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INSTALLATION

DVD

in ALL KITS!

1) Do you have a single or dual gate?

2) Does your gate swing or slide?

A) If swing, continue with guide below.

B) If slide, ask your retailer about special ordering or call 1-800-543-GATE (4283) for additional information.

3) Does your gate swing into or away from your property?

4) How long is each gate leaf?

5) How much does each gate leaf weigh?

6) Is your gate within 1000 ft. of a 110V AC power source? IF NOT, SOLAR CHARGING IS AN OPTION.

7) If your gate is longer than 18 ft. or weighs more than 850 lbs. per leaf; ask you retailer about special ordering

or call 1-800-543-GATE (4283) for additional information.

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Answers to commonly asked

questions

What is a Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Opener?

A Mighty Mule E-Z Gate is a remote controlled automatic gate

opener system. It is the industry leading gate opener available for the

“Do-It-Yourself” installer. Because it is battery operated and uses

low voltage power, it is safe (no electrician needed), affordable, and

easy to install.

2. How is a Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Opener Powered?

All Mighty Mule gate openers are low voltage systems with a 12

Volt battery back up system. This assures operation of your gate

during a power outage. The battery can either be charged by the

included transformer, OR can be charged by optional solar panel(s).

3. How do I Install the Solar Panels?

The Mighty Mule solar panel (FM121) is a complete kit for easy

mounting within 8 ft. of the control box. If your panel(s) must be

placed farther away than 8 ft. (up to 250 ft.) to receive maximum

sunlight, additional low voltage wiring will be required. It is

important that the solar panels face South and are placed in full

sunlight, away from overhanging trees, or any obstacle that may

shade the panels(s).

4. Will the Mighty Mule Open During A Power Outage?

Yes. A fully charged FM500 or FM502 battery will provide an

average of fifty (50) cycles (open and close) and the FM350 battery

(12 Volt car or marine battery not included) provides up to 1500

cycles during a power outage. This number can vary depending on

factors such as the type of gate, number of accessories added, and

weather conditions if using solar panel(s) (FM121) to charge the

battery.

5. Can I Manually Open the Gate?

Yes! Each opener arm is mounted to the brackets on the post(s) and

gates(s) with clevis pins and clips. By removing the pin and clip at

the front end, the arm can be removed and allow the gate to be

opened manually.

6. What Happens if the Gate Opener Hits Something?

All Mighty Mule E-Z Gate openers have built-in safety obstruction

sensing which will cause the gate(s) to “Stop” and “Reverse” its

direction for two seconds if it comes in contact with an object. If the

gate comes in contact with the object twice before returning to its

fully open or close position, an alarm will sound for 5 minutes.

7. Is the Mighty Mule Gate Opener Difficult to Install?

No. Most installations can be completed easily in two to three hours.

Dual gates will take slightly longer because two operator arms are

required. All installations can be completed with tools commonly

used by most homeowners. Kits include an installation video (see

box for details.)

8. What Maintenance is required?

All Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Openers are designed to be virtually

maintenance free. However, it is recommended that the push-pull

tube be sprayed once a month with a good grade of “silicone” spray.

DO NOT use an oil based spray as this will attract sand and dirt.

What else will you need?

Tools You'll Need:

• Power Drill

• Open End Wrenches:

3/8", 7/16", 1/2", and 9/16"

• 3/8" Drill Bit

• Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters

• Slotted (Flat Bladed) Screwdriver

• Phillips Screwdriver

• Tape Measure

• Level

• Wire Strippers

• C-Clamps — (small,

medium, and large)

Thin Walled

Tube Gate

Steel Pipe Cut in Half

Gate

Bracket

Gate Bracket

Wood or Metal

Reinforcement

Gate

Bracket

Panel Gate

1" x 6"

Wood

Reinforcement

(not supplied)

All Mighty Mule E-Z Gate

Openers are Certified

and Listed in COMPLIANCE with UL325 SAFETY STANDARDS.

