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NiMH / LiPo Fast Charger
Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel.
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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
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
DO NOT charge with
any other damage or irregularity.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!
FIRE HAZARD!
CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS
THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY
with a balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries.
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.
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Dual™ 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.
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
Never use NiMH or NiCad-type chargers or charge
The use of a NiMH or NiCad
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charger or charge mode will damage the batteries
a NiMH-only charger.
modes to charge LiPo batteries.
and may cause fire and personal injury.
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Charging and handling precautions for all battery
types:
common sense at all times.
• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good
• Charge only NiMH packs or 2s–4s LiPo battery packs.
(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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
touch each other. This will cause the battery to
short circuit and create the risk of fire.
• DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires
fire retardant/fire proof container and on a non-
flammable surface such as concrete.
• While charging, ALWAYS place the battery in a
automobile.
• DO NOT operate the charger inside of an
FIRE HAZARD!
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
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.
around other batteries or battery packs of any type,
including other LiPos.
• Do not store or charge LiPo batteries with or
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.
• Store and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool
• Do NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
pack from loose cells.
• Do NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery
process, disconnect the battery from the charger and
place objects on top of the charger or batteries.
• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or
do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.
• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way,
• Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry),
specification, and configuration of the battery to be
charged.
• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the
recommended charge rate.
• DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum
the batteries or cells to flame or any other source of
ignition.
• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging
discontinue charging immediately.
• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the
batteries when not in use.
FIRE HAZARD!
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
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any other flammable material.
• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on
• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
materials from the charging area.
• REMOVE flammable items and combustible
unattended while charging, discharging, or
any time that the charger is ON with batteries
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 batteries
from the charger.
• DO NOT leave the charger and batteries
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.
• Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App is not a
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preventing you from properly identifying the
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
- Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way.
components, or any other signs of damage.
manufacturer configuration.
- Battery packs that have been altered from original
- Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).
- Batteries that have missing or unreadable labels,
battery type and specifications.
FIRE HAZARD!
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
manufacturer to be suitable to accept the power
output (voltage and amperage) the charger
- Batteries that are hot to the touch.
charger was designed to charge.
• Never attempt to charge more batteries than the
• DO NOT disassemble the charger.
before charging.
• REMOVE the batteries from your model or device
• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.
of children and pets.
• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach
replaced by Traxxas in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the charger power cord is damaged, it must be
following conditions:
• DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the
- Batteries that are not expressly stated by the
delivers during the charging process.
Balance Wires
Traxxas High-Current
integrated balance wires
Connector (4S) with iD and
Connector with iD
Traxxas High-Current
Balance Connector Integrated
Updating Firmware
Your EZ-Peak Live Dual 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 16). Visit Traxxas.com for the latest firmware updates and instructions for how to install them on
your charger.
Know your connectors
(without iD)
LiPo Balance Connector
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.
High-Current Connector
First Generation Traxxas
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Balance Wires
LiPo Battery
Traxxas High-Current
Connector with iD
iD LogoBattery Type
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).
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.
Traxxas High-Current
Know your Batteries
The EZ-Peak Live Dual 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.
NiMH Battery
Connector with iD
NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)
batteries are constructed using
5, 6, 7, or 8 round battery cells
that are soldered together and
wrapped with heat shrink material.
NiMH batteries do not have a separate
balance wire.
Charge
Status
Charge
Progress
H
D
D
B
B
E
E
F
C
C
A
A
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G
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F. MAXX Charge Button
G. Charger Output Ports (Traxxas High-Current Connector)
H. Charger Output Port (USB) (pull to remove cover)
I. 2s/3s/4s LiPo Balance Ports (pull to remove cover)
J. Bluetooth® Button
A. Start/Stop Button
B. LiPo Charge Mode Select
C. App Live LED
D. Charge Status LED
E. Charge Progress LEDs
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Maximum Charge Rate
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AC Input Power 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.35A
Charger Output 200W, 4-17V
Traxxas iD Battery Type Capacity EZ-Peak Live Dual
5-cell NiMH 1200-1800mAh 2A
1200-1800mAh 2A
3000-4200mAh 4A
4300-5000mAh 5A
6-cell NiMH
3000-4200mAh 4A
7-cell NiMH
4300-5000mAh 5A
3000-4200mAh 4A
8-cell NiMH
4300-5000mAh 5A
2-cell LiPo, 7.4v 2200-10000mAh 16A
3-cell LiPo,11.1v 1400-8400mAh 16A
4-cell LiPo, 14.8v 5000-6700mAh 13.4A
Charger Specifications