APOLLO
Gate Operators, Inc.
Model 7000ETL
Post Mounted Residential & Medium Duty Commercial
Slide Gate Operator
INSTALLATION MANUAL
08/09
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................
Applications ....................................................................................................
Pre-Installation Checklist ................................................................................
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Parts Identification ..........................................................................................
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Operator Installation ........................................................................................
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Chain Bracket Installation ...............................................................................
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Chain & Chain Bolt Installation .......................................................................
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Chain Magnets Installation ..............................................................................
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Gate Limit Switch Installation .…………………………………………………….
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Quick Release Operation ..................................................................................
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Programming Current Sensing …………………………………………………… 11
835/836 Control Board .. ............................................................................. .....
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Siren Connection …………………………………………………………………… 17
Radio Receiver Options …………………………………………………………….
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Warranty ...........................................................................................................
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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.
Any device that requires 120 Volts AC should be U.L. approved.
Review with the owner all safety concerns including:
Do not operate the gate unless area around gate is in full view.
Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children.
Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS
THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
Periodically test the obstruction sensitivity to assure safe and proper operation. Do not test sensitivity by standing between the gate and the hinge or stop post.
The “CAUTION AUTOMATIC GATE” signs should be clearly visible from both sides of the gate.
Always insure that the gate has closed securely before leaving area.
Arrange with local fire and law enforcement for emergency access.
Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving.
A secondary entrapment device such as loop detectors, edge switches, and beam detectors are highly recommended and required to meet the UL325 standard.
Install control devices such as keypads far enough away (5 feet or further) from any moving parts of the operator and gate to prevent possible injury.
Do not install control box where the gate can come in contact with person using the push button on side of control box.
Always disconnect the battery or power source when making adjustments or repairs to any part of the gate or operator.
All rollers should be covered to prevent injury.
KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware.
The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the non contact sensors. After adjusting the force or limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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APPLICATIONS
The Apollo Model 7000ETL Slide Gate Operator is designed to handle a slide gate up to 22 feet in total length (accomodates a 20 foot drive) and 600 Lbs. 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. These dealers will be able to recommend the proper equipment for particular applications. Apollo Gate
Operators are 12 Volt DC (Direct Current) powered. A 12 Volt 33 ampere hour
(minimum) sealed battery is recommended. There are several advantages with 12
Volt DC systems:
Low voltage virtually eliminates risk of electrical shock.
Battery powered operators can provide up to 200 operations in the event of power outages.
The battery may be recharged with a trickle charger or by solar energy
(Electrical battery chargers should have a class 2 transformer rating).
If a trickle charger is used and a standard electrical outlet is not readily available, a licensed electrician will be required for proper electrical hook up.
The following table should be used as a guide for capacity of operation of operators only, additional options may reduce the the daily usage. Please note that the charge capability of solar panels will vary with different geographical locations.
Daily Cycles
5 watt solar panel
10 watt solar panel
20 watt solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)
30 watt solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)
40 watt solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)
1.5 amp battery charger
10 amp battery charger
1-10 1-20 1-40 1-60 1-80 80+
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Note: Double the amount of solar panels for Dual Gate Operators.
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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. Are the rollers servicable?
3. Does the gate roll free and level?
4. Will the gate require a locking device?
5. Are the main posts sturdy enough to handle the gate & operator?
• Determine the general location of the operator, chian brackets, and solar panel (if used).
1. Is there a suitable location for the operator?
2.Can the solar panel (if used) be mounted in an unobstructed area facing
south?
3. Will additional solar panel cable be required?
4. Is electricity available (if required)?
• Consider safety and access options. Recommend if needed.
1. Will there be chidren or animals in the area?
2. Are safety loops, edge switches, or photo beam detectors required?
3. How can the gate be opened in emergencies?
4. How will visitors enter and exit?
5. Will vehicles (and trailers) have sufficient room off roadway to operate any
control devices such as keypads?
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Chain Brackets (2)
5/16 Washers, Lock Washers, &
Nuts (16 each)
Operator
Chain Bolts with hardware (2 each)
Magnetic Chain Limits with hardware (2 each)
5/16” x 2” U Bolts (4 each)
5/16” x 3” U Bolts (4 each)
Master Chain Links (2 each)
Tie Wraps (4 each)
#40 Roller Chain (35 feet)
#201
5 Watt Solar Panel & Bracket
(optional)
#404C
Automatic Battery Charger (optional)
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#273G
CAUTION Signs (2 each)
OPERATOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Install two 3” dia. Posts parallel to the gate as shown. Posts height depends on height preference of operator.
