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Warning! This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds 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® E-Z Gate Opener—GTO's "do-it-yourself" automatic gate opener! When correctly installed and properly used, your Mighty Mule® E-Z Gate Opener 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® E-Z Gate Opener.
Important Safety Information Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate opener systems. Keep in mind that the gate opener is just one component of the total gate operating system. Each component must work in unison to provide the consumer with convenience, security, and safety. manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature.
Important Safety Information For the Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. 2. Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both directions. Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation.
Important Safety Information For the Consumer Entrapment Zones for a proper Pull-To-Open installation: 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 – the space between the gate in the open position and any object such as a wall, fence, tree, etc. Zone 5 – pinch points between the opener and gate. II. During Installation 4.
Important Safety Information For the Consumer III. After Installation 8. To operate this equipment safely, YOU must know how to disconnect the operator for manual gate operation (see page 2). If you have read the instructions and still do not understand how to disconnect the operator, contact the GTO Service Department. 1. Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert the public of automatic gate operation.
Important Safety Information Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have an inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. The Mighty Mule 600 utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection.
Important Safety Information Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the Mighty Mule 600 Automatic Gate Operator. Furthermore, a walk-through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate. We recommend using the GTO Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (FM143). Call the GTO Sales Department at 800-543-4283 for controlled 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. C LIS ED T US 9901178 XXXXXX MM600-XXXXXXX Gates That Open, LLC • Tallahassee, Florida USA Product identification label (1) installed on side of control box. ET-PRO MM600 AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER by...
Technical Specifications Mighty Mule 600 Gate Opener DRIVE CONTROL • 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 Column Installation Information IF THIS OPENER WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS, READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING A. The simplest solution is to install the opener in a push-to-open configuration (requires push-to-open bracket, see accessory catalog).
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 • 12 Volt lawn tractor or automotive battery and a weather proof case. • Depending on the type of gate, a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the front of the opener and gate bracket to the gate.
Gate Opener Installation Your Property Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate If you are installing a push-to-open gate opener - skip to page 16. 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 Z OPEN gate and reattach opener with clevis pin. Check for level. Clamp securely. Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. 9 8 Mark middle of post bracket slots on fence post. Mark middle of gate bracket slots on gate cross support. Remove clamps, post bracket, gate bracket, and opener. Then use a hammer and center punch to mark hole positions.
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. Tighten all bolts and remove excess length on post and gate bracket bolts 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 If you are installed a pull-to-open gate opener - skip to page 19. 1 2 I V X B M PTO Bracket FM148 Q 11” X I S R Q M F Y Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with hardware required. Assemble post bracket parts. NOTE: A Push-to-Open Bracket FM148 is required for this type of installation (not included).
Push-to-Open Installation Your Property Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate 6 7 2 U 1 O Z Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. CLOSE gate and re-attach opener with clevis pin. Check for level. Clamp securely. 8 9 Mark middle of post bracket slots on fence post. Mark middle of gate bracket slots on gate cross support. Remove clamps, post, gate brackets, and opener. Then use a hammer and center punch to mark hole positions.
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. Attach and secure opener assembly to brackets. 14 15 Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. 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.
Control Box Installation Control Box Installation 2 1 4’ x. a M A 3’ n. i M 3’ n. i M Locate control box mounting area. IMPORTANT: Be sure to mount box at least 3 feet from AC power and 3 feet off the ground. Remove control box cover. 4 3 4” W W OR Feed opener cable 4” into box through the strain relief. Tighten strain relief nut to secure cable. Mount control box to post or fence using screws.
Control Box Installation Receiver Installation 1 2 W ’ 10 x Ma 12 LT VO Use the transmitter to check the range of the receiver before permanently mounting it. Consider the following when mounting the receiver: • Standard receiver cable length is 10 feet (receivers with a longer cable are available as special order items; call the GTO Sales Department). NEVER splice receiver cable! • Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage.
Control Box Installation Connecting the Battery 1 2 RED WIRE TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL 12 LT VO IVE SIT PO IVE SIT PO E TIV GA NE E TIV GA T OL NE V 12 OFF BLACK WIRE TO NEGATIVE (–) TERMINAL 12 LT VO 12 Turn control box OFF. Place the 12 Volt Lawn Tractor or Automotive battery and weatherproof battery box within 6 feet of the control box Attach the battery harness wires from the control box to the battery terminals using bolts, washers and nuts.
Control Box Installation Transformer Wiring Installation 11 11 1 1 C 2 Use PVC conduit from ground up to control box. Strip 1/2” off 2 wires and twist ends. Attach wires to transformer screw terminals.
