Nice HySecurity 1500 Series Installation and operating manual

Installation Reference Manual
816 LA
Vehicular swing gate actuator
1500 Series 816 actuator
IMPORTANT!
These instructions apply only to the 816 actuator.
Control box installation/operation is described in a separate control box manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTION 1A: INSTALL PIVOT ARM TO GATE (PULL-TO-OPEN) ............... 5
INSTRUCTION 1B: INSTALL PIVOT ARM TO GATE (PUSH-TO-OPEN) ............... 6
INSTRUCTION 2: MOUNT ACTUATOR TO PIVOT ARM ..................................... 7
INSTRUCTION 3: AFFIX GATE BRACKET TO ACTUATOR ARM ........................ 8
INSTRUCTION 4: POSITION GATE BRACKET ON GATE ................................... 9
INSTRUCTION 5: AFFIX GATE BRACKET TO GATE .......................................... 10
INSTRUCTION 6: RUN ACTUATOR CABLE(S) TO THE CONTROL BOX .......... 11
INSTRUCTION 7: REMOVE CONNECTOR FOR WIRING TO 936/1050 ........... 12
INSTRUCTION 8: 936 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PULL-TO-OPEN ............... 13
INSTRUCTION 9: 936 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PUSH-TO-OPEN .............. 14
INSTRUCTION 10: 1050 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PULL-TO-OPEN ........... 15
INSTRUCTION 11: 1050 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PUSH-TO-OPEN .......... 16
INSTRUCTION 12: SETTING MOTOR 1 OPEN/CLOSE LIMITS .........................17
INSTRUCTION 13: SETTING MOTOR 2 OPEN/CLOSE LIMITS..........................18
SECTION 1: 816 ACTUATOR OVERVIEW .........................................3
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION SAFETY................................................4
SECTION 3: TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION...........................4
SECTION 4: ACTUATOR MECHANICAL INSTALLATION...................5
SECTION 5: ACTUATOR TO CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS....12
5.1 WIRING ACTUATOR TO 936 CONTROL BOARD...................................13
5.2 WIRING ACTUATOR TO 1050 CONTROL BOARD.................................15
5.3 SETTING OPEN/CLOSE LIMITS..................................................................17
SECTION 6: PART DRAWINGS ........................................................19
SECTION 7: WARRANTY .................................................................22

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• 816-1 - Actuator with 12’ harness
• 816-2 - Actuator with 42’ harness
ACTUATOR
HARDWARE KIT
(P/N 1125)
GATE BRACKET,
BLACK
(P/N 10025215)
816 ACTUATOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION
PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
816-1 ACTUATOR WITH 12 FOOT HARNESS 1
816-2 (DUAL GATE ONLY) ACTUATOR WITH 42 FOOT HARNESS 1
1116 PIVOT ARM 1
10025215 GATE BRACKET 1
1125 ACTUATOR HARDWARE KIT 1
816 ACTUATOR SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE Electromechanical
GATE LENGTH MAX. 16 ft (5 m ) leaf
GATE WEIGHT MAX 600 lb (272 kg)
OPEN/CLOSE TIME (TO 90°) 14 - 16 seconds (adjustable)
TEMPERATURE RATING -4º to 122º F (-20º to 50º C)
OPERATING VOLTAGE 12VDC
ACTUATOR DIMENSIONS 42” retracted - 66” extended
USER CONTROLS 636, 936, or 1050 control board
LISTED TO UL325 936 & 1050 Control Boards: Usage Class I, II,
Congratulations on selecting a Nice 816 LA actuator for your gate opener system. With proper selection, sys-
tem design, installation, and maintenance this actuator should provide years of reliable operation. This manual
covers ONLY the installation of the 816 actuator.
IMPORTANT!
For control box installation, wiring, operation, maintenance instructions and all safety information, refer to
the appropriate control box installation manual used for the system being installed.
SECTION 1: 816 ACTUATOR OVERVIEW
PIVOT ARM (P/N 1116)

