Associated Electrics Qualifier Series Manual de usuario

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:: Introduction

:: APEX Platform Features

:: Other Helpful Items

Associated Electrics, Inc.

26021 Commercentre Dr.

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook

Customer Service

Tel: 949.544.7500

Fax: 949.544.7501

Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated Qualifier Series product. This manual contains

instructions and tips for maintaining your new APEX RTR. Please take a moment to read through it

and familiarize yourself with these steps as they will help you to understand each component’s

function and show you some tips for getting the most out of your APEX RTR. We are continually

changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than the

illustrations.

For more information, scan the QR code to the right for videos and

tutorials on the APEX RTR!

http://www.teamassociated.com/cars_and_trucks/Apex/RTR

• Fully assembled, shaft drive 4wd Touring car with gear differentials

• Water RESISTANT XP SC500-BL brushless electronic speed control with Deans® Ultra Plug®

(2S-3S LiPo compatible)

• Reedy WolfPack 7-cell NiMH Battery w/Deans® Ultra Plug® Connector

• Powerful Reedy 3300kV 540 brushless motor

• XP 2.4Ghz Radio system with XP metal gear steering servo

• Composite modular chassis accepts NiMH or LiPo type batteries

• 10 spoke Touring car wheels with high grip racing tires

• Factory-finished touring car race body

• Fluid filled adjustable shock absorbers

• All steel CVA drive axles front and rear

• All metric hardware and ball bearings throughout

• Sealed metal gear differentials

Your APEX RTR requires the following items to complete your kit:

• Transmitter batteries (x6 AA’s) (#302, 303 AA batteries recommended)

• NiMH Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended) (AE #604)

-OR- Wall charger (#29154) • Needle nose pliers • Hobby knife

• Reamer/hole punch • Ride Height Gauge (#1450 recommended)

• Silicone Shock Fluid / Differential Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)

• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • FT Threadlock (#1596)

• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541, 1655) • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494)

• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part #1561, 1663-1668) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler

• FT Turnbuckle Wrench (#1112) • Soldering Iron

• Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105) • Wire cutters

:: Additional Items Needed

:: Introduction

12-14..........Front Diff Access

14.................Diff Maintenance

14-15..........Shock Maintenance

16.................Motor Manual

17................. ESC Manual

18-27..........Catalog

28................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”

29................Notes

30................Trouble Shooting

:: Table of Contents

:: Notes

This symbols indicates a

special note or instruction

in the manual.

!There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the back

of the manual. To check the size of a part, line

up your hardare with the correct drawing until

you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout

has a number assigned to it for ordering

replacement parts.

1....................Cover

2....................Introduction

3....................Table of Contents

4....................Blueprint of the APEX

5-7................Quick Start Guide

8....................Electronics Wiring /

Camber & Toe Settings

9...................Gear Mesh & Ride Height

10-12..........Spur Gear Access / Rear Diff

Access

Associated Electrics, Inc.

26021 Commercentre Dr.

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook

Customer Service

Tel: 949.544.7500

Fax: 949.544.7501

:: Blueprint of the APEX

Molded Front

Camber Link

Molded Front

Steering Link

Molded Front

Servo Link

Receiver

Servo

Electronic Speed

Control

Battery Strap

Battery

w/ Deans®

Plug

Pinion

Motor

Spur Gear

Molded Rear

Camber Link

Caster

Block

Drive

Shaft

Steering

Block

Rear

Hub

Front

Shock

Rear

Shock

Rear

Body Mount

Rear

Arm

Front

Arm

Front

Body Mount

Front

Bumper

Chassis

Front

Shock Tower

Rear

Shock Tower

:: Quick Start Guide

:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)

Battery Charging Steps and Safety:

NiMH Wall Charger: (Part #29154 -

Wall Charger AC 120V 350MaH)

NiMH Quick Charger: (Part #610 -

Reedy 447-S AC/DC 4-7 Cell Peak Prediction

NiMH/NiCd Charger)

Remove the battery from the vehicle before

charging. Be sure to select the correct

charging mode for the type of battery you

are charging.

NEVER leave the battery unattended while

charging!

NiMH: NiMH batteries (nickel-metal hydride)

are high current rechargeable batteries.

If you use a peak detection charger, make sure

it is designed for NiMH batteries!

Battery Installation:

1. Install the battery with the battery wires directed

towards the front of the vehicle.

2. Insert the battery strap onto the battery post

screws.

3. Secure battery strap with body clips.

You may move the foam pad to either the front or the rear

of the battery compartment to adjust the weight balance

of the vehicle.

Wall Charger Peak Detection

Quick Charger

2 3

:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)

Battery Notes and Tip:

Plug the battery in as shown. Unplug battery when not in use!

There are two types of batteries you can use with this vehicle.

NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) and LiPo (lithium polymer).

LiPo: LiPo batteries (lithium polymer) are high current

rechargeable batteries. LiPo batteries offer extended run time

and peak performance over NiMH batteries. They require a

peak detection charger designed specifically for LiPo batteries.

LiPo/LiFe Charger: (Part # 604 - Reedy 526-S AC/DC 2S-6S

Cell LiPo/LiFe Balance Charger)

These batteries require specal care and handling.

LiPo batteries are recommended for advanced users only!

ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in LiPo mode.

CAUTION! If using a LiPo battery, you need to change the speed

control settings to LiPo mode (see page 17 for instructions).

Change the speed control to NiMH or LiPo battery

modes.

