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Summary of Contents for Apollo 1500
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety Precautions ........... Applications .............. Pre-Installation Checklist ........Parts Identification ........... Operator Installation ..........7-11 Pivot Arm Installation Actuator Installation Control Box Installation Connecting the Actuator Gate Bracket Installation Limit Switch Adjustment Control Board Connections Control Board Adjustments Push to Open Installation .......... 12 Radio Receiver Options .......... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury or death: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. • Installation should be performed by a professional installer. • Required welding should be performed by a qualified welder. • Should electricity be required, use a certified electrician only. •... -
Page 4: Applications
APPLICATIONS The Apollo Model 1500/1600 Swing Gate Operator is designed to handle swing gates up to 16 feet in length and 600 pounds each. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation. Apollo Gate Operators are available only through qualified dealers with an outstanding reputation in the fence and gate industry. -
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 the hinges servicable? 2. Does the gate swing free and level? 3. -
Page 6: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 416E Actuator with 8’ cable (416EX slave actuator with 38’ cable supplied with 1600) #11111B Control Box #10000415 #10025215 Pivot Arm Gate Bracket (2 with 1600) (2 with 1600) #1125 #273G Hardware Kit CAUTION Signs (2 each) (2 with 1600) (4 each with 1600) OPTIONS #404C... -
Page 7: Operator Installation
OPERATOR INSTALLATION STEP 1 PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION (standard pull to open) Location of Pivot Point. Notes: PULL TO OPEN pulls gate open (actuator is extended when gate is in the closed position). PUSH TO OPEN pushes the gate open (actuator is retracted when gate is in the closed position). -
Page 8: Actuator Installation
STEP 2 Actuator Installation 1/2” x 3 1/2” Hex Bolt 1/2” Washer 1/2” Lock Nut Do not over tighten nut STEP 3 Control Box Installation Mount the control box within 4 feet of the pivot arm. Do not mount the control box where the person using the push button on side of the box can come in contact with the gate. -
Page 9: Gate Bracket Installation
IMPORTANT Never weld parts to the gate or posts when the operator circuit board is powered. Doing so may damage the board beyond repair. STEP 5 GATE BRACKET INSTALLATION Activate push button on the side of the control box and extend the actuator until it stops (PULL TO OPEN only, leave actuator retracted for PUSH TO OPEN). - Page 10 635/636 CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS 8 Pin White Connector (two on 636 Master & Slave) 1 ORANGE - Open Limit Input (Normally open unless gate is opened) 2 WHITE - Close Limit Input (Normally open 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 Ground Not used...
- Page 11 635/636 CONTROL BOARD ADJUSTMENTS PROGRAM SWITCHES Factory Description Setting TIMER TO CLOSE - Automatically closes gate ON - Close timer enabled OFF - Close timer disabled CURRENT SENSITIVITY OPTION - Delays current sensing from start ON - 4 second delay OFF - 2 second delay TIMER TO CLOSE OPTION ON - timer to close works only when open limit switch is activated...
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Page 12: Push To Open Installation
PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION STEP 1 PIVOT ARM (s) INSTALLATION Location of pivot point Direction of opening Hinge post Gate (closed) 6” Top View Both measurements are taken from the center of the hinge. 11” Center Line of attachment point for gate bracket Vertical position of pivot arm (s) 1/2”... -
Page 13: Radio Receiver Options
APOLLO 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... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATOR & ACCESSORIES Some troubleshooting will require a hand held multimeter. An inexpensive digital multimeter may be purchased at Radio Shack or a local electric supply company. Refer to the owners manual for instructions. SYMPTOM Gate opens OK but after closing, opens back up. 1. - Page 15 SYMPTOM Gate will open using push button on side of box, but not with transmitter. 1. Code switches do not match. Check that the code switches in the transmitter and the receiver match. 2. Low or dead battery in transmitter. Replace battery. 3.
- Page 16 SYMPTOM Gate will not open or close. Disconnect the solar panel or charger and measure the battery voltage. Battery should read 12 or more volts and never drop below 11 volts when gate is operating. Reset program switches to factory setting. # 1,# 3,# 7,# 8 ON, all others OFF. 1 ON 2 off 3 ON...
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Page 17: Warranty
APOLLO Gate Operators, Inc. LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Apollo Gate Operators are warranted against defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, providing recommended installation procedures are followed. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties...
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