Gate
D r i v e w a y
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6”
24”
Inside posts
STEP 2. Remove chain cover and front lid. Mount to posts using the four supplied 3” U-bolts
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STEP 3. Install one of the gate brackets and chain bolts on right side of gate using the supplied
2” U-bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
STEP 4. Attach the chain to the chain bolt using the master chain link.
Adjust the chain bolt to allow for maximum tightening
Note: The height of the chain bolt should align with the bottom teeth of the idler sprockets.
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STEP 5. Thread chain on the sprockets as shown.
Chain should be level with about a 1 inch lag per 10 feet.
T O P
Chain should be aligned with all sprockets.
STEP 6. (Refer to page 8)
Install the other gate bracket and chain bolt on the left side of the gate.
Determine the required length of chain needed to attach to the chain bolt and still allow adjustment.
Using a chain breaking tool, remove excess chain.
Attach chain to chain bolt.
Tighten all chain brackets and chain bolts. Allow 1 inch of chain lag per 10 feet of chain.
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GATE LIMIT SWITCH INSTALLATION
Align each magnet with the corresponding switch on the operator for the open and closed position.
Connect the battery and test for proper open & close position.
WARNING : If further adjustment is required, always disconnect battery prior to relocating the chain magnet.
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STEP 7. Install chain cover.
Install solar panel or battery charger and any optional accessories.
Close box.
Good Job!
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QUICK RELEASE OPERATION
Gate may be manually opened using the quick release.
Disconnect battery before use!
Engaged
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Pull & turn 1/2 inch to dis-engage
STEP 7 Programming Current Sensing
The 835/836 control boards incorporate a safety feature that will put the operator into a hard shutdown mode if the control board detects a current sense two consecutive times during a cycle. This hard shutdown condition can only be reset by shorting the FIREBOX or UL connectors on the left side of the control board to ground. This condition may also be reset by pressing the
HARD SHUTDOWN RESET button located toward the upper right hand corner of the control board. If a firebox (optional) is used in the installation, the firebox door should be opened and closed to reset the control board.
The following instructions must be followed at installation for proper safety assurance.
All limits should be set before beginning this procedure.
This new procedure applies to revision 31 or higher firmware.
1. Press and hold the LED ENABLE button for five seconds. The STOP LED will blink
indicating that the board is in learn mode.
3. Cycle gate for 3 full cycles. The STOP LED will stop blinking indicating that the board
is now ready for normal operation
4. Test the auto reverse sensitivity to ensure maximum safety protection. The current
sensitivity adjustment pot may be adjusted to decrease or increase sensitivity.
COUNTER CLOCKWISE
More sensitivity
Gate is easy to current sense
CLOCKWISE
Less sensitivity
Gate is harder to current sense
8. Refer to the 835/836 Operator Control Board Manual to set other options such as
program switch options and close timer adjustments.
Installation is now complete.
Note: Program switch #9 is no longer functional and the current sense may be readjusted at any time.
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835/836 Control Board Parts Identification
Program Switches
Timer To Close -
Dual Gate Delay -
Current Sensitivity -
Adjustments
Microprocessor
GateLink Connector
Hard Shutdown Reset
Operate Push Button
Remote Monitor Outputs and Photo Eye
Optional Device Inputs
LED Enable & Learn
Mode Push Button
Stop Circuit Jumper
Control Board Reset
Fire & ETL Inputs
Optional Device Input
Emergency Bypass Actuator Connector
(Slave)
Reverse Battery Polarity
Indicators
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Actuator Connector
(Master)
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3
5
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8
Board
Actuator Connector
Actuator
Cable
Function
Pin 1 Orange
Pin 2 White
Pin 3 Black
Pin 4 Red
Pin 5 Green
Pin 6 Yellow
Pin 7 Black
Pin 8 Red
Open Limit
Close Limit
Motor (positive on open, negative on close)
Motor (negative on open, positive on close)
Common for both limit switches
Feedback from intelligent actuator(816E/816EX)
Battery Negative
Battery Positive
EMERGENCY BYPASS (open only)
Applies battery voltage directly to motor to open gate if control board fails. User must unplug before gate opens to maximum travel or 15 amp fuse will open. Fuse should be checked before returning gate to service.
