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3 - SAFETY AND CAUTIONS

  WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH:

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trol away from children.

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CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.

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rigid object or stop or reverse when an object activates the non-contact 
sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate oper-
ator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the 
risk of injury or death.

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3.1 - Properly installed safety devices 

Safety devices are used to sense, register and prevent damage to vehicular 

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inspected for functionality within the prescribed maintenance procedures, the 

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as a result of its opening and closing action.

3.2 - Safety signs, notices to personnel warning signs

Safety devices must alert all who may enter the gate system area, as to the 
danger posed by moving equipment. Safety features must be installed and work 
correctly, such as the infrared beam. This safety device prevents serious injury 
or death as a result of the gate closing while an object or person blocks the gate 

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is moving should be added in addition to the aforementioned safety features.

3.3 - The gate system safety devices

Automatic gate operators are designed to move a heavy steel gate. Great 
amounts of force are sometimes used to move these heavy systems. The auto-

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obstructed. All sensors, safety devices and warning notices must be in place and 
operable in order for this system to operate properly. It is the installer’s responsi-
bility to install this system properly and to ensure its correct and safe operation.

3.4 - Infrared beams and warning signs

Infrared beams are used to inform the control board that an obstruction is 
present. Safety devices must be installed properly and inspected periodi-
cally to ensure continued reliability and safety. Safety devices, safety sensors, 
warning signs and notices of moving equipment danger must be installed 
and readily visible by all paths of approach to the gate system. Failure to post 
warnings could result in loss of life, damage or physical injury.

3.5 - Establish the location

The installer of this system needs to establish the location of the opener in 
accordance with instructions contained within this manual. A typical layout 
is provided at the end of this manual with a nominal basic drawing. It is the 
installer’s responsibility to ensure that the opener is installed in such a fash-
ion so as to prevent binding, pinching or improper articulation of the system 
throughout its actuation cycle. 

3.6 - Read and follow all instructions 

3.7 - Keep children away

Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control 
away from children. 

3.8 - Test the gate system

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 the limit of 
travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate opera-
tor properly can increase the risk of injury or death. Test force and correct 
functionality for photo-eyes and other safety devices at least every 6 months. 

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unit fails or in case of power outage. 

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Turn the power to the gate controller OFF AND REMOVE BATTERIES 
before using the emergency release. The ON/OFF switch for the gate oper-
ator is located adjacent to the main controller board. 

3.9 - Keep gates properly maintained

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4 - PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES

Before installing and operating the unit, installers should:

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lished industry standards.

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rated, including both primary and secondary entrapment protection devices.

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operator.

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gate operation.

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fence line).

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while operating controls, which is a minimum of 8 feet from the gate.

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side of the gate where easily visible.

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gate into service.

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owners/end users/general contractors, including how to turn off power and 
how to operate the manual disconnect feature.

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tenance manual with end user.

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includes a routine testing of the entire system including the entrapment 
protection devices, and explain the need for the owners to insure that this 
testing is performed routinely.

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larly to offer maintenance.

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be used on residential applications where needed.

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application. 

 

4.1 - Follow Instructions

Always follow all instructions included in this manual to ensure safety and the 
longevity of the operator. 

4.2 - Intended usage

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4.3 - Warnings, cautions and notes

4.3.1 

Gate system designers, installers and users must take into consider-
ation the inherent hazards associated with each installation, since no 
two installations will be exactly alike.

4.3.2 

Improperly designed, constructed, installed or maintained systems 
can and may introduce hazards which may or may not be readily 

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4.3.3 

All pinch points must be guarded or eliminated.

Summary of Contents for 4300 SW

Page 1: ...Revision 1 0 1_08 2012 Nice Apollo Swing Gate Opener Vehicular Swing Gate Opener 4300SW 1 2HP 4500SW 1HP...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...rning mode 8 7 CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT 9 8 ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 10 8 1 Outputs 10 8 2 Inputs 10 8 3 Communication bus 10 8 4 Programming the plug in receiver and remote controls 11 9 WIRING AND C...

Page 4: ...e main control board A key locked manual release and adjustable open and close limit switches are located in a weather tight enclosure that is accessible at the top of the unit The main control board...

Page 5: ...xtended periods of time The installer should ensure and verify that all required safety devices are installed correctly and in a manner consistent with the requirements of this manual Additionally all...

Page 6: ...children 3 8 Test the gate system 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 the limit of travel retest...

Page 7: ...consistent with the manufacturer s recommended instructions local State or Federal law transfers the liability unto the installer Careful consideration has been taken by the manufacturer s to devise s...

Page 8: ...towed back for safe assembly of the gate operator Storage area for two 12VDC backup batteries for 24 volt motor power Use these holes for atta ching I O cables with pla stic zip ties Limit Switch 5 SW...