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• DISCONNECT POWER AT THE CONTROL PANEL BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRIC SERVICE POWER
CONNECTIONS.
• BE AWARE OF ALL MOVING PARTS AND AVOID CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ANY PINCH POINTS.
Below is a list of tools necessary for installation of the 816 actuator:
• Welder (for pivot arm) unless optional bolt-on pivot arm (P/N 446) is used.
• Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, etc..)
• Bubble Level (for ensuring pivot arm and actuator are level).
• Framing square (for determining pivot arm location)
IMPORTANT!
• The gate operator installation is NOT a “do-it-yourself” project. Contract a qualied gate operator instal-
lation company to install this system to ensure a safe and reliable installation.
• It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the installer is qualied to carry out the installation
in a safe and professional manner.
• Consult local government agencies for up-to-date rules and regulations to satisfy licensing, codes or
regulations that regulate automated gate system design and installation.
• The gate for which the gate operator is intended to be used should itself be installed correctly so that it
is level and plumb and the gate opens easily and evenly.
• Note that Nice swing gate systems are not intended for installation on an incline.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION SAFETY
SECTION 3: TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING!
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION MANUAL WHEN
INSTALLING A SWING GATE SYSTEM!

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IMAGE 1A-1: "PULL TO OPEN" PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION
INSTALL PIVOT ARM TO GATE: PULL-TO-OPEN
1A
1. Securely mount the pivot arm to the hinge post (IMAGE 1A-1).
2. If necessary, cut pivot arm for correct placement of the actuator mounting
hole. Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge.
3. It is strongly recommended to weld the pivot arm to the hinge post.
SECTION 4: ACTUATOR MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
CAUTION!
NEVER WELD PARTS TO THE GATE OR POSTS WHEN THE CONTROL BOARD IS
POWERED TO AVOID IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD!
LEFT SIDE VERTICAL VIEW
TOP VIEW
6” 6”
13” 13”
NOTE: Welding is much
preferred but Nice offers an
optional bolt-on pivot arm
(P/N 446) for when welding
is not possible.
PIVOT ARM PIVOT ARM
PIVOT ARM
1/2”
HINGE POST
CENTER OF HINGE
CENTER LINE OF
ATTACHMENT POINT
FOR GATE BRACKET
CENTER OF HINGE
GATE CLOSED
DIRECTION OF OPENING
HINGE POST HINGE POST

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IMAGE 1B-1: "PUSH TO OPEN" PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION
1B
1. Securely mount the pivot arm to the hinge post (IMAGE 1B-1).
2. If necessary, cut pivot arm for correct placement of the actuator mounting
hole. Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge.
3. It is strongly recommended to weld the pivot arm to the hinge post.
INSTALL PIVOT ARM TO GATE: PUSH-TO-OPEN
CAUTION!
NEVER WELD PARTS TO THE GATE OR POSTS WHEN THE CONTROL BOARD IS
POWERED TO AVOID IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD!
TOP VIEW
6” 6”
11” 11”
PIVOT ARM
PIVOT ARM
PIVOT ARM
1/2”
HINGE POST
CENTER OF HINGE
HINGE POST HINGE POST
CENTER LINE OF
ATTACHMENT POINT
FOR GATE BRACKET
CENTER OF HINGE
GATE CLOSED
DIRECTION OF OPENING
LEFT SIDE VERTICAL VIEW
NOTE: Welding is much
preferred but Nice offers an
optional bolt-on pivot arm
(P/N 446) for when welding
is not possible.

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IMAGE 2-1: ACTUATOR INSTALLATION
2MOUNT ACTUATOR TO PIVOT ARM
LOCK
NUT
ACTUATOR
BOLT
PIVOT
ARM
WASHER
1. Mount the actuator to the pivot arm as shown (IMAGE 2-1). Note that the washer goes above the ac-
tuator ange.
2. Tighten the lock nut to prevent movement or shifting when the actuator is running. This will also pre-
vent excessive “bounce” or “wobble” when the gate stops moving.

