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The Apollo 1550 is a GateCrafters.com specialty. Only with the GateCrafters.com additions can this installer's choice gate opener be installed in a bolt on application on any size post easily by the end user. This is the Vehicular Opener of the Apollo linear operator pair.
- Gate Materials:Wood, Steel, Aluminum, Vinyl, Chain Link, and others.
- Weight and length: Up to 16' in length and 600 lbs
- Gate Post or Column size (pull to open): Max 8" x 8" post or gate mounted 6" from the rear face of a column.
- Push to Open: Yes - setback above does not apply to push to open.
- 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.
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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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The Apollo 1550 is the intelligent version of the two Apollo linear actuators. Below you will find a feature comparison of the two openers. Apollo is known as the premier solar gate opener because of its low power consumption and large battery. The Apollo was designed for ranchers and is built in Texas. This opener gives you the freedom to set your operating arm on the inside, outside, left side or right side of the gate operating in either pull or push to open; thus giving you as much freedom as you need to have a gate opener that will work with the contours of your property.
The Apollo 1550 Single Gate Opener is a low voltage system, eliminating the need to run 110 AC to your gate. Simply run 14-gauge low voltage to a household outlet within 1000' of the operator (provided) or use a Gate Crafters solar panel (sold separately). 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 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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GateCrafters.com is the DIY factor. GateCrafters.com further adds to most of our 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
- Control Box and Control Board
- Manual
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Gate Crafters.com Exclusive Product & DIY Additions
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2) Gate Opener Remotes
Receiver
Extended Range Coaxial Antenna
Adjustable any post size bolt on brackets - makes kit so no welding is required
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 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 1550 Single Gate Opener is designed for home or ranch 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 1550 Single Opener. 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.
The real highlight of this opener is in its control board. It features Apollo's new 800 series control board. The 800 series is intelligent, easy to use and a leap above many other comparable control boards. First and foremost, it operates the arm to end all of the cycles, both opening and closing, softly. The control board remembers the stopping points during the set up phase of installation and then applies that memory to its regular operation; slowing your gates motion to gently meet its stopping points. Also among the many advantages of the 800 series board is the self-adjustment to natural factors. All UL 325 approved boards have an adjustable inherent obstruction sensor. The 800 board takes it further by self-learning what natural obstructions already exist. For example, if your gate is heavy but you want the obstruction sensor to be very sensitive to avoid damage or injury the 800 series board will automatically learn changes in the momentum caused by the weight of the gate and differentiate them from an actual obstacle.
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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- How to Install
- Opener in Action
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- [[Apollo 1550 Manual]]
- ((View Spec Sheet))
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