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Apollo 816 LA Linear Actuator

Installation Reference Manual

Antenna

Receiver

GRD

Open

Stop

Open

+12V

Reset

BlueBus

GRD

+24V

N/C

COM

N/O

N/C

COM

N/O

GRD

12V

Alarm

Sol. Lock

Main Fuse

Limit 2

Encoder 2

Limit 1

Encoder 1

Motor 2

Motor 1

GRD

Reset
Edge

Safety

Shadow

Exit

UL
Fire

Input

GRD

GRD
GRD

GRD

+12V

Open

Input

USB

F/W Jumper

Learn

Input +12V a

Options

AutoClose

SlowDown

Force

Close
Stop

+12V

Bypass 15A Fuse

A B

Open

OpenOpen

Battery

Solar

Antenna

Receiver

GRD

Open

Stop

Open

+12V

Reset

BlueBus

GRD

+24V

N/C

COM

N/O

N/C

COM

N/O

GRD

12V

Alarm

Sol. Lock

Main Fuse

Limit 2

Encoder 2

Limit 1

Encoder 1

Motor 2

Motor 1

GRD

Reset
Edge

Safety

Shadow

Exit

UL
Fire

Input

GRD

GRD
GRD

GRD

+12V

Open

Input

USB

F/W Jumper

Learn

Input +12V a

Options

AutoClose

SlowDown

Force

Close
Stop

+12V

Bypass 15A Fuse

A B

Open

OpenOpen

Battery

Solar

5.1 936 WIRING

936: PULL-TO-OPEN (SINGLE)

936: PULL-TO-OPEN (DUAL)

MOTOR 1

MOTOR 2

Locate MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 connectors on 936 board per IMAGE 8.

2. If single gate, wire MOTOR 1 as shown.
3. If dual gate, wire MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 as shown.

936 WIRING: PULL-TO-OPEN

Fig-8: 936 MOTOR CONNECTOR LOCATIONS

Antenna

Receiver

GRD

Open

Stop

Open

+12V

Reset

BlueBus

GRD

+24V

N/C

COM

N/O

N/C

COM

N/O

GRD

12V

Alarm

Sol. Lock

Main Fuse

Limit 2

Encoder 2

Limit 1

Encoder 1

Motor 2

Motor 1

GRD

Reset
Edge

Safety

Shadow

Exit

UL
Fire

Input

GRD

GRD
GRD

GRD

+12V

Open

Input

USB

F/W Jumper

Learn

Input +12V a

Options

AutoClose

SlowDown

Force

Close
Stop

+12V

Bypass 15A Fuse

A B

Open

OpenOpen

Battery

Solar

MOTOR 1

YELLOW

GREEN

BLUE

ORANGE

WHITE

BLACK

RED

MOTOR 1

MOTOR 2

NOTICE

If a gate moves in opposite

direction from what is

expected, reverse the motor

power lead wiring (red & black

wires) for that motor.
In dual gate systems, the

longer actuator cable is usually

connoted to MOTOR 2.

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Summary of Contents for Apollo 816 LA

Page 1: ...NT These instructions apply only to the 816 actuator Control box installation operation is described in a separate control box manual Linear actuator Apollo 1500 1550 1551 816 LA www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales ApolloGateOpeners com ...

Page 2: ...TUATOR MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 5 SECTION 5 816 TO CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS 13 5 1 816 to 936 CONTROLLER WIRING 14 5 2 816 to 1050 CONTROLLER WIRING 16 5 3 816 to Mercury 310 CONTROLLER WIRING 18 SECTION 6 SETTING 816 OPEN CLOSE LIMITS 19 6 1 816 Limits 936 or 1050 20 6 2 816 Limits Mercury 310 22 SECTION 7 PART DRAWINGS 23 SECTION 8 WARRANTY 26 www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales ApolloG...

Page 3: ...C Operating Voltage 12 VDC Actuator Dimensions 42 inches Retracted 66 inches Extended User Controls 936 1050 or Mercury 310 Controllers Listed To Ul325 936 1050 and Mercury 310 Controlers Usage Class I II Congratulations on selecting a Nice Apollo 816 LA linear actuator for your gate opener system With proper selection system design installation and maintenance this actuator should provide years o...

Page 4: ...system to ensure a safe and reliable installation It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the installer is qualified to carry out the installation in a safe and professional manner Consult local government agencies for up to date rules and regulations to satisfy licensing codes or regulations that regulate automated gate system design and installation The gate for which the gate o...

Page 5: ... arm to the hinge post SECTION 4 816 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION LEFT SIDE VERTICAL VIEW TOP VIEW 6 6 13 13 PIVOT ARM PIVOT ARM PIVOT ARM 1 2 HINGE POST CENTER OF HINGE CENTER LINE OF ATTACHMENT POINT FOR GATE BRACKET CENTER OF HINGE GATE CLOSED DIRECTION OF OPENING HINGE POST HINGE POST NOTICE Welding is much preferred but Nice offers an optional bolt on pivot arm P N 446 for when welding is not possib...

