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M i g h t y M u l e E Z G a t e s

Gate Panel(s)

Hinge Bolts

Single Gates - 2
Dual Gates - 4

Hinge Plates

Single Gates - 2
Dual Gates - 4

1/2” x 5” Bolts

Single Gates - 4
Dual Gates - 8

1/2” Flange Nuts

Single Gates - 4
Dual Gates - 8

1/2” Washers

Single Gates - 4
Dual Gates - 8

Gate Posts (2)

Ball Caps (2)

Touch-up
Paint (1)

Parts List

- Gate and Mounting Hardware

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Summary of Contents for Mighty Mule Biscayne

Page 1: ...75 8912 or GTO Technical Service 1 800 543 1236 or 850 575 4144 Fax 850 575 8950 IMPORTANT Before digging the holes for your installation be sure to contact the appropriate utility companies and request that they mark the locations of all pipes gas lines electric cable tv etc This will ensure your safety and prevent you from damaging any of these utility lines For more information on Mighty Mule s...

Page 2: ... meters 3 2808 feet ft or kilograms 2 2046 pounds lb or Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol inches 2 5400 centimeters cm feet 0 3048 meters m pounds 0 4535 kilograms kg Converting Temperature deg Celsius ºC x 1 8 32 deg Fahrenheit ºF deg Fahrenheit ºF 32 1 8 deg Celsius ºC Conversion Chart IMPORTANT Before digging the holes for your installation ...

Page 3: ...e Installation Overview page 10 Sloping Driveway Installation page 11 Marking Post Locations page 11 Digging Holes and Mixing Concrete page 12 Setting The Posts page 13 Attaching The Hinge Plates page 15 Hanging The Gate and Final Steps page 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting page 17 Automating Your Gate page 18 Optional Gate Accessories page 19 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Table o...

Page 4: ... Gates 2 Dual Gates 4 Hinge Plates Single Gates 2 Dual Gates 4 1 2 x 5 Bolts Single Gates 4 Dual Gates 8 1 2 Flange Nuts Single Gates 4 Dual Gates 8 1 2 Washers Single Gates 4 Dual Gates 8 Gate Posts 2 Ball Caps 2 Touch up Paint 1 Parts List Gate and Mounting Hardware ...

Page 5: ...Hoe to mix concrete 3 2 Stakes 4 Mallet 5 Water bucket 6 Post hole digger 7 Tape measure 8 At least 10 bags of quick set concrete 5 per post 9 Can of Spray Paint 10 Shovel 11 Wrenches 5 8 9 16 12 String line 13 Line Level 14 Wheelbarrow 15 Grease Gun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 6: ... 12 ft 180 lbs Double 12 ft 100 lbs Double 14 ft 120 lbs Double 16 ft 140 lbs Biscayne Type Length Approximate Weight of Each Panel Single 10 ft 130 lbs Single 12 ft 156 lbs Double 12 ft 85 lbs Double 14 ft 100 lbs Double 16 ft 115 lbs Sanibel Type Length Approximate Weight of Each Panel Single 10 ft 142 lbs Single 12 ft 170 lbs Double 12 ft 90 lbs Double 14 ft 105 lbs Double 16 ft 120 lbs St Augu...

Page 7: ...ss WIDER DRIVEWAY NO POCKET ROADWAY DRIVEWAY POCKET ROADWAY OPEN CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN C L O S E D C L O S E D OPEN DRIVEWAY POCKET ROADWAY C L O S E D OPEN DRIVEWAY POCKET ROADWAY OPEN C L O S E D CORRECT Gate is perpendicular to drive path Curved Driveways Demand Extra Care In Layout CORRECT Gate is perpendicular to drive path INCORRECT Gate does not open all the way off of the driveway and ru...

Page 8: ...How will I be sure that the gate is installed perpendicular to the driveway 3 Will my gate be a Push to Open or a Pull to Open installation 4 How will my gate open from the left or the right of my driveway FAILURE TO PLAN ACCORDINGLY CAN RESULT IN POOR INSTALLATION AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR GATE AND ULTIMATELY COULD REQUIRE REINSTALLATION SOLUTION RIGHT Install gate as a Push to Open gate Gate opens...