Remote Outputs and Photo Eye Hookup
12V Supplied battery voltage
MAS Master Operator Indicator (indicates master side of gate is closed)
SLV
+12V when on closed limit. Ground when off of closed limit.
Slave Operator Indicator (indicates slave side of gate is closed)
+12V when on closed limit. Ground when off of closed limit.
GND Battery supplied ground
SIREN Connect to siren + applies +12V when gate(s) are running, or in hard shutdown
GND Battery supplied ground
LOCK Connect to lock + (optional) Magnetic or Solenoid type locks (Dip Switch #6 Selectable)
Photo Eye Hookup
Photo eye / safety loop wiring. Connect the positive power wire of the accessory to
12V. Connect the ground wire of the accessory to MAS (upper right area of the
835/836 board). Connect the relay wires of the accessory as normal: COM to GND.
NO to SAFETY (#14) (for a safety device). When the gate operator begins opening
(comes off of the closed limits) the MAS terminal will become a ground and will complete the flow of power to the accessory. This will power the accessory up and it will work as normal until the gate gets closed and the MAS terminal switches and the device will power down.
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Adjustments
TIMER TO CLOSE Adjusts time before gate automatically closes
Adjustable 5 to 70 seconds.
DUAL GATE DELAY Adjusts delay between master and slave operation 0-4 seconds (836 only for use with magnetic, solenoid, and other locking de vices)
CURRENT SENSITIVITY Increases or decreases the Auto Reverse sensitivity.
OPERATE
Push Buttons
When depressed, activates the gate. Used for initial installation and testing.
Hard Shutdown Reset Resets the operator when the gate current senses twice before fully opening or closing.
LED ENABLE When depressed, activates LEDs for 15 minutes to assist in installation and troubleshooting.
Hold the push button down for five seconds to put the board in program mode.
RESET Resets the microprocessor. Returns processor to last known state.
Jumpers
STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER When the STOP CIRCUIT program switch #5 must be ON JUMPER is connected, the gate will operate normally.
STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER When a 3-button station is conprogram switch #5 must be OFF nected to the board, the STOP
CIRCUIT JUMPER must be removed.
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Program Switches
1 TIMER TO CLOSE
2 TIMER TO CLOSE OPT.
OFF
Gate does not automatically close.
ON
Gate automatically closes.
Gate automatically closes from any position after opening.
Enables slave side (dual gate use).
Gate automatically closes only when completely open (open limit engaged).
Disables slave side. (single gate use) 3 SLAVE DISABLE
4 SIREN DELAY
5 ‘STOP’ CIRCUIT ENABLE Must hold down open or close buttons to move gate. Gate stops when button released.
6 LOCK TYPE
Siren (optional) active when gate is moving.
7 COAST ENABLE
8 FREE EXIT OPT.
9 DUAL GATE SYNC
10 SMART ACT.
Siren (optional) starts 5 seconds before gate moves.
Normal operation
Momentary open or close input runs gate to limit.
For 12V mechanical (solenoid) locks.
For 12V magnetic locks.
(+12V for 4 seconds on open cycle) (+12V when on close limit)
Gate will stop immediately when at
Open or Close limit
Gate will coast (minimally) when it reaches limits.
Recommended for 7500 slide operator only.
A free exit input will open gate from any position after an open or close cycle.
A free exit input will open gate from closed position or after a close cycle only.
Both gates operate at normal
Speed (slave slower than
Master).
This feature will control the master gate to open or close at the same speed as the slave gate.
Off for 416E & 416EX actuators, slide gates, 3500 or when slow down feature is not desired.
Used for 816E & 816EX actuators only
(soft start & stop).
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Optional Device Inputs
GND Supplied Battery Ground
INP
12V
Activate Gate (Push button activation when momentarily shorted to ground)
Supplied Battery Voltage (Protected with 3 Amp fuse)
GND Supplied Battery Ground
INP
12V
Activate Gate (Push button activation when momentarily shorted to ground)
Supplied Battery Voltage (Protected with 3 Amp fuse)
EDGE Reverse edge input. When grounded, will stop and reverse gate if closing, resets close timer if gate is open.
