Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Opener SystemFOR DUAL SWING GATES Installation Manual

rev 07.16.12This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate opener safety, as established and made effect

6 rev 07.16.12IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWarning signs (2 enclosed) to be installed on each sideof the gate (3–5 feet above the bottom of the gate)

7rev 07.16.12MIGHTY MULE 350 GATE OPENER_____________________________________ DRIVE _____________________________________ • Low friction screw

8 rev 07.16.121. Determine Charging Options for Battery: Transformer OR SolarNEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME!It will damage

9rev 07.16.122. Check Direction of Gate SwingThe Mighty Mule Gate Opener is designed for PULL-TO-OPEN installations. PUSH-TO-OPEN installations re

10 rev 07.16.12Parts List – Opener and Mounting HardwareHairpin Clip (2) 3/8" x 1-1/2" Clevis Pin (2)5/16" x 1-3/4" Bolt (1) 3/8&

11rev 07.16.12Tools and MaterialsTools Needed: • Power Drill • Open End Wrenches — 1/2" and 9/16" • Adjustable Wrench • 3/8" D

12 rev 07.16.12 Horizontal Cross Member Gate Swings Evenly and Freely Hung Firmly and Plumb Receiver Wood Mounting PlatePost Bracket Assembly 12 Vol

13rev 07.16.12Installation of Mounting HardwareWe recommend you position the opener near the centerline of the gate to keep the gate from twisting

14 rev 07.16.12Install Post Bracket Assembly and Gate BracketStep 3 With the gate in the open position (up to 110º from its closed position), and t

15rev 07.16.12Gate in the CLOSED POSITION Pinch Area Gate in the OPENED POSITION Pinch Area 2" minimum 2" minimum Be sure gate opener a

ii rev 07.16.12Class RatingThe Mighty Mule Gate Opener is intended for use with vehicular swing gates in single family residential applications. The

16 rev 07.16.12Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate BracketStep 1 Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of b

17rev 07.16.12Step 5Attach the opener to the securely bolted post bracket assembly and gate bracket using clevis pins, bushings, and hairpin clips

18 rev 07.16.12At this stage of the installation, the opener should be installed on the gate and the closed position stop plate should be in place.Ch

19rev 07.16.12Step 2Place the 12 Volt automotive or marine type battery and its weatherproof case within 6 feet of the fence post where the opener

20 rev 07.16.12ON/OFF– oBattery Harness WiresTransformer WiresReceiver WiresAccessory WiresNeatly arrange all wires to lay flat as they come out of t

21rev 07.16.12 (surge protector not supplied)Run 1000' (max.) of lowvoltage wire to controlboard from transformer(wire not included).

22 rev 07.16.12Step 9 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. Use of a surge protector with the transformer is strongly recommended. If elec

23rev 07.16.121ON23415CHARGINGPOWERRFPULL-PUSHMODE1MODE2LOCK/BEACONSETLIMITLEARNREMOTEAUXOUTSOLARINPUT18VAC/RCVRGRNBLKREDEXITSAFETYEDGECYCLECOMMON

24 rev 07.16.12Use the transmitter to check the range of the receiver before permanently mounting it.Consider the following when mounting the receive

25rev 07.16.12Setting the Closed Position LimitON/OFFTurn the power switch on to the ON position For PULL-TO-OPEN InstallationStep 1Power switch i

Gate Opener Class Categories ...inside coverUnits and Standards Conversion Chart ...

26 rev 07.16.121ON23415CHARGINGPOWERSTATUSRFPULL-PUSHMODE1MODE2LOCK/BEACONOFF 120MIN MAXSTALL FORCECLOSE TIMESETLIMITLEARNREMOTEAUX OUTSOLARPANEL18V

27rev 07.16.121ON23415CHARGINGPOWERSTATUSRFPULL-PUSHMODE1MODE2LOCK/BEACONOFF120MIN MAXSTALL FORCECLOSE TIMESETLIMITLEARNREMOTEAUX OUTSOLARPANEL18

28 rev 07.16.12Input Connections •Allcontrolinputsaredry-contact,normallyopen,inputs.DONOTapplyexternalvoltagesourcesto these inputs.

29rev 07.16.121234576Photo Beams(R4222)Push Button ControlAutomatic Gate Lock(FM143)Vehicle Sensor (FM138)Edge SensorNOTE:Connections are for typi

30 rev 07.16.12FINAL STEPSWhen everything has been connected to the opener...Replace the control board access cover. Remove the opener arm from both

31rev 07.16.123/8" x 2" Bolt3/8" NutFM148(required, not included)Post BracketPost Bracket3/8" Lock WasherPost Bracket Assembly

32 rev 07.16.12IMPORTANT: While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly, be sure that the position allows for minimum 2 in

33rev 07.16.121ON23415CHARGINGPOWERSTATUSRFPULL-PUSHMODE1MODE2LOCK/BEACONOFF 120MIN MAXSTALL FORCECLOSE TIMESETLIMITLEARNREMOTEAUX OUTSOLARPANEL1

34 rev 07.16.12 AUDIBLE/BUZZER/ALARM FEEDBACK:1. 1 beep with 2 seconds off: Limitswitcherror:Limitswitch’snormallyopenandnormallyclosedin

35rev 07.16.12VOLTAGE READINGS18 Vac Transformer _________________________18.0 to 22.0 Vac5 W Solar panel (single) _____________________18.0 to 22

iv rev 07.16.12Thank you for purchasing a Mighty Mule Gate Opener — GTO's “do-it-yourself” automatic gate opener! When correctly installed and

36 rev 07.16.12If your Mighty Mule Gate Opener is not operating properly, please follow the steps below: 1. First use the procedures found in the V

37rev 07.16.12IF THIS OPENER WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS:READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFO

38 rev 07.16.12Accessories are Available From Your Retail Store®E-Z GATE OPENERSACCESSORIESAUTOMATIC GATE LOCK®ELECTRONIC SECURITY LOCKSolar Panel Ki

39rev 07.16.12If you have a question about any special order item, just call 1-800-543-GATE!The contents of all material available on this install

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1rev 07.16.12IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBecause automatic gate openers produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazard

2 rev 07.16.12IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGate in the Open Position ZONE 2ZONE 3ZONE 4ZONE 5DrivewayZONE 1For The ConsumerWARNING: To reduce the ris

3rev 07.16.12IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMoving GateAreaDriveway10'10'10'10'NEVER INSTALLany control devicewithin gray areaII

4 rev 07.16.12IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7. To operate this equipment safely, YOU must know how to disconnect the opener for manual gate operati

5rev 07.16.12IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSVehicular Gate Leading Edge Contact Sensor on both sides of the gate Bottom Edge Contact Sensor on both