MM560 Installation Manual Gate Swings Evenly and Freely Hung Firmly and Plumb Receiver Control Box with Battery Warning Sign Post Bracket Single Gate Opener Horizontal Support 120 Volt indoor Transformer Gate Bracket Closed Position Stop Plate Power Cable (surge protector not supplied) Run 1000' (max.) of low voltage wire to control box from transformer (wire not included). PVC conduit (not included) to protect wire from lawn mowers and weed eaters.
WARNING This equipment meets Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result in hazards developing due to improper assembly.
Table of Contents PLEASE READ THIS FIRST________________________________________________________ 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION_____________________________________________ 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS____________________________________________________ 9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN____________________________________________________________ Check Direction of Gate Swing____________________________________________________ Check Existing Gate Size and Material______________________________________________ Check for Prope
Please Read This First! Thank you for purchasing a Mighty Mule Gate Operator—GTO's "do-it-yourself" automatic gate operator! When correctly installed and properly used, your Mighty Mule Gate Operator will give you many years of reliable service. Please read the following information and watch the enclosed video to ensure you have the correct system for your particular needs. Furthermore, this manual and the DVD will enable you to properly install your Mighty Mule Gate Operator.
Important Safety Information Because automatic gate operators produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate operator systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator is just one component of the total gate operating system. Each component must work in unison to provide the end user with convenience, security, and safety. this manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature.
Important Safety Information For the Installer and End User WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. 4. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the non-contact sensors.
Important Safety Information For the Installer and End User Typical Entrapment Zones are shown in the diagrams on page 3: Zone 1 – leading edge of the gate and the fence post. Zone 2 – between the gate and the gate post. Zone 3 – the path of the gate. Zone 4 – t he space between the gate in the open position and any object such as a wall, fence, tree, etc. Zone 5 – pinch points between the operator and gate, and gate post. II. During Installation 1.
Important Safety Information For the Installer and End User III. After Installation 1. Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert the public of automatic gate operation. It is your responsibility to post warning signs on both sides of your gate. If any of these signs or warning decals becomes damaged, illegible, or missing, replace them immediately. Contact GTO for free replacements. 2. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing serious risk of entrapment.
Important Safety Information For the Installer and End User Mighty Mule gate operators utilize Dual Sense Technology™ entrapment protection. Dual Sense Technology™ is built into every Mighty Mule and provides redundant methods of entrapment protection for open and close gate directions. In addition to Dual Sense Technology, every Mighty Mule gate controller has provisions for the connection of additional obstruction detection devices such as sensing edges and photo beams.
Important Safety Information Installing Warning SIgns and Pedestrian Gates Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Operators. A minimum of two WARNING SIGNS must be installed in the area of the gate. Each sign is to be visible by persons located on the side of the gate on which the placard is installed. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access.
Important Safety Information Required Safety Precautions for Gates These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact GTO for replacements. ® 560 1-800-543-GATE (4283) • www.mightymule.com ! WARNING MOVING GATE Can Cause Injury or Death 1. KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time. 2. Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area. 3. This gate is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
Technical Specifications Mighty Mule 560 Gate Opener DRIVE • Low friction screw drive (linear actuator) rated for -5 ºF to +160 ºF (-20 ºC to +71 ºC). Use of heater bands on arm and control box will enhance performance in extreme cold temperatures. • Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reducer. Motor speed reduced to 260 rpm. Generates 680 ft. lb. of torque at 12 V. • Maximum opening arc of 110º. Approximate opening time (90º): 20 seconds, depending on weight of gate.
Before You Begin Check Direction of Gate Swing (Requires Push-To-Open Bracket #FM148—NOT INCLUDED) Your Property Your Property Pull-to-Open Option Instructions begin on page 13 Push-to-Open Option Instructions begin on page 16 Check Existing Gate Size and Material • Gate size: Up to 18 feet OR up to 850 lbs—See chart on page 9. • Type of gate material: Vinyl, aluminum, chain link, farm tube, wrought iron, wood (not recommended for solid surface gates).
Before You Begin Gate Grounding (recommended) • Shorter wire (6 AWG) is better, 1 to 2 feet recommended. Metal Gate Post • Bolt ring terminal at end of cable 4 - 6 inches above ground level. Ground Rod Clamp 6 AWG Wire R4196 Kit Includes: • Ground Rod Clamp • 6 AWG Wire (3 feet) NOTE: No grounding system absolutely protects against lightning strikes. If installed correctly, a grounding system will help minimize damage to your gate opener.