Page 6: ...t INSTALL PIVOT ARM TO GATE PUSH TO OPEN TOP VIEW 6 6 11 11 PIVOT ARM PIVOT ARM PIVOT ARM 1 2 HINGE POST CENTER OF HINGE HINGE POST HINGE POST CENTER LINE OF ATTACHMENT POINT FOR GATE BRACKET CENTER OF HINGE GATE CLOSED DIRECTION OF OPENING LEFT SIDE VERTICAL VIEW NOTICE Welding is much preferred but Nice offers an optional bolt on pivot arm P N 446 for when welding is not possible CAUTION Never w...

Page 7: ...OT ARM WASHER 1 Mount the actuator to the pivot arm as shown IMAGE 2 1 Note that the washer goes above the actuator flange 2 Tighten the lock nut to prevent movement or shifting when the actuator is running This will also prevent excessive bounce or wobble when the gate stops moving www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales ApolloGateOpeners com ...

Page 8: ... Arm Using Hitch Pin and R Clip 1 If security is of the utmost importance then the bracket may be connected to the actuator arm using the 1 2 x 3 bolt washer and lock nut Fig 3A 2 However to enable quick manual opening of the gate in case of power failure it is recommended to use the quick release hitch pin with R clip Fig 3B HITCH PIN R CLIP INSERT INTO HITCH PIN HOLE HOLE FOR R CLIP www ApolloGa...

Page 9: ...ET TO ACTUATOR ARM CONT ACTUATOR ARM ACTUATOR ARM GATE BRACKET GATE BRACKET Fig 3C Gate Bracket with Bolt Washer Nut Fig 3D Gate Bracket with Hitch Pin And R Clip 1 2 x 3 BOLT HITCH PIN 1 2 WASHER 1 2 LOCK NUT R CLIP www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales ApolloGateOpeners com ...

Page 10: ...ucture of gate 3 Mark position of gate bracket on gate or clamp into position 4 POSITION GATE BRACKET ON GATE Fig 4B Gate Bracket Location Push To Open Fig 4A Gate Bracket Location Pull To Open ACTUATOR RETRACTED ACTUATOR RETRACTED PIVOT ARM PIVOT ARM WALL WALL GATE BRACKET LOCATION GATE BRACKET LOCATION GATE OPEN GATE CLOSED NOTICE Do not attach gate bracket to gate pickets Attach only to structu...

Page 11: ...ET SHOWN 5 AFFIX GATE BRACKET TO GATE GATE BRACKET 3 8 x2 5 HEX BOLT x2 WELD 3 8 NUT x2 IMPORTANT Ensure bracket centerline is 1 2 above the top of the pivot arm IMPORTANT Use a bubble level to assure after mounting that actuator is level and plumb CAUTION Never weld parts to the gate or posts when the control board is powered to avoid irrepairable damage to the circuit board NOTICE Attach gate br...

Page 12: ... 3 Dig a trench across the driveway deep enough to accommodate the longer harness cable from the actuator farthest from the control box 4 Run the cable through an appropriate conduit and lay this in the trench 5 Cover the trench and use asphalt patch if needed 6 Run the 2nd cable into a hole with rubber grommet into the bottom of the control box NOTICE Ensure the cable s reaches into the control b...

Page 13: ... and the red and black battery wires with lugs CUT OFF HERE 8 PIN CONNECTOR EXISTING SPLICE SECTION 5 816 CONTROLLER WIRING 8 RED 7 BLACK 2 ORANGE 1 WHITE 6 N C 5 GREEN 4 RED 3 BLACK Fig 7B Existing Connector Battery Leads 7 NOTICE The actuator cable comes with a connector and battery lugs Fig 7A which must be cut off before wiring to the controller www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales Apo...

Page 14: ...NGLE 936 PULL TO OPEN DUAL MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2 1 Locate MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 connectors on 936 board per IMAGE 8 2 If single gate wire MOTOR 1 as shown 3 If dual gate wire MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 as shown 8A 936 WIRING PULL TO OPEN Fig 8 936 MOTOR CONNECTOR LOCATIONS Receiver OK Open Stop Close Reset BlueBus GRD 24V N C COM N O N C COM N O GRD GRD 12V Alarm Sol Lock Main Fuse Limit 2 Encoder 2 Limit 1 Enco...

Page 15: ...ngle gate wire MOTOR 1 as shown 3 If dual gate wire MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 as shown 8B 936 WIRING PUSH TO OPEN COM N O N C COM N O GRD GRD 12V Alarm Sol Lock Main Fuse Limit 2 Encoder 2 Limit 1 Encoder 1 Motor 2 Motor 1 3A GRD UL Fire Input GRD GRD 12V c c Bypass 15A Fuse A A B A B A B A B B Close Close Open Open Open COM COM Battery Solar MOTOR 1 YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW GREEN GREEN GREEN BLUE BLUE BLUE...

