AmericanElectric STELLER, Manual

Page 1: ...HEADQUARTERS 2649 Park Ln Hallandale Beach Florida 305 767 3289 service american electric co american electric co Followus americanelectric steller ...

Page 2: ...ENTS About STELLER Carton Box Contents STELLER Specifications Assembly C300s LCD Display Error Code Table Battery Gears Tires Brakes Technical Assistance Commonly Asked Questions Returns Refunds 1 Warranty 64 4 5 7 9 15 27 29 46 49 52 54 55 56 59 60 63 ...

Page 3: ...ou have any questions after reading it please reference the AmericanElectric website contact us by email or gives a call We are here to help THANK YOU FOR BUSINESS AND WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Welcome to AmericanElectric Whether this is your first electric vehicle or you re a veteran recharger we hope you ll enjoy s powerful smooth ride for many years steller ...

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Page 5: ...nspiration behind our branding concept The Steller is an endangered beautiful bird and is also one of the largest birds of prey in the world Potent mighty unique just like the new Steller by AmericanElectric steller ABOUT STELLER 1 2 ...

Page 6: ...ycle parts inside After opening please check the box for the following content 1 Bicycle frame with the following attached but not assembled A Handlebar B Front Wheel C Front Brake Calipers 2 Small Box Containing Battery Charger Manual Spare Tool Bag Stem and Pedals CARTON BOX CONTENTS 3 4 ...

Page 7: ... THROTTLE BELL GEAR SHIFTER LED LIGHTS DISK BRAKE SUSPENSION PEDAL CRANK FRONT FENDER ADJUSTABLE HANDLE BAR FRONT FORK BOTTLE HOLDER KICKSTAND CHAIN CONTROLLER DERAILLEUR REAR RACK REAR FENDER REAR LIGHT BATTERY STELLER 5 6 ...

Page 8: ... stem BRAKE PAD MATERIAL Sintered metal WEIGHT 77 lbs 35 kg FENDERS Full coverage front rear alloy fenders GRIPS Durable Faux leather RACK Rear rack included TIRES Kenda Juggernaut 26 x 4 Tektro 180 mm front and rear Aluminum Fatman MoZo front suspension fork HANDLEBAR Alloy cruiser RIMS Single wall rims 36H BRAKE LEVERS FORK High Quality 6061 Aluminum Frame size 19 FRAME BRAKE CALIPERS BRAKE ROTO...

Page 9: ...the chain side place pedal with R on the end of its bolt on chain side of the bike and tighten by turning clockwise top of wrench turning towards the front of the bike as noted in the picture below Tighten pedal very tight AmericanElectric suggests taking your electric bike to a professional bike technician for assembly If you are comfortable assembling it on your own then please refer to the dire...

Page 10: ...pers over the front brake disc and bolt to the front fork using an Allen wrench 9 Spin the front wheel to determine if the disc is rubbing A small amount of rubbing is OK but if it is slowing the wheel then an adjustment is needed To adjust use two bolts on calipers to move in and out as needed If you have issues then we suggest bringing the bike to a local professional bike shop for brake adjustm...

Page 11: ...ll inform you of all the details concisely when using the display Meanwhile the introduction will also help you solve possible confusion and malfunction IMPORTANT Holding the minus key down more than 5 seconds will put the bike into walk mode The motor will turn on and the bike will move forward at 6 mph until you release the minus button or apply the brakes 15 16 ...

Page 12: ... C300S LCD DISPLAY 1 MODE 2 Current display 3 Speed display 4 KM H MPH 5 Backlight indicator 6 6KM H work 7 Assist level selection 8 Error code indicator 9 SET operation 10 Distance indicator 11 Battery indicator 12 Auto sleep after 5 minutes C S has three buttons including MODE UP and DOWN MODE names to M UP names to and DOWN names to 300 17 18 ...

Page 13: ... 2 km h for 5 minutes 2 CURRENT DISPLAY That represents the discharging current of the controller currently each segment is 2A six segments is 12A 3 SPEED DISPLAY It displays the current riding speed of the e bike The speed display is as below 4 KM H MPH Select KM H or MPH for the speed and mileage display will be the currently selected unit s display 5 BACKLIGHT INDICATOR With the power on hold U...

Page 14: ...levels can be customized by the user the default value is level 1 8 ERROR CODE INDICATOR If there is something wrong with the electronic control system the display will flash at 1 HZ and show the error code automatically Different error code is corresponding with different fault information please see the last page Error code table for details 9 SET OPERATION Hold DOWN UP 2 seconds to enter into t...

Page 15: ...n the riding speed exceeds the set value the controller will stop supplying power to the e bike in order to ensure the safety of the rider The max speed ranges from 20 km h to 34 km h and then the max speed is 40km h 9 3 Wheel diameter setting Select the accurate wheel diameter value to ensure the accuracy of a display about speed and mileage 9 4 KM H MPH Click UP or DOWN to switch the KM H MPH se...

Page 16: ...hen the battery capacity is high the six battery segments are all light When the battery is low the battery frame will flash It indicates that the battery is severely low and needs to be recharged immediately Q Why the display is not able to start up A Checking the connector between display and controller Q How to deal with the error code A Fix it to the maintenance place immediately If cannot be ...

Page 17: ...ROR CODE TABLE ERROR CODE DEFINITION 21 22 23 24 25 9 Current Abnormality Throttle Abnormality Motor Phase Abnormality Motor Hall Signal Abnormality Brake Abnormality Panel Communication Abnormality 27 28 ...