Before You Begin Tools Needed 3/8” Bit Drill Center Punch Pen 5/16” Bit Pliers Hack Saw Hammer 1/2” wrench Flat Head Screwdriver x2 Level 9/16” wrench Philips Head Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Clamp Wire Stripper Small Flat Head Tape Measure Items Not Included • Low voltage wire will be needed to run from the transformer to the control box; length depends upon the distance between the transformer power supply and the control box.
Gate Opener Installation Your Property Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate 1 2 X V B M Q I H X I S R M Y F Q Assemble post bracket parts. Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with required hardware.
Gate Opener Installation Your Property Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate 7 6 2 U O 1 OPEN gate and re-attach opener with clevis pin. Check for level. Clamp securely. 8 Mark middle of post bracket slots on fence post. Mark middle of gate bracket slots on gate cross support. 10 N Z Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearances are OK (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. 9 Remove clamps, post, gate brackets, and opener.
Gate Opener Installation Your Property Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate 12 13 R Y 2 1 S T 1 2 Attach gate bracket assembly to gate cross support. Attach and secure opener assembly to brackets. 15 14 Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. After the opener is level, remove the opener from the gate. Remove bolt excess length on post and gate bracket with hacksaw. Closed Position Stop Plate Installation 1 2 1 J 1 2 Fully open gate.
Gate Opener Installation Your Property Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate 1 2 I V X B M PTO Bracket FM148 Q 11” X I S R Q M F Y Assemble post bracket parts. NOTE: A Push-to-Open Bracket FM148 is required for this type of installation (not included). Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with hardware required.
Push-to-Open Installation Your Property Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate 6 7 2 U 1 O N Z CLOSE gate and re-attach opener with clevis pin. Check for level. Clamp securely. 8 Mark middle of post bracket slots on fence post. Mark middle of gate bracket slots on gate cross support. 10 Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. 9 Remove clamps, post, gate brackets, and opener.
Push-to-Open Installation Your Property Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate 13 12 R 1 Y 2 S 1 T 2 Attach gate bracket assembly to gate cross support. 14 Attach and secure opener assembly to brackets. 15 Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. Remove bolt excess length on post and gate bracket with hacksaw. After the bolts are trimmed, remove the opener from the gate. Closed Position Stop Plate Installation 1 2 1 J 1 2 Fully open gate.
Control Box Installation Control Box Installation 7 AUTO CLOSE TIME 4 1 S3 OFF AUTO CLOSE TIME 120 MIN STALL FORCE SOFT START OFF WARNING OFF OPEN PULL SLV OPEN DLY. MODE1 OFF MODE2 OFF 3 LEARN RMT STATUS MAX 2 120 MIN STALL FORCE RECEIVER 1 OFF S4 S3 S2 LEARN SLV LIMIT LEARN MAST LIMIT LEARN RMT STATUS MAX ON ON PUSH SIMULT. ON ON ON BLK AUTO CLOSE TIME S2 LEARN SLV LIMIT LEARN MAST LIMIT 4 RED BATT+ BATTON ON PUSH SIMULT.
Control Box Installation Control Box Installation AUX RLY 1 7 GRN PWR IN 4 BRN 5 ORG 6 SLAVE CABLE 3 BLU CHARGING 2 WHT 8 GRN 7 MASTER CABLE WHT RED BLK BLU GRN MASTER CABLE WHT BLU BRN ORG GRN RED BRN ORG BLK BRN ORG COM CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW CLOSE EDGE OPEN EDGE BLK Correct COM GRN BLK S4 ALM BLK CYCLE SAFETY Insert 7 wires into corresponding color terminals. If Secure wires in terminals.
Control Box Installation Transformer Wiring Installation 11 12 3 C 1 1 2 Use PVC conduit from ground up to control box. GTO TRANSF 15 FUSE CHARGING AUX RLY GTO LOCK PWR IN PWR LOCK CONTROL INPUTS 18 VAC or SOLAR 14 POWER INPUTS 13 Cut excess cable/strip 1/2” off 2 wires/twist ends. Attach wires to transformer screw terminals. NOTE: The Mighty Mule power input is not polarized. The wires can be inserted into either terminal regardless of color.