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AFFIX GATE BRACKET TO ACTUATOR ARM
1/2”x 3” BOLT
GATE
BRACKET
ACTUATOR
ARM
1/2” WASHER
1/2” LOCK NUT
3
IMAGE 3-1: GATE BRACKET TO ACTUATOR ARM USING BOLT, WASHER, & NUT
IMAGE 3-2: GATE BRACKET TO ACTUATOR ARM USING HITCH PIN AND R-CLIP
If security is of the utmost importance then the bracket may be connected to the actuator arm using the
1/2” x 3” bolt, washer, and lock nut (IMAGE 3-1).
However, to enable quick manual opening of the gate in case of power failure, it is recommended to use
the quick release hitch pin with R-clip (IMAGE 3-2).
HITCH PIN
R-CLIP (INSERT INTO HITCH
PIN HOLE)
HOLE FOR R-CLIP

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3: AFFIX GATE BRACKET TO ACTUATOR ARM (CONT.)
ACTUATOR
ARM
ACTUATOR
ARM
GATE BRACKET
GATE BRACKET
IMAGE 3-3: GATE BRACKET WITH BOLT, WASHER, NUT
IMAGE 3-4: GATE BRACKET WITH HITCH PIN AND R-CLIP
1/2”x 3” BOLT
HITCH PIN
1/2” WASHER
1/2” LOCK NUT
R-CLIP

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1. Place gate in:
a) OPEN position for PULL-TO-OPEN conguration (IMAGE 4-1).
b) CLOSED position for PUSH-TO-OPEN congurations ( IMAGE 4-2).
2. With actuator arm fully retracted, rotate entire actuator on the pivot arm around until the gate
bracket attached to the actuator is positioned on a supporting structure of gate.
3. Mark position of gate bracket on gate or clamp into position.
4POSITION GATE BRACKET ON GATE
NOTES:
Do not attach gate bracket to gate pickets. Attach only to structural supports.
If unsure of exact bracket location, tack weld or clamp until gate can be tested.
IMAGE 4-2: GATE BRACKET LOCATION (PUSH-TO-OPEN)
IMAGE 4-1: GATE BRACKET LOCATION (PULL-TO-OPEN)
ACTUATOR
(RETRACTED)
ACTUATOR
(RETRACTED)
PIVOT ARM
PIVOT ARM
WALL
WALL
GATE BRACKET
LOCATION
GATE BRACKET
LOCATION
GATE OPEN
GATE
CLOSED

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1. Weld the gate bracket to the gate supporting structure (IMAGE 5-1).
2. If welding is not possible, drill two holes to match bracket and afx with two 3/8”x2.5” screws
and 3/8” nuts included in the kit (IMAGE 5-2).
IMAGE 5-1: GATE BRACKET WELDED TO GATE
IMAGE 5-2: GATE BRACKET AND HARDWARE (BLACK BRACKET SHOWN)
5AFFIX GATE BRACKET TO GATE
GATE BRACKET
3/8”x2.5” HEX BOLT (x2)
WELD
3/8” NUT (x2)
1/2”
GATE BRACKET
CENTERLINE
ACTUATOR
ARM
IMPORTANT! Ensure bracket centerline is 1/2” above the top of the pivot arm.
GATE BRACKET
IMPORTANT! Use a bubble level to assure after mounting that actuator is level and plumb.
CAUTION!
NEVER WELD PARTS TO THE GATE OR POSTS WHEN THE CONTROL BOARD IS
POWERED TO AVOID IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD!
1/2” FROM TOP
SURFACE OF PIVOT
ARM TO CENTERLINE.
SEE INSTRUCTION 1A
& 1B.

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6RUN ACTUATOR CABLE(S) TO CONTROL BOX
Run the cable of the actuator closest to the control box through a hole (with rubber grommet) drilled in the
bottom on the control box. If necessary, entry may be made elsewhere on the control box.
If a dual gate installation:
1. Dig a trench across the driveway deep enough to accomodate the longer harness cable from the actuator
farthest from the control box.
2. Run the cable through an appropriae conduit and lay this in the trench.
3. Cover the trench and use asphault patch if needed.
4. Run the 2nd cable into a hole (with rubber grommet) into the bottom of the control box.
NOTE: Ensure the cable(s) reaches into the control box sufciently to reach the MOTOR inputs on the
control board.

