Keypad Programming, Maintaining Your Gate, FAQs and Warranty

Keypad Programming

1. You will need to get the transmitter out of your vehicle and take a flat head screwdriver and open the transmitter to find out what switches are set on 1 - 10. You will need to write these numbers down for the programming sequence below.

WARNING: Do not change the switch settings!

2. Open the keypad cover on the bottom with a flat head screwdriver and unplug the 9 volt battery. Put in a new battery if needed.

Note: At any time if you make a mistake during programming you can simply unplug the battery to erase memory and plug it in again and start over.

3. Program as follows: Press Twice to start each line.

Radio Learn–Radio Learn--1–2–3–4 –( transmitter setting ) --Radio Learn

Access Learn--Access Learn–1–2–3–4 ( your code- four #’s ) – Access Learn

Maintaining Your Gate System

Change your 9 volt transmitter battery once a year.

If you have a remote keypad change 9 volt battery once a year.

Check the water level in the deep cycle battery located in the control box once a year as well.

We recommend you repaint your gate every 5-7 years depending on your environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will a solar powered gate opener work during stormy days when the sun is not out?

A. Yes, all solar powered gate openers actually run off the battery. Under normal use the battery will open the gate for several weeks, even with the solar panel unplugged.

Q. If sunlight is blocked by a tree or building structure will the solar panel work?

A. Generally, we recommend that you have at least 5 to 6 hours of sun on non-stormy days.If you are in a shaded area where sunlight is scarce, we recommend our on board battery charger which keeps the battery charged all the time. (Note: With the on board charger there is the extra cost to run the 115 volt wiring from the house or garage to the charger at the gate opener.)

Q. What is better, the charger or the solar panel?

A. There is no difference, the battery cannot tell the difference whether it is being charged by the charger or the solar panel.Our opinion is the solar panel is less costly if enough sunlight is available at your gate location.

Q. Can you repair other companies products such as Apollo Gate Systems.

       A. Of course, we can fix most gate products from other manufacturers.

Emergency

If your gate will not open, remove the cover to the control panel and check the blue 15 amp fuse on the right side on the circuit board located above the battery. If the fuse is blown, remove the on board extra fuse on the left and place it into the slot on the right where the blown fuse was located. (The blue fuse on the left is a spare fuse.)

If the gate still does not open and you need out, remove the 1/2” attachment pin located where the actuator arm attaches midway out on your gate. If you are having trouble removing the pin (after removing the lock) push the gate outward to remove the pressure on the pin. Gates prior to 2005 use a bolt (that will require a 5/8" wrench to remove) instead of a locking pin. After the pin has been removed, swing the opener arm out of the way and manually open your gate.

Caution: Do not run the gate motor with the pin removed or turn the tube because this will cause the gate to become out of adjustment.

Warranty

Automatic Gate Company warranties all gates built by Automatic Gate Company

• From sagging or dragging the ground for 10 years from the date of sale. We guarantee all welds from breaking for 10 years from the date of sale (does not include exterior damage .occurring from vehicles, trees, etc.) This warranty does not include paint flaws such as scratches, dents or nicks.
• Although we offer a high quality dipped painted gate, there are situations that could cause premature rusting. Close sprinkler heads, animal urine and lawn chemicals are some examples. If these conditions exist and rusting does occur, it is important to sand the affected area, then prime and repaint.  It would also be wise to rectify the cause, if possible. We do advise you to touch it up if needed and repaint it approximately every 5 - 8 years.
• All gate openers provided from Automatic Gate Company come with a two year factory warranty from date of purchase. Batteries and remote controls are under a one year replacement warranty.
• Automatic Gate Company offers a 90 day free labor warranty on all gate openers.
• Automatic Gate Company offers free parts testing from our showroom on items such as circuit boards, batteries, remotes, etc.

Please call before coming out.

For warranty or service work, call us at (713) 206-4025 or e-mail us.