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REDCAT ASCENT FUSION Manual

1/10 scale brushless crawler

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Andy
March 1, 2025

When I turn on the truck itself the power button light stays red and nothing works.

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Mr. Anderson
March 1, 2025

The power button light stays red and nothing works on the Redcat Ascent Fusion truck when turned on because the throttle signal is not detected by the ESC. To fix this, check that the ESC is plugged into the receiver (CH2) correctly and that the transmitter is properly calibrated.

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Summary of Contents for REDCAT ASCENT FUSION

  • Page 7: Specifications

    FUSION RTR - MOTOR/ESC GUIDE C.C.W. 58.1mm 16.5mm 14mm 6-M3 25.4mm 36mm 22mm Specifications FUSION RTR ESC/MOTOR CONTINUOUS CURRENT MAIN APPLICATIONS 1/10 CRAWLER LIPO CELLS 2 3S LIPO, 6 9 CELLS NIMH BEC OUTPUT 7.4V CONTINUOUS CURRENT 4A SIZE/WEIGHT 36mm(DIAMETER) X 58.1mm(LENGTH) / 201g (INCLUDING WIRES & CONNECTORS) PROGRAMMING PORT INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (ON THE ON/OFF SWITCH BOX) MOTOR KV...
  • Page 8 FUSION RTR - MOTOR/ESC GUIDE Connections White Black Battery Receiver (CH2) Steering Servo (CH1) Switch • Connect the receiver: Insert the ESC/motor’s receiver cable into the throttle channel (CH2) of receiver. The red wire of the ESC/motor’s receiver cable supplies 7.4V to the receiver so there is no need to provide the receiver with an additional power supply.
  • Page 9 FUSION RTR - MOTOR/ESC GUIDE ESC Programmable Items To set the programmable items, use the LED program box. The instructions can be found on the next page. NOTE: The black shaded boxes in the following table are the default values of programmable items. Item Option 1 Option 2...
  • Page 10: Factory Reset

    FUSION RTR - MOTOR/ESC GUIDE Setting ESC Parameters To set the ESC parameters, use the LED program box. Connect the program box as shown below. Using the LED program box to set ESC parameters. With the ESC powered off, connect the 3-pin setting ON/OFF Switch interface cable into the ESC’s ON/OFF switch (PRG).
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    1. Plug a fully charged LIPO battery into 2. The LIPO battery being used isn’t the ESC and try again. (PG.1) charged. 2. Contact Redcat support. The vehicle ran backward when you pulled 1. The radio “Throttle Reverse” switch 1. Switch the radio “Throttle Reverse”...
  • Page 12 CHANGING THE UNDERDRIVE GEARS - EVEREST ASCENT & ASCENT FUSION Gearing Options: 0% Underdrive - 20T upper and 24T lower. (NO markings on gears) 10% Underdrive (9.2% Actual) - 19T upper 25T lower. (Gears are marked) 20% Underdrive (18.49% Actual) - 18T upper 26T lower. (Gears are marked) ATTENTION: You must use one of the combinations shown above.
  • Page 13 CHANGING THE UNDERDRIVE GEARS - EVEREST ASCENT & ASCENT FUSION Slide the new upper gear onto the upper Realign the rear case and gently push it Reinstall the two screws. The longer screw idler shaft. (Will be either 20T, 19T, or 18T into place.
  • Page 14: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS Spare Parts RER30681-F/R Bumper RER30682-Front Shocks RER30683-Rear Shocks RER30684- Portal Outer RER30685-Differential (Aluminum)(1pc) (Aluminum)(1pr) (Aluminum)(1pr) Cover (Brass)(52g)(Black) Cover (Aluminum)(Red) (1pr) (1pc) RER30686-Body Post RER30781-3mm Counter- RER30782-Carbon Fiber Chassis (1set) RER30782-Carbon Fiber Frame Rails (1set) RER30783-Carbon Fiber (Aluminum)(Black)(2pcs) Motor Plate (1pc) sunk Washer (Aluminum) (Red)(12pcs) RER30784-Carbon Fiber...
  • Page 15 SPARE PARTS RER22145-56T Spur Gear RER 22143-Transmission RER22240-Transfer Case RER22241-Transfer Case RER22242-Transfer Case Housing set(1set) (32P)(1pc) Gear (20T)(2pcs) Gear (24T)(2pcs) Gear Option Set (18T/19T/25T/26T)(1set) RER22243-Front Center RER22244-Rear Center RER22245 Transfer Case RER22039-F/R Bumper Set RER22040-F/R Bumper Set Driveshaft(29mm)(1set) Driveshaft(37mm)(1set) Driveshaft Set(1set) w/Mounts(Stand)(1Set) w/Mounts(Dovetail)(1Set) RER15429-Front...
  • Page 16 SPARE PARTS RER11373-10*5*4mm RER11368-6*12*4mm RER11369-7*11*3mm RER11372-15*10*4mm RER11367-12*18*4mm nt Fu Rubber Sealed Ball Rubber Sealed Ball Rubber Sealed Ball Rubber Sealed Ball Rubber Sealed Ball Bearings(6pcs) Bearings(6pcs) Bearings(2pcs) Bearings(6pcs) Bearings(2pcs) RER11374-2*4mm Button 82045-3*8mm Button 50100-3*10mm Button 50101-3*12mm Button 14582-3*14mm Button Head Hex Machine Head Hex Machine Head Hex Machine Head Hex Machine...
  • Page 17: Optional Parts

    SPARE BODY PARTS RER30794-10th Crawler Cab Only Body (Black)(1pc) ELECTRONICS Electronics RER12089-Servo Arm RER11385-Battery Straps RER28551-Fusion 2n1 RER16244 - HEXFLY Torque (metal) (250mm)(2pcs) ESC/Motor (Brushless) Spec Metal Gear Servo (1pc) (Waterproof) (1pc) Upgrade Parts OPTIONAL PARTS RER30581-Motor Plate RER30582-Motor Plate RER30583-Panhard Mount RER30584-Panhard Mount RER30585-Diff Cover...
  • Page 18 FRONT SHOCKS AND AXLE EXPLODED VIEW Front RER11378 70544 RER30682 RER30685 13840 RER11372 RER11347 18052 RER11382 50101 RER11382 RER12089 RER11369 RER11372 RER15431 18052 RER11421 RER11362 RER11384 RER11376 RER30791 RER11363 82047 RER15432 14582 02102 50101 82045 18052 50101 13854 13840 02102 RER11373 82047 RER11374...
  • Page 19 REAR SHOCKS AND AXLE EXPLODED VIEW Rear RER11378 RER30685 RER11372 70544 RER11347 RER30683 RER11362 RER11363 RER11382 12mm 18052 RER11369 RER11372 RER11382 BS702-036 RER15432 RER11421 RER11376 RER15431 RER30683 RER30790 02102 82045 18052 RER11373 18052 18052 RER11349 18052 18052 82047 RER15452 RER31204 70625 RER11381 18052...
  • Page 20 MOTOR AND TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEWS RER12694...
  • Page 21 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 22 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY BS502-030 BS502-030...
  • Page 23 MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION...
  • Page 24 SERVO INSTALLATION...
  • Page 25 TRANSFER CASE INSTALLATION...
  • Page 26 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 27 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 28 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 29 & WHEELS TIRES RER12107 RER12107...
  • Page 30 WHEEL INSTALLATION RER12694 RER12694...
  • Page 31 BODY ASSEMBLY...