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- Page 1 Gate Operators, Inc. Model 7100UL Residential & Medium Duty Commercial Slide Gate Operator INSTALLATION MANUAL 10-04-00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety Precautions ..................Applications ....................Pre-Installation Checklist ................Parts Identification ..................Pad Installation ....................Operator Installation ..................Chain Bracket Installation ................Chain & Chain Bolt Installation ............... Chain Magnets Installation ................Quick Release Operation .................. Control Board Connections ................Control Board Adjustments ................ -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce the risk of injury or death: • Read this installation manual completely prior to installation. • Installation should be performed by a professional installer. • Required welding should be performed by a qualified welder. •... -
Page 4: Applications
APPLICATIONS The Apollo Model 7100UL Slide Gate Operator is approved for Vehicular Class I & II usage under UL 325 Guidelines, and is designed to handle a slide gate up to 27 feet in total length (accomodates a 25 foot drive) and 400 pounds. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation. -
Page 5: Pre-Installation Checklist
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST The following checklist should be used before beginning installation: ♦ Verify that the proper operator has been selected for this application. ♦ Verify proper installation and operation of the gate. 1. Are all rollers covered with a protective housing? 2. -
Page 6: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION # L Bracket Chain Brackets (2 ) 5/16 Washers, Lock 7100UL Nuts, & Nuts (8 each) Operator #Bolt50 Chain Bolts with hardware (2 each) #5/16 X 2 #1933G 5/16 U Bolts (4 each) Magnetic Chain Limits with hardware (2 each) -
Page 7: Pad Installation
PAD INSTALLATION Direction of Opening 5” 24” 12” 24” Driveway Pad Location Pad Location The required depth of the pad will vary from site to site. Normally, the pad should be at least 4” above the surface and 18” below (Figure A &... -
Page 8: Operator Installation
OPERATOR INSTALLATION Four 1/2” anchor bolts (not supplied) are recommended to mount the chassis. The holes should be drilled with a 1/2” concrete drill bit. STEP 1. Set the operator on the pad as shown. Align the sprockets 3 to 5 inches from the inside surface of the gate. -
Page 9: Chain Bracket Installation
CHAIN BRACKET INSTALLATION STEP 1. Assemble chain bracket with 5/16” U-bolt & hardware to each end of the gate as shown. Do not tighten at this time. STEP 2. Align the left chain bracket slot with the top teeth of the idler sprocket. Idler Sprocket Main Sprocket STEP 3. -
Page 10: Chain & Chain Bolt Installation
CHAIN & CHAIN BOLT INSTALLATION STEP 1. Connect chain bolt to the chain bracket as per Figure A & B on both ends of the gate. Fig B Fig A STEP 2. Attach the chain to the chain bolt using the master chain link. -
Page 11: Chain Magnets Installation
CHAIN MAGNETS INSTALLATION Switch Align each magnet with the corresponding switch on the Magnet operator. Connect the battery and adjust the magnets for proper open & close limits. WARNING : Always disconnect battery prior to relocating the magnet. TIP: If the gate automatically opens after the close timer expires, reverse the red &... -
Page 12: Quick Release Operation
QUICK RELEASE OPERATION Engaged Engaged Pull & turn 1/2 inch to disengage... -
Page 13: Control Board Connections
CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS #833/834 8 Pin White Connector (two on 834) 1 ORANGE - Open Limit Input (Normally open circuit unless gate is opened) 2 WHITE - Close Limit Input (Normally open circuit unless gate is closed) 3 BLACK - Motor - Positive during open cycle, Negative during close cycle 4 RED - Motor - Negative during open cycle, Positive during close cycle 5 GREEN - Ground (Limit Switch Common) 6 NOT USED... -
Page 14: Control Board Adjustments
833/834 CONTROL BOARD ADJUSTMENTS PROGRAM SWITCHES Factory Description Setting TIMER TO CLOSE - Automatically closes gate ON - Close timer enabled OFF - Close timer disabled TIMER TO CLOSE OPTION ON - Timer to close works only when open limit switch is activated OFF - Timer to close works from any open gate position SLAVE DISABLE ON - Slave side of board disabled (Used for Single Gates) -
Page 15: Control Board Adjustments - Learn Mode
833/834 CONTROL BOARD ADJUSTMENTS Program Switch #9 “Learn Mode” Learn Mode When switch #9 is in the ‘ON’ position, the controller is in learn mode. Learn mode is used to ‘train’ the controller on the installation. Specifically the controller monitors the current draw and stroke length during learn mode. -
Page 16: Receiver Options
RECEIVER OPTIONS Gate Operators Do not confuse the receiver code switches with the red program switches on the gate control board. Never set all code switches to the same position. Transmitters must match code switches for proper operation. If power is taken directly from battery or connected as shown below, receiver should be configured for 12VDC. Multi-Code black gray... -
Page 17: Warranty
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Apollo products are warranted against defects for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, providing recommended installation procedures are followed. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied (some states do not allow limitations on how long an...