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IMAGE 7-1: 816 EXISTING CONNECTOR & BATTERY LEADS ON 816 ACTUATOR CABLE
ACTUATOR CONNECTOR
BATTERY
LUGS
REMOVE CONNECTOR FOR WIRING TO 936/1050
When wiring the 816 actuator to the 936 or 1050 control boards, it is necessary to cut off the existing
actuator connector and battery wires (IMAGE 7-1).
1. Cut off the connector per IMAGE 7-2.
2. Discard the connector and the red and black battery wires (with lugs).
CUT OFF HERE
8-PIN CONNECTOR
EXISTING SPLICE
SECTION 5: ACTUATOR TO CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS
8 - RED
7 - BLACK
2 - ORANGE
1 - WHITE
6 - N/C
5 - GREEN 4 - RED 3 - BLACK
IMAGE 7-2: CUT OFF EXISTING CONNECTOR & BATTERY LEADS
FOR WIRING TO 936/1050 CONTROL BOARDS
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5.1 WIRING ACTUATOR TO 936 CONTROL BOARD
IMAGE 8-2: PULL-TO-OPEN - SINGLE IMAGE 8-3: PULL-TO-OPEN - DUAL
MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2
1. Locate MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 connectors on 936 board per IMAGE 8-1.
1. If single gate, wire MOTOR 1 connector per IMAGE 8-2 (PULL-TO-OPEN).
2. If dual gate, wire MOTOR 1 & 2 connectors per IMAGE 8-3 (PULL-TO-OPEN)..
PULL-TO-OPEN (SINGLE GATE) PULL-TO-OPEN (DUAL GATE)
8936 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PULL-TO-OPEN
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
BLACK
RED
MOTOR 1
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
BLACK
RED
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
BLACK
RED
MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2
IMAGE 8-1: 936 MOTOR CONNECTOR LOCATIONS
NOTE:
If a gate moves in opposite
direction from what is expected,
reverse the motor power lead
wiring (red & black wires) for
that motor.
In dual gate systems, the
longer actuator cable is usually
conneted to MOTOR 2.

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IMAGE 9-1: PUSH-TO-OPEN - SINGLE IMAGE 9-2: PUSH-TO-OPEN - DUAL
1. Locate MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 connectors on 936 board per IMAGE 8-1.
1. Wire MOTOR 1 connector per IMAGE 9-1 (PUSH-TO-OPEN).
2. If dual gate, wire MOTOR 1 & 2 connectors per IMAGE 9-2 (PUSH-TO-OPEN)..
PUSH-TO-OPEN (SINGLE GATE) PUSH-TO-OPEN (DUAL GATE)
9936 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PUSH-TO-OPEN
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
BLACK
RED
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
BLACK
RED
MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
ORANGE
BLACK
RED
MOTOR 1
NOTE:
If a gate moves in opposite direction from what is expected, reverse the motor power lead wiring (red &
black wires) for that motor.
In dual gate systems, the longer actuator cable is usually conneted to MOTOR 2.

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RED
BLACK
MOTOR 1
BLUE YELLOW GREEN ORANGE WHITE
123
12345
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2
BLUE YELLOW GREEN ORANGE WHITE BLUE YELLOW GREEN ORANGE WHITE
123123
12345 12345
IMAGE 10-2: PULL-TO-OPEN - SINGLE IMAGE 10-3: PULL-TO-OPEN - DUAL
1. Locate MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 connectors on 1050 board per IMAGE 10-1.
1. If single gate, wire MOTOR 1 connector per IMAGE 10-2 (PULL-TO-OPEN).
2. If dual gate, wire MOTOR 1 & 2 connectors per IMAGE 10-3 (PULL-TO-OPEN)..
10 1050 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PULL-TO-OPEN
5.2 WIRING ACTUATOR TO 1050 CONTROL BOARD
IMAGE 10-1: 1050 MOTOR CONNECTOR LOCATIONS
MOTOR
1MOTOR 2
NOTE:
If a gate moves in opposite
direction from what is
expected, reverse the motor
power lead wiring (red &
black wires) for that motor.
In dual gate systems, the
longer actuator cable is
usually conneted to MOTOR
2.