QUESTIONS to consider when purchasing an opener:

OUR OPENERS WORK ON

ALL TYPES OF GATES

Suggestions for materials you will need

to reinforce your gate: (not in kit or available from GTO)

GATE TYPE

MAX. GATE

WEIGHT

MAX. GATE

LENGTH

AC POWER

SUPPLY

(within 1000’ of gate)

BATTERY

SOLAR

COMPATIBLE

CYCLES PER

DAY

GATE OPENING

DIRECTION

Dual gates opening away from property

require two optional brackets (FM148)

Opening Gates Around the World Since 1987!

350200

Mighty Mule

, E-Z Gate

, GTO

, are registered trademarks of GTO, Inc. America’s DIY Automatic Gate

Openers

is a trademark of GTO, Inc. and is the exclusive property of GTO, Inc. (”GTO”). All rights are

reserved by GTO, and these marks may not be used, without he prior written permission of GTO

MMISP07

Rev. 3/07

E-Z GATE OPENER

350

PLANNING GUIDE

USC

For gates that open into the property only.

175 (with transformer) with 1500 battery

backup cycles

175 (with transformer) with 1500 battery

backup cycles

115 (with transformer) with 25 battery

backup cycles

Yes (dual gates require 10 Watt minimum)Yes

NOT INCLUDED

(12 V automotive/marine style battery required)

NOT INCLUDED

(12 V automotive/marine style battery required)

18V Heavy-Duty Transformer is included 18V Heavy-Duty Transformer is included 18V Heavy-Duty Transformer is included

INCLUDED

Yes

12 feet

Up to 300 lbs.

(Max weight is relative to length of gate)

Single

16 feet

Up to 550 lbs.

(Max weight is relative to length of gate)

Single and Dual (FM352)

18 feet (per leaf)

Up to 850 lbs. (per leaf)

(Max weight is relative to length of each leaf)

Single and Dual (FM502)

Gates opening away from property

require an optional bracket (FM148)

Other Materials You May Need

• Low voltage wire (RB509) (16 gauge, multi- stranded, dual

conductor, direct burial) wire will be needed. Wire length depends

upon which accessories are used and the distance between the

transformer power supply and the gate. [1000 ft. (304 m) max.]

• If your gate is more than 1000 ft. (304 m) away from an 110V AC

power source, Mighty Mule Solar Panels must be used to trickle

charge the battery. The FM350, FM500 and FM502 are solar

compatible.

• If your gate opens out from your property, you need to purchase or

special order a "push-to-open" bracket (FM148) through your retailer.

Call 1-800-543-1236 for technical support. (dual gates require 2

brackets).

• If you have thin walled tube or panel gates, you will need to reinforce

them. See diagrams below for tips on reinforcing these types of gates.

• Depending on the type of gates, a horizontal cross member or

mounting plate may be needed to mount the opener arm and gate

bracket to the gate.

• Your gate must be in good working order, firmly hung on well seated

fence post, and swing freely and evenly. This operator will not work

on gates with wheels or gates that drag on the ground.

• Gates weighing more than 250 lbs. (111.4 kg) require ball bearing

hinges (not provided by Mighty Mule).

• Gate post greater than 8” (20.3 cm) thick will require longer bolts

than those provided to mount gate brackets to post. (Rule of thumb,

gate post thickness plus two more inches.)

• Gate post less than 4 inches will require reinforcement hardware;

large metal washers or steel plates for each side of the post.

• Masonry column installation may require special procedures.

Call 1-800-543-1236 (GTO Technical Support) for details.

Checklist

Do you have all the tools for the installation?

Did you purchase the proper power supply option?

(low voltage wire or solar)

If your gate swings out from your property did you purchase the

push-to-open bracket(s) (FM148)?

Did you note the 'standard' hardware package – will this suit

your installation (some additional hardware maybe needed)?

If you purchased the digital keypad, did you get 3 AA batteries?

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ABOUT THE

FM200

for 12ft - 300lb

gates

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PLANNING GUIDE 1
ACCESSORIES 2

Summary of Contents

Page 1 - PLANNING GUIDE

FREEINSTALLATIONDVDin ALL KITS!1) Do you have a single or dual gate? 2) Does your gate swing or slide? A) If swing, continue with guide below. B)

Page 2 - ACCESSORIES

®ACCESSORIES 4 Would you like hands-free exit from the property?❑ FM138 – 50 ft. gate opening sensor❑ FM140 – 100 ft. gate opening sensor❑ FM141

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