Page 9: ...EjBHDMS SN RS AHKHYD MC LNTMS SGD F SD opener Please consult the local building dept and or a structural engineer to ATHKC BNMBQDSD O C SG S LDDSR ATHKCHMF BNCDR MC HR RTEjBHDMS ENQ SGD RNHK type and...

Page 10: ...to place the unit into this mode Apollo has taken great care to simplify the installation operation and safety of this device and to ensure longevity and reliability of the unit over time The learning...

Page 11: ...QD 1 4 3 1 8 43 7 CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT Figure 14 CONTROL BOARD BUTTONS ENTER STOP CLOSE OPEN POWER INPUTS MOTOR CONNECTION PLUG IN RECEIVER COMM BUS INPUTS OUTPUTS 5 6 3 1 2 4 7 Figure 12 Figure 13 5...

Page 12: ...safety loop or photo eye detector Activating the LOOP2 input 26 closes the gate to the fully closed position This loop input is intended for use with safety sensors to prevent entrapment between the...

Page 13: ...ontrols automatically to the remote control 1 Have a functioning Nice FloR A 2 button or 4 button remote control with a battery installed prior to programming the remote control 2 Press and hold the b...

Page 14: ...y grounded to the opener using a copper wire prior to operation Ensure proper ground bonding by remov ing paint around the mounting hole to create a proper connection if required Burnishing may be req...

Page 15: ...he gate in the following sequence Press Gate Open Press Gate Stop Press Gate Close Press Gate Stop Figure 25 RADIO RECEIVER CONNECTION Figure 21 FAIL SAFE CONNECTION 10 3 Magnetic lock connection 7 NC...

Page 16: ...onding broken disconnected or corroded bonding strap and grounding including evidence of corrosion 11 5 Dirty equipment and connections Clean equipment and connections 11 6 Improper broken inadequatel...

Page 17: ...tor for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by build ing structures natural landscaping or similar obstruction DURING I...

Page 18: ...3 3 241 1 1 4 3 38 2 38 14 BOARD NOMENCLATURE Adjust force settings for gate opening and closing Adjust speed settings for gate opening and closing Gate delay time select Function select Display sele...

Page 19: ...to discover and integrate accessory devices like Blue BUS access control and safety devices Positions NMjFTQDR SGD ONHMSR HM SGD F SD NODM BKNRD MC O QSH K BXBKDR S which deceleration occurs q 2KNV NV...

Page 20: ...KHMJ ENQ QDLNSD RSDQ 2K UD M AKDR BNMSQNK NE M CCHSHNM K F SD operator board Default This setting gives the installer user the option of returning some or all settings of the gate operator to the ori...

Page 21: ...CK D RDR KK NODQ SNQ ETMBSHNM DWBDOS 1 1 38 HMOTSR COMMERCIAL GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS II A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in a com LDQBH K KNB SHNM NQ ATHKCHMF...

Page 22: ...ies should be replaced every two years Check emergency vehicle access device for proper operation Check that the gate reverses on contact with an object in both the opening and closing cycles Check ve...

Page 23: ...B C D E Distance 51 std std 40 11 42 52 std std 37 11 42 54 std std 34 11 42 55 std std 31 11 42 57 std std 28 11 41 59 std std 20 11 39 Chart B 90 A B C D E Distance 48 std std 40 14 40 50 std std 37...

Page 24: ...22 23 TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION 3 Chart D A B C D E Distance 32 3 8 23 1 8 25 1 8 25 11 21 Table 4 21 Figure 31...

Page 25: ...23 24 COMPACT INSTALLATION ARM MEASUREMENTS Figure 32 ARM MEASUREMENTS 21 25 11 32 1 4 25 1 2 23 3 16 5 7 8 15 3 4 1 2 1 3 16 7 7 8 7 1 8 1 2 1 2 1 3 16 7 7 8 7 1 8 1 2 1 2...

Page 26: ...24 25 GATE ARM INSTALLATION Figure 33 CORRECT LAYOUT INCORRECT INSTALLATION Figure 34...

Page 27: ...ld the gate open and indicates a problem with a keying device Check the secondary safety devices Any activated safety device will hold the gate open and indicates a problem with the safety device Chec...

Page 28: ...al condition of the drive motor The gate will then run to the closing limit so that it can properly sense where it is located 13 The control board will then OPEN the gate slowly to establish travel an...

Page 29: ...to make sure that the gate stops and reverses a short distance with minimal resistance applied Approxi mately 40 lbs on a swing gate at the end of the gate T T 8 The installer has instructed the custo...

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Page 32: ...Contact us Nice Group USA Inc 12625 Wetmore Road Suite 218 San Antonio TX 78247 Ph 1 210 545 2900 Fax 1 210 545 2915 info us niceforyou com www apollogate com www niceforyou com...

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