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Electric Bikes
Battery care & safety
example, the gauge may call the battery
full above 36 volts, and near empty around
32. This type of gauge is generally accurate,
but because a battery’s voltage fl uctuates
based on its load (how much energy is
being drained from it at a given moment),
the gauge will also not always be stable;
it will indicate less charge remaining while
the bike is accelerating or climbing a hill,
and more when the bike is stopped or being
ridden at a steady pace on fl at ground.
When using a voltage-driven battery
gauge, the best way to determine how
much battery life is remaining is to check
the throttle LEDs after reaching cruising
speed on a fl at straight road. This allows
the battery voltage to stabilize at a medium
load and gives the best reading.
More advanced gauges do not rely on
battery voltage. Instead, circuitry in the bat-
tery measures exactly how much energy
has left (or entered) the pack during use,
and then calculates how much charge is
remaining based on that measurement (the
battery’s “State of Charge”). This type of
battery gauge is more accurate, and will
not fl uctuate under load.
Battery care & safety
Failure to properly use, charge, and
store your battery as instructed will void
the warranty and may cause a hazard-
ous situation. Before using your battery
for the fi rst time, read this section of the
manual in its entirety.
If you have any questions about this
battery or its usage, please contact
EBCC customer service department at
(800) 377-4532.
Proper maintenance and care of batteries
will maximize their lifespan and capacity.
Accell North America (ANA) warrants your
new battery from the date of purchase only
if properly cared for—please refer to the
limited warranty for details.
Your hybrid electric bicycle uses a Li-Ion
(lithium-ion) battery. Various types of lithi-
um-ion batteries include LFP (Lithium Iron
Phosphate), LMO (Lithium Manganses
Oxide), and others. Lithium-ion is a very
user-friendly type of battery when cared for
properly. Even with proper care, however,
rechargeable batteries do not last forever.
Every time the battery is discharged and
subsequently recharged, its relative capac-
ity decreases by a small percentage. You
can maximize the life of your battery by
following the instructions in this guide.
What to do when you receive
your new battery
Batteries are not shipped with a full
charge. You should charge your bat-
tery for 4-6 hours as soon as possible
after you receive it.