EDGE Reverse edge input. When grounded, will stop and reverse gate if closing, resets close timer if gate is open.
GND Supplied Battery Ground
GND Supplied Battery Ground
STOP Stop input from a 3 button station (must remove STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER) Normally closed
CLOSE Close input from a 3 button station (see program switch #5 for options)
OPEN Open input from a 3 button station (see program switch #5 for options)
GND Supplied Battery Ground
GND Supplied Battery Ground
FREE EXIT Opens gate if closed, stops and reverses gate if closing, resets close timer if gate is open.
GND Supplied Battery Ground
SHADOW Resets close timer when gate is open (also referred to as under gate loop)
GND Supplied Battery Ground
SAFETY Resets close timer if gate is open, stops and reverses if gate is closing. (Does not open a closed gate)
GND Supplied Battery Ground
FIRE When grounded, opens gate and holds gate open until released.
Clears “Hard Shutdown” mode of software.
UL When grounded, opens gate and holds gate open until released.
Clears “Hard Shutdown” mode of software.
GND Supplied Battery Ground
INP
12V
Activate Gate (Push button activation when momentarily shorted to ground)
Supplied Battery Voltage (Protected with 3 Amp fuse)
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Gate Operators, Inc.
911 Siren
The 911 Siren is included with all Apollo ETL Gate Operators.
Mount siren in an area that will produce maximum performance (additional wire may be required).
Connect the red wire to the SIREN connector on the Remote Monitor Output Connector block.
Connect the black wire to the GND connector on the Remote Monitor Output Connector block.
Red
Black
Set Program Switch # 4 as preferred:
ON - Upon activation, Siren will start for 5 seconds before gate(s) begin moving.
OFF - Siren and gate(s) start immediately upon activation.
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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. 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/Digi-Code black gray gray red
Allstar white black red
Lift-Master*
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2
3
4
Heddolf black white yellow red
Linear white/silver common n/o white/gold
* Lift-Master will require that the 12/24 jumper be set to 12 and the C/M (constant/momentary) jumper be set to C
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The Apollo 835/836 board is the standard board in all ETL compliant Apollo Gate Operators. Single gate systems use the 835 board (distinguished by MASTER and EMER-
GENCY BYPASS modular receptacles) and DUAL gate systems use the 836 board
(distinguished by MASTER, SLAVE and EMERGENCY BYPASS receptacles). The 836 board may be used in single gate applications by simply turning PROGRAM SWITCH #3 to the OFF position and only using the MASTER receptacle of the board. Apollo 7000
ETL and 7100 ETL systems use a Stature Electric direct current motor while the Commercial 7200 ETL and 7300 ETL use a Bison direct current motor. Both motors are similar in design and thus trouble shooting for all of the slide gate systems is covered in one manual. Keep in mind that SLIDE GATE operators do NOT utilize the “SMART ACTUA-
TOR” feature of the 835/836 board so Program switch #10 must ALWAYS be in the OFF position. Trouble Shooting the Apollo 7000/7100/7200/7300 ETL systems:
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Check your battery! The battery in your gate operator is the power source for the entire system. If it is not adequately charged, the system will not operator properly.
Test the battery by checking the voltage with a volt-meter while the battery is under load (gate operating). For AC charged systems – unplug the battery charger before load testing battery. Battery voltage should be 11.5 volt DC or higher while the operator is running (battery under load).
Program Switch Settings: At the upper center of the board there are 10 program switches. These switches enable and disable certain features of the Apollo system. DEFAULT setting of these switches is as follows: SINGLE GATE – 1,2,3,5
ON (all others OFF) DUAL GATE – 1,2,5 ON (all others OFF)
LED ENABLE BUTTON: On the right side of the board – half way down is the LED
ENABLE button. Pressing this button once and releasing it “enables” the LEDs on the board for approximately 15 minutes. When the LEDs are enabled – the “STOP” light should always be lit on the left side of the board. Other LEDs may be lit as well depending on the status of the operator. If the gate(s) are in the OPEN position, the OPEN limit indicator(s) should be lit. If the gate(s) are CLOSED, the
CLOSED limit indicator(s) should be lit. (The OPEN and CLOSED LEDs should never be on at the same time) Any LEDs that are lit on the left side of the board or at the lower right corner of the board (except the STOP LED) indicate a TRIGGER from an accessory device connected at that location. Devices connected where an
LED is lit should be removed before further testing is done. After the system is made operational – these devices may be reconnected one at a time. Check for proper system operation after each connection.
