Gate Crafters Estate Swing Exclusive DIY Kit Package Includes:
Receiver, (2) Remotes, Transformer, Adjustable Bolt On Brackets, and 4x4 Steel Mounting Post with Bracket Pre-Welded
$290.88 Value!
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Free Ground Shipping to Continental US on the Apollo 3500
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The Apollo 3500 is a GateCrafters.com specialty. Only with the GateCrafters.com additions can this installer's choice gate opener be installed in a no-welding needed application easily by the end user.
- Gate Materials:Wood, Steel, Aluminum, Vinyl, Chain Link, and others.
- Weight and length: Up to 20' in length and 1000 lbs
- Max degree of opening: 117 degrees
- Gate Post or Column size (pull to open): Unlimited - Operator should be set up so drive shaft is 31.5" from centerline of hinge.
- Push to Open: No
- Solar Compatible: Yes, Browse our solar panels (purchased separately).
- Power: Battery (Not Included) and Low Voltage Trickle Charge (Included)
- Power Wire Specification: 16 gauge wire (purchased separately) with 1,000 foot max length from transformer to control board.
- Operating Temperature: -20F to +150F
- Warranty:2-year manufacturer control board/ 2-year component manufacturer warranty.
- For this board to function a UL 325 photo eye safety device must also be attached to the board and used in the operator system.
(Click Here for Warranty Pros and Cons)
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Additional features only available with the 1050 US option
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1050 US Board - The 1050 US Board can be customizable to your needs and is UL 325-16 compliant, which is necessary to be OSCA complaint. This board is compatible with monitored photo eyes, so that if the photo eye fails it will prevent the gate openers from failing.
See the list below for the additional features of the 1050 US board:
- Board compatible with Nice Opera System (facilitates programming and diagnostic's away from the site of installation)
- Easy programming with LCD display and dedicated buttons
- Built-in voltmeter to check input voltage, battery voltage, solar panel volt age, motors' current
- Temperature sensor to optimize charging battery and system performance
- Programmable service alarm
- 2 Programmable timers (from 1 sec to 9 hours)
- 2 Programmable inputs (open, close, step, mid-position, hold to open, hold to close, activating timer)
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GateCrafters.com offers more expert assistance than anyone. If you need help deciding if this gate opener has the abilities that are right for your gate we have live application specialists available 9am - 9 pm EST 7 days a week or try our exclusive gate opener recommendation tool 24 hours/day.
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Here at Gate Crafters we cater to our DIY customers. With every Apollo Gate Opener kit, you receive a Gate Crafters DIY install kit. This kit includes DIY friendly installation kit includes the mounting bracket already welded to a 39 inch steel post. Also included in the kit are (2) 433 mHz Transmitters and (1) 433 mHz receiver. Our experienced technical staff have been assisting our DIY customers for over a decade and has built up extensive knowledge about the installation and technical support for Apollo gate openers. Gate Crafter’s technical staff is standing by 7 days a week to assist you with your installation and technical help questions.
Today’s gate opener systems can be installed with simple household tools. These systems are designed to run on low voltage wiring which can be done by you without the need to hire an electrician. By installing your Apollo gate opener yourself, you will save $1000s of dollars over the life of your gate opener. You will have working knowledge of your gate opener installation and how the gate opener works. This will make it easier for you to troubleshoot your system and perform routine maintenance, if needed in the future.
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GateCrafters.com offers more expert assistance than anyone. If you need help troubleshooting or installation support with your gate opener,we have live technical support specialists available 9am - 9 pm EST 7 days a week or try our exclusive gate opener recommendation tool 24 hours/day.
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Apollo Gate Opener - 3500ETL Single Gate Opener w/ Free DIY Kit (3500ETL)
The 3500ETL is an Apollo gate opener that offers a articulating arm swing gate operators for large gates or gates mounted on columns. They are easily install using a GateCrafters.com exclusive:
GateCrafters.com exclusively provides the ONLY Apollo 3500 w/ a DIY kit. With the standard unit found with all other companies, you must provide a steel post and then weld a plate on top for mounting the motor. We provide a 40" long 4"x4" steel post, painted Rust-Oleum Black (for easy touch up matching) with the mounting plate pre-mounted on top - Saving you time, money and for many the trouble of finding a welder. The GateCrafters.com Do-It-Yourself kit makes this a completely bolt-on simple installation. And with all this we are still the lowest price on the web - you can't find a better value in gate openers than GateCrafters.com.
The operator has a new arm design that eliminates major pinch points. This operator is perfect for heavy duty commercial or residential continuous duty operation. The gate opener has a low profile and is post mounted as seen above in the Gate Crafters exclusive. The 3500 is ETL approved and utilizes the advanced 800 series control board.