Battery Management System - A choice of either LiPo mode or NiMH

mode adjusts the low voltage cutoff point. This is critically important

when using LiPo batteries that should not, for performance and safety

reasons, be discharged below 3.0V per cell. In LiPo mode, the ESC

detects whether you are using 2 or 3 cells and adjusts the cutoff

accordingly.

The ESC can be toggled between LiPo mode and NiMH mode by

following the steps outlined below.

IMPORTANT! When the transmitter and ESC are turned on, the color

of the ESC LED at neutral indicates which mode the ESC is in. When the

LED is green, the ESC is in LiPo mode. When the LED is red, the ESC is

in NiMH mode.

Vehicle Operation - To operate the vehicle, pull back on the throttle

trigger to move forward, push forward on the throttle trigger to

engage brakes. To engage reverse, push forward on the throttle

trigger to maximum brakes. Hold the trigger in this position for at

least 0.5 seconds before returning the throttle trigger to neutral.

Now push the throttle trigger forward to reverse the vehicle.

Neutral

Push for

Brake

Pull for Throttle

Throttle set to Neutral when turning on the radio !

Procedure

Battery Management System

Power ON Transmitter

Trigger position to maximum brake (hold)

Power On ESC

Throttle position to neutral

Power OFF ESC, then transmitter

Power ON transmitter, then ESC

Step #

LED

2 green flash/ green static (LiPo Mode)

or red static (NiMH Mode)

3 green flash, 2 red flash,

green static or red static

Signal From ESC

Audio

bi-bi

melody

bibi-bibi

:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)

RightLeft

:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)

Radio System Tuning and Controls:

RULE: Transmitter on First/Vehicle on Second, Vehicle

off First/ Transmitter off Last!

1) Slide the battery cover in the direction shown to

remove cover.

2) Install six (6) alkaline or rechargeable AA size

batteries into the battery holder.

3) Slide the battery cover back into place making

sure it is completely closed and secore.

4) Turn the power ON. If the power indicator LED

fails to light, check the batteries for insufficient

contact or incorrect polarity.

Radio System Tuning and Controls:

DO NOT hold the trigger when turning on the radio.

If using optional battery for transmitter, be sure to plug

it in correctly. Plugging in a battery backwards can

cause damage.

Refer to Radio owners manual for more in-depth

instructions on radio operation and functions.

While pressing this part Battery cell (x6)

Battery cover

1 2 3

On/Off Switch

Neutral

Push for

Brake

Pull for Throttle

Throttle set to Neutral when turning on the radio !

:: Quick Start Guide - (cont.)

Install body and body clips.

Ready to go!

Adjust steering

trim so front

wheels point

straight.

:: Wiring Diagrams - (cont.)

:: Camber / Toe

:: Wiring Diagrams

Motor and Receiver Wiring:

1. If motor runs in reverse when you apply throttle,

unplug any two of the motor wires and switch them.

2. Your Receiver has multiple channel ports for plugs.

Channel 1 - you should always plug your steering

servo into this channel port.

Channel 2 - you should always plug your speed

control (ESC) into this channel port.

Channel 3 - Used for optional equipment such as

fans, lights, ect...

Batt - Used for optional receiver battery pack.

Not used in this model.

Negative black wires on steering servo and speed control

plugs should face the outside edge of receiver where

channel markers are located.

Front Camber Angle:

A good starting camber setting is –2 degrees (where the top of the tires lean inwards). Positive camber, where the top

of the tire is leaning out, is typically not recommended.

Front Toe-In:

Zero degree toe-in (tires pointing straight forward) is a good starting setting. You can increase steering into corners

by adding 1-2 degrees of toe-out (front of tires point slightly outward). Front toe - in is not a typical tuning adjustment

used.

Rear Camber:

A good starting camber setting is –2 degrees. Use #1719 camber gauge (not included) to set your camber. Adding a

small amount of positive camber, where the top of the tire is leaning out, will tend to improve straight-line acceleration on

loose tracks.

Gear Mesh:

To correctly set your gear mesh, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the Chassis Brace. Loosen the set screw on the motor’s pinion gear. Slide the pinion on the motor shaft

until the gear face of the pinion is entirely aligned with the gear face of the spur gear (see diagram). Tighten the set

screw while ensuring it is aligned with the flat face on the motor shaft.

2. Loosen the motor clamp screw until the motor is able to move freely.

Rotate the motor as far as it can go towards the spur gear, ensuring that

the teeth of the pinion and the spur gear are interlocking. Slide the motor

back (approximately 0.5 mm), and tighten the motor clamp screw.

Proper gear mesh has been achieved when the teeth are meshing closely,

but the gears still have a small amount of clearance between them. If you hold

one gear, you should be able to rock the other gear back and forth a small

amount. If there is no clearance, your gear mesh is too tight and you should

readjust the motor again.

:: Gear Mesh

:: Ride Height

Pinion

Spur Gear

7149

Shock

pre-load

clips

Front shock: 4mm

Rear shock: 4mm

6mm

4mm

2mm

1mm

Adjusting Ride Height:

Ride height is adjusted by adding and /or removing shock pre-load clips to the front

and rear shocks. Stock setting is approximately 4mm front and rear. Check the

ride height with the FT Ride Height Gauge (#1450). Raise or lower the ride height

with the shock clips as necessary and recheck.

Pinion

Spur Gear

:: Spur Gear Access

:: Spur Gear Access - (cont.)

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