Nice Apollo H12-ETL-1K, Manual

6

4 - INSTALLATION NOTES 

•  A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each 

side of the gate where easily visible. 

•  Test all features for proper functions before placing the automatic vehicular 

gate opener into service. 

•  Demonstrate the basic functions and safety features of the gate system 

to owners/end users/general contractors, including how to turn off power 

and how to operate the manual release feature. 

•  Leave safety instructions, product literature, installation manual and 

maintenance instructions with end user. 

•  Explain to the owners/users the importance of a service contract that 

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. 

•  Offer the owner/end user a maintenance contract, or contact them 

regularly to offer maintenance. 

•  See instructions on the placement of non contact sensors for each type of 

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 

THIS CIRCUIT BOARD IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH VEHICULAR 

SWING AND SLIDE GATES ONLY. 

4.3 - Warnings, cautions and notes 

4.3.1  Gate terms “system, “gate operator”, “gate system”, and “gate 

operator system” for these warnings, cautions, and notes is 

intended to cover the gate controller, gate controller software, the 

gate actuator, and all safety accessories included within a typical 

installation. 

4.3.2  Gate system designers, installers and users must take into 

consideration the inherent hazards associated with each installation, 

since no two installations will be exactly alike. 

4.3.3  Improperly designed, constructed, installed or maintained systems 

can and may introduce hazards which may or may not be readily 

seen or identified by users, bystanders, installers or inspectors 

4.3.4  All pinch points must be guarded or eliminated. 
4.3.5  Only install this gate system opener in appropriate manners in which 

the operation is safe and secure. 

4.3.6  A gate operator exerts a great amount of force in order to move 

the gate system in normal operation, therefore appropriate safety 

sensors, measures, notices and appropriate safety features must be 

incorporated in all installations. 

4.3.7  The gate must be installed correctly and no binding or resistance 

should be present throughout its movement in either direction. 

4.3.8  The gate system must be installed in an area and in such a manner 

in which the gate has sufficient clearance to open, close and 

move without striking or contacting any structures and/or other 

obstructions. 

4.3.9  The gate system is designed for vehicular traffic only, and should 

never, under any situation be used for pedestrian traffic 

4.3.10  Pedestrian prohibited signs, warning signs or other suitable 

measures must be used at minimum, to warn pedestrians to stay 

away from, and to not use this system under any circumstances. 

4.3.11  Pedestrians should be encouraged to use a pedestrian entry/exit 

only. 

4.3.12  Pedestrians should never cross the path of a moving gate. The 

sensors are designed to prevent contact with a vehicle and are 

not necessarily capable of preventing contact with a pedestrian. 

Care should be taken to prevent pedestrian usage under any 

circumstances. 

4.3.13  One or more non-contact sensors must be used in any situation or 

area where entrapment may have the possibility of occurring. 

4.3.14  Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions 

given for the appropriate gate type listed, refer to ASTM F2200 for 

additional gate types. 

4.3.15  Any existing manual gate latches shall be removed or disabled when 

an automatic gate system is installed. Use only mag-locks controlled 

by the system.

3.3 - 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 

automatic gate system may cause significant damage or injury if the path of 

the gate is 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 responsibility 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 periodically 

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 fashion 

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 operator 

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. 

ONLY USE the MANUAL RELEASE when the gate is not moving or when the 

unit fails or in case of power outage. 

• Turn the power to the gate controller OFF AND REMOVE BATTERIES 

before using the emergency release. 

3.9 - Keep gates properly maintained 

Have only a qualified service person make repairs. Unqualified service 

technicians are not recommended.

Before installing and/or operating the gate opener, installers and/or users 
should do the following: 
•  Confirm the gate operator being installed is appropriate for the application. 
•  Confirm the gate is designed and built according to current applicable 

published industry standards. 

•  Confirm all appropriate features and accessory devices are being 

incorporated, including both primary and secondary entrapment protection 
devices. 

•  Make sure the gate works freely before installing the operator. 
•  Repair or service worn or damaged gate hardware before installing the 

operator. 

•  Adjust the FORCE device to the minimum force setting that allows reliable 

gate operation. 

•  Install operator inside fence line (DO NOT install operator on public side of 

fence line). 

•  Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas. 
•  Install a proper electrical ground to a gate operator. 
•  Install keypad controls where users cannot touch, or reach through gate 

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

•  Install controls where user has full view of gate operation. 
•  Install all warning signs (In accordance with UL 325) on both sides of the 

gate to warn persons in the area of potential hazards associated with the 
automatic vehicular gate operation.