Page 18: ...rheating fire or an explosion damaging your battery and everything around it 2 You should recharge your battery after each use or when the battery indicator on the battery or display indicates that the battery charge is low 3 Battery may be charged while attached to the bike or separately The battery may be removed by turning the key to the unlocked position pulling the handle up and lifting the b...

Page 19: ...ll Approx 4 6 hours 6 Then first remove the charger power plug from the wall followed by the battery side plug 7 To avoid shortening its lifespan always recharge your battery before it becomes completely discharged Completely discharging the battery reduces the number of recharge cycles and reduces its capacity It can also ruin the battery It is ok to charge the battery after every ride 8 Never st...

Page 20: ...ve the battery in direct sunlight for extended periods of time 11 Do not place the battery near the fire or corrosive substances 12 Do not immerse the battery in water or other liquids 13 Do not open or alter the battery or battery Charger 14 If you experience any unusual odors or sounds coming from your charger or battery unplug it immediately and contact service american electric co 33 34 ...

Page 21: ...e the charger in a flat secure place and connect the DC output plug from the charger round barrel connector to the charging port on the side of the battery 4 Plug the charger into a power outlet Connect the charger input plug 110 220 volt plug to the power outlet Charging should initiate and will be indicated by the LED charge status lights on the charger illuminating the as a red light LITHIUM IO...

Page 22: ... after short rides will not cause damage Charging the battery normally takes 3 6 hours In rare cases it may take longer to allow the battery management system to balance the battery particularly when the bike is new or after long periods of storage Balance the battery during the first three charges Remove the charger from the battery within one hour of the green light indicating a complete charge ...

Page 23: ...e however generally as a precaution do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours at a time Charge at least once per month when not in use Charge in a well ventilated area If the charger emits an odor discontinue charging and contact your AmericanElectric dealer immediately Keep the charger dry and away from water Disconnect the charger from your STELLER when charging is complete When the indic...

Page 24: ... from other bikes cars or people Only move from this area after you have completed the suggestions in step 6 Understanding Power Throttle Control 4 Turn on Battery Turn key in battery right from off position to on position Under normal use your battery is designed to undergo 800 charging and discharging cycles After much use its charge holding capacity will decrease and eventually not hold enough ...

Page 25: ...ill start the motor again 5 Understand the Power Throttle Control Your STELLER can be used in 3 modes Pedal only throttle only and pedal assist You can use the power button on the top left of the display to turn on and off the power to the bike A When the power is turned off the bike is in pedal only mode and operates like a standard bicycle B When the power is turned on the assist level will be a...

Page 26: ...rs Slow down then start your turn 3 Always apply pressure to the front brake gradually and use both front and rear brakes at the same time 4 Occasionally the disc brakes may make a slight scraping ground although they are not being applied This is normal and is no cause for alarm 5 When depressing the brake lever the rider should feel a good bit of pressure pushing back and the brake lever should ...

Page 27: ...ano Gear System The shifter is located on the right hand side of the handlebars Lower gear numbers are used for climbing hills and slower speeds Upper gears are used for flatter surfaces and faster speeds Be sure you are pedaling while changing gears To shift gears up from 1 to 7 pull the shift lever towards the grip with your index finger To shift gears down from 7 to 1 press the shift lever belo...

Page 28: ...re designed for durability and safety and should be checked before each use Proper inflation care and replacement will maintain STELLER S operational features and ensure safe riding conditions 5 AmericanElectric recommends STELLER S tires maintain inflation at 20 30 psi It is critically important that proper air pressure is always maintained Do not under inflate or overinflate your tires Low press...

Page 29: ... flats from punctures pinches impact and other causes When tire wear becomes evident or a flat tire is discovered you must replace the tires and or tubes before operating the bike Failure to replace the tire could damage STELLER or cause injury 8 When changing a tire or tube ensure that all air has been removed from the inner tube prior to removing the tire from the rim Failure to remove all air f...

Page 30: ... costs about half a penny per mile That works out to about 1200 MPG All while reducing your carbon footprint every time you use your bike instead of your car COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS APPEARANCE AND CARE 1 When Cleaning is needed always use automobile tar and bug remover or WD 40 and wipe off with a cloth Do not get oil on the disk brakes 2 Avoid spraying water directly on your STELLER to prevent e...

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Page 32: ...ent parts please call us at 305 767 3289 4 Do not open the battery or battery charger 5 Your insurance policy may not cover accidents involving the use of this bicycle Please contact your insurance company or agent to ensure proper coverage 6 WARNING As with all mechanical components the bicycle is subjected to wear and high stresses Different materials and components may react to wear or stress f...

Page 33: ...ng and pull on hand brakes When parking STELLER always shut off the motor first then prop bike by moving kickstand to downward facing position and lean bike on the stand Refunds are available for store credit only Refunds items should be in new conditions Manipulated modified scratched broken damaged or useless items are not eligible for refunds A 10 restocking fee will apply to any returned items...

Page 34: ...lly required to obey laws and restrictions No matter how you choose to travel on our roadways safety should always come first AmericanElectric is not responsible for the rider s behavior AmericanElectric strongly encourage riders to obide regulations in the interest of promoting the electric lifestyle Steller is classified as a bicycle In most states driver s license registration and insurance are...

Page 35: ... An original purchase receipt is required If any battery should become faulty within the specified warranty period we will replace that battery free of charge Please return defective batteries to AmericanElectric We do not pay shipping fees for incoming batteries however we will pay to ship the battery replacement battery to you AmericanElectric does not offer this warranty on products purchased f...