The Apollo 3500ETL Single Gate Opener is a low voltage system, eliminating the need to run 110 AC to your gate. Simply run 16-gauge low voltage to a household outlet within 1000' of the operator or use a Gate Crafters solar panel. With Apollo's generous sized NEMA 3R control box you can house a larger battery than most gate operating systems. A larger battery means more cycles during a time of power outages or low sunlight (if solar is being used). A fully charged deep cycle marine battery will provide up to 300 cycles or an average of 30 days usage on a basic system before requiring a recharge (Battery is not included). Each cycle is a full open and close and takes approximately 15 seconds each direction.
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The 1050 series control board is a new release from Apollo as of 2013. This is the next generation of smart boards for gate openers. It has a built in solar regulator, LCD display for programming and diagnostics, digital controls over force, speed, delay, etc, built in surge suppression, Built in clock and timer, and built in multimeter for knowing battery voltage. |
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GateCrafters.com is the DIY factor. GateCrafters.com further adds to most of our driveway gate openers for easier DIY installation. We have developed exclusive components (example: easy adjustable mounting brackets), customized instructions, and offer a full spectrum of accessories to truly cover all aspects of the installation of your gate opener. In addition we have the largest staff of factory trained technicians in the US.
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Included with Gate Opener from Manufacturer
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- Weld On Brackets
- Operator arm
- Operator Body and Control Board
- Manual
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Gate Crafters.com Exclusive Product & Estate Swing Package DIY Additions
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NOTE: Apollo does not supply remotes with their gate opener, we supply a free Estate Swing Package when you buy from GateCrafters.com.
2 Free Estate Swing 433 remotes - featuring the most consistant 300+ foot range in the industry.
Estate Swing 2 channel receiver - Use one channel to operate your Apollo gate opener, the second channel can be used for many other purposes, please see receiver description for ideas.
39"x4"x4" Painted Steel Post with bracket pre-welded, making an easy no welding DIY installation - GateCrafters.com is your only online source for Apollo that can do this because we have a welding shop!
Low Voltage Charging Controller and Transformer
Order specific customized accessory wiring instructions
360 degree accessories - we can take you through exit, entry, safety, power, and all other minute details to create a fully rounded kit.
Free 24/7/365 Installation Support
Free 7 day/week Technical Support
Largest Number of Certified Techs in America
Free assistance to find the right gate opener for your gate
Free systems design assistance to match the right accessories to fit your needs.
Extremely competitive pricing
Free shipping on all accessories purchased with a gate opener
We stock all replacement parts
Many brands of many types of accessories, enough to handle just about any operational situation you can imagine
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GateCrafters.com has actual experience. We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own driveway gates that are automated, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.
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The following tools and supplies are suggested in the manufacturer manual for optimal installation. They are not provided by GateCrafters, however, most tools are available at local hardware stores for purchase or rental.
- Please refer to manual for Tools Needed.
Depending on the type of gate, power supply and contributing environmental factors additional tools or supplies may be needed. Please review the product manual associated with this gate opener model for further details.
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Words from Senior Application Engineer, Anthony Gaeto
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"Apollo has been a quality name for years in the gate opener industry, plus the choice of many professional installers. Coming from Texas, the people at Apollo know and understand the convenience a gate opener can add to a ranch or home.
The 3500ETL Single Gate Opener is designed for home, ranch, or light commercial use. It is economically priced and built to last. Most home and ranch gates range between 100 and 300 pounds, which is well within the capabilities of the 3500 ETL Single Opener which can handle gates up to 20 feet and 1000 pounds. Apollo has really put some time and thought into making this arm durable and ready to take an environmental pounding. The arm is rust proof and self-lubricating and is teamed up with a sturdy NEMA 3R box for the control board and battery. NEMA 3R boxes are well known for being the ultimate in weather protection. They stand up to most anything nature can dish out; winds, sands, ice and snow are no match for a NEMA 3R box.
GateCrafters.com is dedicated to getting the right gate opener for your gate. As more gate openers are being made economically feasible and easy to maintain, the selection is going to grow ever wider. That's where GateCrafters.com comes in. We have extensive amounts of educational material on our website to help you become an informed consumer. We also have our factory-trained representatives standing by to answer all your gate and gate opener questions. The combination of our customers passion for home improvement and GateCrafters.com's wealth of knowledge is a perfect match and cannot be duplicated."
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Gate Crafters has a strong relationship with Apollo. Located in San Antonio, TX and well known for their solar powered operators, Apollo has been established since 1984. The Gate Crafters team most recently met up with Apollo at Fence Tech 2010.
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Apollo 1050 D.I.Y. Package Guide
Testing Battery Voltage for Driveway Gate Openers
QB ID: 3500 433Pkg-20W
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