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. (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 15 BATT+ BATT- 4 AUTO CLOSE TIME FUSE 15 STATUS LEARN RMT BATT- OFF 120 CHARGING LEARN SLV LIMIT CONTROL OUTPUTS RECEIVER 2ND OPERATOR GRN EXIT CLOSE EDGE OPEN EDGE SHADOW COM CYCLE SAFETY BLK BLK COM RED ORG 7 BRN 6 BLU 5 GRN 4 BLK 3 RED 2 ORG GTO 18VOLT TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR GRN COM BLK COM RED ORG BRN BLU GRN 1 BLK CONTROL INPUTS MASTER OPERATOR WHT AUX RLY BRN LOCK PWR BLU POWER INPUTS MASTER OPERATOR 7 BLK 6 RED ORG
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. 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 Not applicable for single gate operator. *factory presets shown DIP Switch #4 - Not applicable for single gate openers.
Control Box Settings Setting Pull-to-Open (Closed) Gate Limit (for push-to-open go to pg. 27) 2 2 1 3 1 ON Press button on transmitter; gate should start closing. Press button on transmitter again when gate is in desired CLOSED position. NOTE: If your gate stops and reverses before it fully closes, you may need to increase the stall force. (See page 28) With gate in OPEN position, turn control box power ON. 3 4 OFF 120 OFF OFF MIN MAX ON MODE1 MODE2 OFF OFF PULL DLY.
Control Box Settings Setting Push-to-Open (Open) Gate Limit (for pull-to-open go to pg. 26) 2 1 3 2 1 ON With gate in CLOSED position, turn control box power switch to ON. 3 Press button on transmitter; gate should start opening. Press button on transmitter again when gate is in desired OPEN position. NOTE: If your gate stops and reverses before it fully openss, you may need to increase the stall force. (See page 28) 4 2 OFF OFF OFF MIN MAX ON MODE1 MODE2 120 OFF OFF PULL DLY.
Control Box Settings Setting Obstruction Stall Force & Auto Close Time 1 AUTO CLOSE TIME 2 STALL FORCE AUTO CLOSE TIME STALL FORCE BATT+ STATUS LEARN RMT OFF ON ON PUSH SIMULT. SOFT START WARNING OPEN SLV OPEN LEARN MAST LIMIT MODE1 MODE2 ON ON 120 OFF OFF PULL DLY. MIN 1 2 3 4 OFF OFF OFF MAX ON MODE1 MODE2 OFF OFF PULL DLY.
Control Box Settings Setting Personal Transmitter Code 3 4 AUTO CLOSE TIME STALL FORCE STATUS LEARN RMT 120 5 6 A STALL FORCE STATUS LEARN RMT OFF OFF OFF MAX ON MODE1 MODE2 OFF OFF PULL DLY. MIN 1 2 3 4 1 SOFT START WARNING OPEN SLV OPEN 120 ON ON PUSH SIMULT. ON ON ON ON PUSH SIMULT. ON ON S3 LEARN MAST LIMIT S2 Go to control box. Press and hold the remote and “LEARN RMT” buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds or until the alarm sounds.
Connecting Additional Devices Before You Begin Although GTO strongly recommends the use of additional safety devices, we do not endorse any specific brand names. Only use products that are certified and listed to be in compliance with any applicable UL safety standards (Underwriters Laboratories) and national and regional safety codes.
6 7 Connecting Additional DevicesRED BLK Input Connections BRN 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 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 Automatic Gate Lock: LOCK PWR terminals are use exclusively with the GTO Automatic Gate Lock (FM143). 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. Additional information can be found online 24 hours 7 days a week at the GTO Tech Wizard (support.gtoinc.com/Support/TroubleShooter.
Visual Feedback Symptom Diagnosis Check: Status (clear) 1 blink Cycle Terminal Shorted Disconnect 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 Shorted Disconnect the loop detector, photo beam, or any other accessory wired to this terminal. Try the remote. If the remote works, the problem is the accessory.
Repair Service If your Mighty Mule Gate Opener is not operating properly, please follow the steps below: ® 4. If repair or replacement of your gate opener is necessary, the Service Department will assign a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number to you to track return of equipment. 1. First use the procedures found in the Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide (see page 33). 2. For 24 hour 7 days a week trouble shooting and support online go to our TECH WIZARD site at... support.gtoinc.
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.
® E-Z GATE OPENERS 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 Mighty Mule 600 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).
Accessories are Available From Your Retail Store (con't) DV 9V Per Grant mis sio n AC CE SS 1-8 CO 00 NT -54 RO 3-4L SY 28 ST 3 EM S Ans wer Key Ba pad tt Low POW ER Wireless Entry Intercom / Keypad (FM136) 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 500 feet reception.
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