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TABLE 3
SYMPTOM(S)
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Operator will not pow-
er On.
Power LED is OFF
Check terminal Lock wiring for loose or broken wires
Check the fuse
Check wiring polarity
Gate opens a short
distance, then stops
and reverses
Check the UL/Edge input on the gate controller
Adjust Force Settings
Check Motor 1 and Motor 2 encoder LEDs to verify the LEDs toggle
Gate opens but will
not close
Check the input LEDs. Any ON will hold the gate open and indicates
a problem with a keying device
Check the secondary safety devices. Any activated safety devices
will hold the gate open and indicates a problem with the safety de-
vice
Check the loop detectors. Any activated safety devices can hold the
gate open and indicates a problem with the loop detector or ground
Hard Shutdown (2
back to back obstruc-
tions) LED blinking,
Buzzer sounds for 5
Clear any obstructions from the path of the gate. Press RESET to
clear (or hard reset button)
Gate opens by itself
Check accessory inputs and clear them as necessary
15 - APOLLO GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE 2
COMPLETE BASIC
Alarm
Active the primary (inherent) reverse system by blocking the gate
with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily then stop.
Restart the gate and Lock again with a solid object. The gate should
reverse momentarily, then stop, and go into hard shutdown with an
alarm
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Battery
Check the batteries for any leakage or loose connections. Batteries
should be replaced every two years
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Fire Dept
Check emergency vehicle access device for proper operation
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Gate
Inspect for damage
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Reverse Sys-
tem
Check that the gate reverses on contact with an object in both the
opening and closing cycles
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Loop(s)
Check vehicular reverse and shadow loops for proper operation
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Release
Check manual release for proper operation
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Complete
Overall Check: Complete check of gate and gate operating system
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Mounting Hard- Check screws and nuts
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