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RED
BLACK
MOTOR 1
BLUE YELLOW GREEN ORANGE WHITE
123
12345
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2
BLUE YELLOW GREEN ORANGE WHITE BLUE YELLOW GREEN
123123
12345 12345
ORANGE WHITE
IMAGE 11-1: PUSH-TO-OPEN - SINGLE IMAGE 11-2: PUSH-TO-OPEN - DUAL
11 1050 CONTROL BOARD WIRING: PUSH-TO-OPEN
1. Locate MOTOR 1 and MOTOR 2 connectors on 1050 board per IMAGE 10-1.
1. If single gate, wire MOTOR 1 connector per IMAGE 11-1 (PUSH-TO-OPEN).
2. If dual gate, wire MOTOR 1 & 2 connectors per IMAGE 11-2 (PUSH-TO-OPEN)..
NOTE:
If gate open/close limit indicators on the control board behave the opposite from what is expected,
reverse the limit lead wiring (orange & wires wires) for that motor.

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5.3 SETTING OPEN/CLOSE LIMITS
The 816 actuator features two limit screws for adjustment of the actuator open and close limits, and these func-
tion as described as follows in INSTRUCTIONS 12 and 13.
12 SETTING MOTOR 1 OPEN/CLOSE LIMITS
NOTE: For dual gate installations, leave the MOTOR 2 actuator disconnected until after the
MOTOR 1 actuator has been limit adjusted. See INSTRUCTION 13 for MOTOR 2 adjustment
instructions.
EXTEND
LIMIT SCREW
RETRACT
LIMIT SCREW
REMOVE LIMIT
SWITCH END CAPS
IMAGE 12-1: 816 ACTUATOR LIMIT SWITCH LOCATIONS
After connection of actuator and battery leads to the control board, the gate should now open or
close when the appropriate button(s) on the control box or control board are pressed.
1. Remove the cap(s) from the limit screws on the actuator (IMAGE 12-1).
2. Using the appropriate button on the control board, cycle the gate(s) to the open and close
position. If close and open limits are not acceptable, adjust the limit switch in the 816 actuator
as follows:
• Extended actuator: EXTEND more - Turn the EXTEND limit screw counterclockwise
• Extended actuator: EXTEND less - Turn the EXTEND limit screw clockwise
• Retracted actuator: RETRACT more - Turn the RETRACT limit screw clockwise
• Retracted actuator: RETRACT less - Turn the RETRACT limit screw counterclockwise
3. If adjusting a dual gate system, proceed to INSTRUCTION 13.
NOTE: Do not extend extension tube too far out or risk unscrewing tube from main drive
screw. Maximum tube length is 66 inches (167.64 Centimeters).
NOTE:
If gate open/close limit indicators on the control board behave the opposite from what is
expected, reverse the limit lead wiring (orange & wires wires) for that motor.

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13 SETTING MOTOR 2 OPEN/CLOSE LIMITS
1. After setting limits of primary actuator (INSTRUCTION 12), disconnect it from the MOTOR 1 con-
nector and plug the secondary actuator harness into the MOTOR 1 connector.
2. Using the appropriate button(s) on the control board, cycle the gate(s) to the open and close
position. If close and open limits are not acceptable, adjust the limit switch in the 816 actuator as
follows:
• Extended actuator: EXTEND more - Turn the EXTEND limit screw counterclockwise
• Extended actuator: EXTEND less - Turn the EXTEND limit screw clockwise
• Retracted actuator: RETRACT more - Turn the RETRACT limit screw clockwise
• Retracted actuator: RETRACT less - Turn the RETRACT limit screw counterclockwise
3. Once both actuator limits are set, plug the primary actuator into the MOTOR 1 connector, and
plug the secondary actuator into the MOTOR 2 connector on the cotrol board.
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate control box installation manual for programming and and accessory
wiring connections.
After following instructions in INSTRUCTION 12 for adjusting limits of the MOTOR 1 actuator, follow the
steps below to set limits for the MOTOR 2 actuator.

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1
2
2
A A B B
COMPANY: NICE APOLLO
NAME: ACTUATOR GENERAL VIEW
43.17
ACTUATOR CLOSED
7.38 5.74
31.41
4.0
3.0
Ø1.66
7.01
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