of a defective
component to us.
Traxxas Lifetime Electronics Warranty
After the expiration date of the warranty period,Traxxas will repair
electronic components for a flat rate. Please visit Traxxas.com/support
for a current schedule of warranty costs and fees.The covered repairs are
limited to non-mechanical components that have NOT been subjected
to abuse, misuse, or neglect. Products damaged by intentional abuse,
misuse, or neglect may be subject to additional charges.Traxxas liability,
in no case, shall be greater than the actual purchase price of this product.
For replacement, product must be returned in brand new condition, with
packaging and itemized sales receipt.