Current Sensitivity: At the top center of the board is the “Current Sensitivity” adjustment. It adjusts the amount of force the operator will exert before it senses an obstruction. As the wheel is turned counter clockwise, the operator will reverse more easily. As the wheel is turned clockwise, the operator will push harder. Any time the system “CURRENT SENSES” it will stop and reverse for two (2) seconds. If the system “CURRENT SENSES” a second time before fully opening or closing – it will again reverse for two (2)_seconds and then go into a HARD SHUTDOWN
(see below). Sensitivity should be set to a level that is sufficiently strong to open and close the gate in all conditions – yet still sensitive enough to be safe. A good starting point is the one o’clock position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Activating the system: A momentary connection between activation inputs and ground
(GND) is how the system is activated. At the upper left and bottom right of the board are terminals marked INP or INPUT. These terminals - when momentarily shorted to ground (GND) - will open, stop and close the gate with each activation. The button on the side of the box (swing gates ONLY) is connected to these terminals and may be used to activate the gate when the key is in the horizontal position. On our newest boards there is an “OPERATE” button at the upper left area of the board that may be used in the same manner.
HARD SHUTDOWN: If the system has encountered an obstruction two times before fully opening or closing – the HARD SHUTDOWN LED (upper right of board) will begin flashing – indicating a Hard Shutdown situation. Check to see that any obstructions are removed from the gates path and then press the “HARD SHUTDOWN RE-
SET” button to restart the system.
Left Hand / Right Hand Operation: All APOLLO Slide Gates are shipped from the factory wired to close to the left (when looking out of the property). It is suggested to install and adjust the operator as it comes from the factory – then re-wire the system if necessary. The easiest way to determine if your system requires re-wiring is to use the LED Enable button. Once the LEDs are enabled, the OPEN LIMIT light should come on in the open position and the CLOSED LIMIT light should come on when the gate is closed. Should these be backwards – make the following changes: From the
MASTER plug – there are five wires going to a terminal strip… Reverse the RED with the BLACK - and – reverse the ORANGE with the WHITE. To verify that the wiring has been changed correctly: Manually move the gate to the mid-way position and plug the main harness into the EMERGENCY BYPASS receptacle – the gate should
OPEN. If it closes – the RED and BLACK motor wires must be reversed. Once it is verified that the EMERGENCY BYPASS does open the gate – then check the limit switch wiring. Dis-engage the mechanical release and open the gate fully – verify the
OPEN LIMIT led is on. Close the gate fully – verify the CLOSED LIMIT led. If the limits are backwards – reverse the ORANGE and WHITE limit wires.
Dual Gate Systems: Test dual gate systems individually. Turn program switch #3 ON
(disables SLAVE side of board) and test actuators one at a time using MASTER side of board only. Confirm proper operation of each actuator. If both test 100% - then test together by connecting both actuators and turning program switch #3 to the OFF position.
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EMERGENCY BYPASS: At the bottom left of the board is the EMERGENCY BYPASS receptacle. Plugging the operator harness into this receptacle will OPEN the gate
ONLY! It is intended to open the gate(s) should other methods fail. Note that if the motor draws more than 15 amps of current the fuse above the receptacle will blow. Also, the gate operator will not stop by its self at the open position. The plug must be removed to stop the gate. (This is also a handy way to test that the current consumption of the motor is within the normal limits)
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FIRMWARE: In the upper right area of the board there is a micro-processor that has a white label on it. This is the “FIRMWARE” of the system. Currently (May 2005) we are using firmware version V31.00.02. For troubleshooting versions of the firmware earlier then V31.00.00 consult your original instructions that were included with your system.
Systems that are out of warranty may be upgraded to newer version firmware for a nominal fee.
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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 expressed or implied (some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you) and shall be considered void if damage was due to improper installation or use, connection to improper power source, or if damage was caused by fire, flood, or lightning. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any labor charges incurred in the removal or replacement of defective parts.
In case of failure due to defective material or workmanship during the warranty period, the defective part will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option at no charge if returned freight prepaid. New or factory rebuilt replacements may be used. Replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period. The manufacturer will pay standard ground freight on the return of repaired or replaced items in warranty.
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