Control Box Installation Receiver Installation 1 2 W W ’ 10 x Ma Install Receiver within 10 ft of control box (longer lengths available - call us). NOTE: NEVER splice receiver cable. DO NOT run cable through metal conduit because the receiver signal range will decrease. DO NOT run cable through conduit containing AC wire. DO NOT place receiver within 3 feet of AC power. Check Receiver/Remote signal reception in mounted position/OK— secure Receiver in position to fence or post.
Solar Panel Installation (Optional) The table and map illustrate the maximum number of gate cycles to expect per day in a particular area when using from 5 to 30 watts of solar charging power, prior to the battery depleting to a state where the unit will not function (see accessory pages in back of this book). The figures shown are for winter (minimum sunlight) and do not account for the use of any accessory items. Accessories connected to your system will draw additional power from the battery.
Solar Panel Installation GTO 18VOLT TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR 4 POWER INPUTS 3 POWER INPUTS GTO 18VOLT TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR AUX RLY PWR IN 4 BRN 5 ORG 1 6 SLAVE CABLE 3 POWER INPUTS RED BLK WHT GRN BLU 4 RED BRN 5 BRN BLK BLK ORG Insert wires from the solar panel into the 18V Power Input terminal. The 18V Power Input terminals are not polarized, so the wires can be connected regardless of polarity or color. Secure with terminal screws.
Control Box Settings DIP Switches IMPORTANT: Before making any changes to dip switches turn control box off! DIP#1 ON**___Soft start enabled (factory preset). OFF __Soft start disabled. 15 DIP#2 ON**___Buzzer warning enabled (factory preset). OFF __ Buzzer warning disabled. DIP#3 ON*___Push-to-open. OFF*__Pull-to-open (factory preset). 1 2 3 4 ON 1 2 3 4 DIP#4 ON*___Slave opens simultaneously with master. OFF*__Slave opens after master. (factory preset). NOTE: Not applicable for single gate operator.
Control Box Settings Setting Pull-to-Open (Closed) Gate Limit (for push-to-open go to pg. 27) 2 1 2 NOTE: If the unit does not respond to the transmitter see “setting personal transmitter code” page 29 15 3 1 ON With gate in OPEN position, turn control box power ON. 3 Press button on opener remote; gate should start closing. Press button on opener remote again when gate is in desired CLOSED position. NOTE: if the gate stops and reverses see “setting obstruction stall force” page 28.
Control Box Settings Setting Push-to-Open (Open) Gate Limit 2 POWER INPUTS 1 (for pull-to-open go to pg. 26) AUX RLY CONTROL OUTPUTS LOCK PWR 1 GRN PWR IN 3 4 BRN 5 ORG 6 SLAVE CABLE BLU CHARGING 2 WHT 3 7 15 FUSE RED BLK GRN BATT- BLU BRN ORG RED BATT+ MASTER CABLE WHT BLK COM 120 STALL FORCE MIN 1 2 3 4 ON MAX STATUS S3 S2 LEARN RMT S4 LEARN SLV LIMIT ALM LEARN MAST LIMIT BLK RED ON ON PUSH SIMULT. ON ON RECEIVER GTO RCVR.
Control Box Settings Setting Dual Sense Detection 1 Do not use the Dual Sense Stall Force adjustment to compensate for a gate that is sticking or binding. Excessive Stall Force may cause damage to the gate operator or gate system or Injury or Death. 120 OFF OFF PULL DLY. OFF OFF AUTO CLOSE TIME SOFT START WARNING OPEN SLV OPEN MODE1 MODE2 15 The Stall Force adjustment controls the amount of force the opener will apply against an obstruction before it stops and reverses direction.
Control Box Settings Setting Personal Transmitter Code All Mighty Mule transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your Mighty Mule gate opener.. For your safety and security, however, we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal code. Follow the directions below: 1 2 1 Remove back cover of the opener remote. 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Flip opener remote over. Use small screwdriver to move switches to random positions.
5 6 GTO TRANSF POWER INPUTS 15 15 FUSE PWR IN GTO LOCK AUX RLY CHARGING PWR LOCK CONTROL INPUTS 18 VAC or SOLAR AUX 1 2 4 BATT+ BATT- 3 BLU 5 SLAVE CABLE GRN T WH BRN 6 G OR 7 RED BLK 120 MIN 1 2 3 RED 4 ON S3 LEARN MAST LIMIT LEARN RMT STALL FORCE S2 AUTO CLOSE TIME LEARN SLV LIMIT S4 RECEIVER BLK RED STATUS ALM GTO RCVR. GRN STATUS DOW SE CLO E EDG EN OP E EDG MAX T EXI CONTROL INPUTS LE CYC ETY ON ON PUSH SIMULT.
