Apollo Gate Opener - Apollo 1550 Single Swing Solar Gate Opener w/ Free DIY Kit - w/20 watt Solar Panel

Quick Steps to Going Solar:

1. Check out the solar zone maps and find your state.
2. Review the chart to match the wattage and desired (estimated) cycles per day.
3. Select a solar panel wattage from the drop down menu above.
4. Print the Apollo Certificate & retain for tax purposes.
5. Add to Cart.

The colors on this map designate solar zones during the periods of the year when the least amount of sun light is available. The recommended cycles do not factor the power draw of accessories. Cycles are considered one full opening and closing movement of a maximum size/weight gate for the corresponding opener. Cycles are also figured to be proportionally distributed over a 12 to 14 hour period; not consecutive.

• 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, select your solar panel watt strength from the drop down menu above.

• Power: Battery (Not Included) and Low Voltage Trickle Charge (Included)

Apollo Gate Opener - Apollo 1550 Single Swing Solar Gate Opener w/ Free DIY Kit w/ 5 Watt Solar Panel

The Apollo 1550 Single Gate Opener is a low voltage system. Simply connect a solar panel to help power your unit. 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. 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.

• Weld On Brackets
• Operator arm
• Control Box and Control Board
• Manual

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.

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.

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