Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1600 Apollo
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APOLLO Gate Operators, Inc. Model 1500 / 1600 Swing Gate Operator INS TALLATION MANUAL 051104.
2 CONTENTS Safety Precautions ................................................... 3 Applications ............................... ............................... 4 Pre - Ins tallation Checklist ........................................ 5 Par ts Identification .
3 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.
4 APPLIC ATIONS The Apollo Model 1500/1600 Swing Gate Operator is designed to handle swing gates up to 14 feet in length and 400 pounds each. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation.
5 PRE - INS TALLATION 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.
6 PARTS IDENTIFIC ATION CAUTION Signs (2 each) (4 each with 1600) Gate Bracket (2 with 1600) Hardware Kit (2 with 1600) Automatic Battery Charger (optional) 5 Watt Solar Panel & Bracket (optional).
7 OPER ATOR INSTALL ATION Location of Pivot Point. 1/2” Center Line of attachment point for gate bracket Hinge post Vertical position of pivot arm Measurements are taken from the center of the hinge.
8 STEP 3 Control Box Installation Mount the control box within 4 feet of the pivot arm. Use mounting hardware capable of supporting the weight of the control box with the battery installed. Mounting holes are not provided since mounting surfaces will vary.
9 STEP 6 Limit Switch Adjustment To Retract More Turn Retract Limit Screw Clockwise To Retract Less Turn Retract Limit Screw Counter - Clockwise To Extend More Turn Extend Limit Screw Counter - Clockwise To Extend Less Turn Extend Limit Screw Clockwise Remove limit switch end caps Cycle the operator and adjust limits as required.
10 635/636 CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS Emergency Bypass Connector Used when the control board is not functioning. Unplug the motor harness from the Master (or Slave) Connector and momentarily insert into the Emergency Bypass Connector to open the gate.
11 635 /63 6 CONTROL BOARD ADJUSTMENTS PROGRAM SWITCHES Factory Description Setting #1 ON TIMER TO CLOSE - Automatically closes gate ON - Close timer enabled OFF - Close timer disabled #2 OFF CURRENT .
12 PUSH TO OPEN INS TALLATION Both measurements are taken from the center of the hinge. 11” 6” Direction of opening Gate (closed) Hinge post Top View Vertical position of pivot arm (s) Pivot arm m.
13 APOLLO Gate Operators RECEIVER OPTIONS 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.
14 TROUBLESHOOTING OPER ATOR & ACCESSORIES SYMPTOM 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.
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. Fuse blown on circuit board.
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 .
17 LIMITED TWO - YE AR 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.
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