6 ABLE 5 ORG RED 7 Connecting Additional Devices BLK Input Connections BRN 1 ORG COM: Circuit common (reference for all logic input) • Two (2) terminals to provide extra common connection point. CYCLE: (Typically for use with doorbell button or hardwired key pad) • Each activation at this input will cycle the operation as follows: ….
Connecting Additional Devices Connecting Accessories CONTROL INPUTS 6 7 RED BLK ALM CLOSE EDGE OPEN EDGE SHADOW 5 RECEIVER GRN 4 3 SAFETY CYCLE 2 COM COM BLK RED ORG BRN BLU WHT GRN 1 EXIT MASTER OPERATOR GTO RCVR. 6 7 According to Application 1 Edge Sensor 3 1 1 GTO Photo Beams 2 Push Button Control 1 4 Vehicle Sensor Refer to Vehicle Sensor manual for additional connections.
Connecting Additional Devices Connecting GTO Automatic Lock CONTROL OUTPUTS G TO LO C POWER INPUTS K LOCK PWR AUX RLY GTO 18VOLT TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR Wire from Automatic GTO Lock GTO Lock: For use exclusively with GTO Lock (FM143 or FM144). Connecting other devices to these terminals may cause incorrect operation and void your warranty. You do not use the lock board with this control board.
Troubleshooting Guide If your gate opener does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO Service Department. VOLTAGE READINGS 18 Vac Transformer.............................................................................................18.0 to 22.0 Vac, 2200 mA 5 W Solar panel (single).....................................................................................18.0 to 22.
Visual Feedback Indication Possible Diagnosis Check Status (clear) 1 blink Cycle Terminal ShortedDisconnect the push button, keypad, intercom keypad, or any other accessory wired to this terminal. Try the remote. If the remote works, then the problem is the accessory. Status (clear) 2 blinks Safety Terminal Disconnect the loop detector, photo beam, or any other accessory wired to this Shorted terminal. Try the remote. If the remote works, the problem is the accessory.
Battery/Power Troubleshooting RED LED AUTO CLOSE TIME FUSE 15 STALL FORCE STATUS BATT+ CHARGING LEARN RMT BATT- OFF 120 MAX ON MODE1 MODE2 1 2 3 4 SOFT START OFF WARNING OFF OPEN PULL 2ND OPEN DLY. POWER IN MIN OFF OFF ON ON PUSH SIMULT.
Conversion Chart Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol centimeters meters kilograms 0.3937 3.2808 2.2046 inches feet pounds in. (or ") ft. (or ') lb. (or #) Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol inches feet pounds 2.5400 0.3048 0.4535 centimeters meters kilograms cm m kg Converting Temperature deg. Celsius deg. Fahrenheit (ºC x 1.8) + 32 deg. Fahrenheit (ºF-32) ÷ 1.8 deg.
ACCESSORIES Accessories are Available From Your Retail Store Solar Panel (FM121) The Solar Panel is a 5 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the FM500 & MM560 gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft. of low voltage wire (see Low Voltage Wire for additional wire). The Mighty Mule® control board has clearly labeled terminal connections for easy installation of the Solar Panel.
Accessories are Available From Your Retail Store (con't) 3 AC CE SS 1-8 CO 00 NT -54 RO 3-4L SY 28 ST EM S Ans wer Key Ba pad tt Low Per Grant mis sio n POW ER Wireless Entry Intercom / Keypad (FM136) DV 9V Allows owner to screen guest at the gate before allowing access to the property. Keypad also allows owner to give up to 25 programmable entry codes to family, friends or approved delivery personnel. Codes can be permanent of temporary. Up to 560 feet reception.
Gate Operator Installation Checklist 1. The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions. 2. Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible OR have sensing edges and/or photo beam obstruction detection devices installed. 3. The installer has installed one or more contact or non-contact obstruction sensing devices, if required for this installation. 4.
For sales call toll free: 1-800-543-4283 The Mighty Mule Sales Department is open Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) For technical service Call toll free: 1-800-543-1236 The Mighty Mule Technical Service Department is open Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303 www.mightymule.
