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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
1-10 1-20 1-40 1-60 1-80 80+
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
*
Note: Double the amount of solar panels for Dual Gate Operators.