Page 16: ... as shown 3 If dual gate wire MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 as shown MOTOR 1 MOTOR 1 YELLOW GREEN BLUE ORANGE WHITE BLACK RED MOTOR 2 MOTOR 2 BLACK BLACK RED RED YELLOW YELLOW GREEN GREEN BLUE BLUE ORANGE ORANGE WHITE WHITE MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2 NOTICE If a gate moves in opposite direction from what is expected reverse the motor power lead wiring red black wires for that motor In dual gate systems the longer actu...

Page 17: ... 1 and MOTOR 2 as shown MOTOR 1 MOTOR 1 YELLOW GREEN BLUE ORANGE WHITE BLACK RED MOTOR 2 MOTOR 2 YELLOW YELLOW GREEN GREEN BLUE BLUE MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2 BLACK BLACK RED RED ORANGE ORANGE WHITE WHITE NOTICE If a gate moves in opposite direction from what is expected reverse the motor power lead wiring red black wires for that motor In dual gate systems the longer actuator cable is usually connected to ...

Page 18: ...ry 310 board per diagram below 2 If single gate wire MOTOR 1 as shown 3 If dual gate wire MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 as shown 10 MERCURY 310 WIRING 5 3 MERCURY 310 WIRING MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2 NOTICE Mercury 310 motor wiring is the same for push to open and pull to open gate installations Fig 10 Apollo 816 Extend and Retract Limit Screws www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales ApolloGateOpeners com ...

Page 19: ... 1 page 22 during the procedure Fig 11 816 Extend and Retract Limit Screws Retract Screw Less CCW More CW Extend Screw More CCW Less CW SECTION 6 SETTING 816 OPEN CLOSE LIMITS CAUTION Ensure power is properly applied to the controller per the associated installation manual Do not extend 816 extension tube too far or risk damage to the actuator Maximum tube length is 66 inches 1 65 m IMPORTANT Thes...

Page 20: ...ck limit position is set correctly by using the Open or Close buttons to jog gate to mid position and then back to the limit Adjust as necessary For Limit LED behavior see DETAIL A in Diagram 6 1 and Fig 11A 1 and Fig 11A 2 and note below 11A 816 LIMITS 936 OR 1050 NOTICE If gate moves opposite of button activated reverse red and black wires in actuator connector If limit LEDs indicate wrong gate ...

Page 21: ... position Limit is set to beyond the desired gate position Extended Arm Rotate Extend screw CCW to extend more Extend More CCW Retract More CW E E R R SCENARIO B Limit LEDs light before the desired gate position is reached Limit is set before the desired gate position Move M o v e Retracted Arm Rotate Retract screw CW to retract more Diagram 6 1 Setting 816 Actuator Limits DETAIL A Limit LED Behav...

Page 22: ...LRN MOTOR 1 or LRN MOTOR 2 L1 or L2 shows in controller display 3 Press hold Left Right arrow button to run gate to mid position 4 Press hold Left Right arrow button to run gate to a desired gate limit position 5 If gate does not stop at desired limit position adjust per one of the following two scenarios A or B A If gate moves to preferred gate limit position without stopping with NO limit LED in...

Page 23: ...ation Reference Manual 23 23 1 1 2 2 A A B B COMPANY NICE APOLLO NAME ACTUATOR GENERAL VIEW 43 17 ACTUATOR CLOSED 7 38 5 74 31 41 4 0 3 0 Ø1 66 7 01 SECTION 7 PART DRAWINGS www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales ApolloGateOpeners com ...

Page 24: ...SPUR GEAR A2017 1 3 LIMIT SCREW A2019 1 4 LIMIT TOWER BUSHING A2009 1 5 MAIN SCREW A2018 1 6 SEAL HOUSING ALUMINIUM A2064 1 7 BEARINGS A2087 1 8 COVER TUBE A2091 1 9 AC GEAR NUT A2006 1 10 SEAL A2025 1 11 1 1 2 2 A A B B 7 3 4 5 6 2 1 8 Company NICE APOLLO Name ACTUATOR FRONT HOUSING 11 9 10 www ApolloGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 Sales ApolloGateOpeners com ...

Page 25: ...A2012K 1 7 LIMIT CAP SEAL A2010 2 8 STRAIN RELIEF A2029 1 9 SMART SENSOR 816 Only A2072 1 10 HARNESS See Note 1 11 1 1 2 2 A A B B Company NICE APOLLO Description Actuator Back Housing 7 8 11 9 1 10 2 Note These Items are sold as 1 unit also Back Housing Kit Part A2012 4 5 6 Note 416 8 Cable Part A2028 416X 38 Cable Part A2037 816 8 Cable Part A2058 816X 38 Cable Part A2041 3 These Items also sold...

Page 26: ... those items carry the name plate of a manufacturer other than HySecurity or Nice and they are not a part of the base model HySecurity disclaims all warranties for such accessory components which carry only the original warranty if any of their original manufacturer HySecurity hereby assigns its rights under such manufacturer warranties to the extent that such rights are assignable to Buyer These ...

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