Page 9: ...E Z Line up Bolts It illustrates the required clearance needed for the gate hinge approx 4 clearance and gate leading edge approx 2 clearance measured from the center of the posts Precise measurement is crucial to successful installation of your gate Gate post height This measurement is the same for all gate models and is designed for a minimum of 4 clearance from the bottom of the gate and the hi...

Page 10: ... the yellow E Z Line up Bolts It illustrates the required clearance needed for the gate hinge approx 4 clearance and the space between the two gate panels approx 2 clearance measured from the center of the posts Precise measurement is crucial to successful installation of your gate Gate post height This measurement is the same for all gate models and is designed for a minimum of 4 clearance from t...

Page 11: ... Total Gate Spacing Dimensions Gate 2 of left post 2 of right post Hinges Leading Edge Space Space Between Center of Gate Posts Hammer in stake at post location Hammer in stake at post location 1 Post Location 5 3 Oval should measure 12 x 20 2 Post Location Marking Post Locations Because this is the high side of slope use this side as your starting point Gate is level with line string 4 36 Less Th...

Page 12: ...e you begin to mix the concrete 1 Hole is elongated perpendicular to the gate About 36 deep for flat installation sites 2 Digging Holes and Mixing Concrete 4 CONCRETE 3 Add water incrementally using a bucket or a hose Mix the concrete one bag at a time in a wheelbarrow following the instructions on the concrete bag 5 Use a hoe or other tool suitable for mixing the concrete in the wheelbarrow 6 A s...

Page 13: ...of the hole by alternating the concrete around the four sides of the post so it stays centered 1 Start with a base of concrete approximately 5 6 inches deep before putting the post in the hole Special Considerations Digging the hole with a wider bottom will help to reinforce the post because the concrete will be less likely to move in the dirt Loose Dirt or Sand Steel rebar or pipe reinforcement m...

Page 14: ...the center and be sure your string is level before continuing to the next step Line Level 9 The string line should look like this and be taut from the post to the stake before performing the next step 8 Drive the stake into the ground just beyond the lower or second hole until the string appears to be level with the ground 7 String is level with level indicator 10 Fill second hole with concrete ad...

Page 15: ...ench on one side while holding with a wrench on the other side Do not overtighten the bolts Gate Post 4 Do the same for both hinge plates or 4 hinge plates if installing a dual gate Do not overtighten the bolts IMPORTANT Allow Concrete to Set for 24 Hours before starting next step Before continuing with the next steps to your gate installation allow your concrete to set for at least 24 hours or ac...

Page 16: ...hinge plate Gate Gate Post 3 Lower the gates top and bottom hinge bolts into the hinge plates located at the top and bottom of the gate post Gate Post Gate 4 Gate Post Gate Inside Nut Outside Nut 5 Make sure the hinge bolts fit all the way into the hinge plate as shown in the illustration Adjust gate level by tightening and loosening the inside and outside nuts on the hinge bolts Loosen the outsid...

Page 17: ...n the ground with new concrete If minor rust or weeping is present Use the black touchup paint included with your gate to touch up spots If the rust is more serious other products may be required to remove and inhibit the rust If your gate is squeaking Lubricate hinges with an all purpose lubricant and lubricate the hinge bolt grease zert with a grease gun For maintenance lubricate the grease zert...

Page 18: ...uded or optional Solar Charger Kit Built in battery backup opens and closes the gate even during power outages Soft Start Soft Stop feature increases life of gate hardware and opener Large control box with room for extra battery and accessories One 12 Volt 7 Amp hour battery included Works on most types of gates chain link tube ornamental wood and vinyl not recommended for solid surface gates Desi...

Page 19: ...ccessories Attachment Brackets Allows you to easily mount an automatic gate opener or other accessory to your Mighty Mule EZ Gate Positive Stop for 4 Post Safely stops the gate when it reaches the closed postion Can be used with or without a gate opener ...

Page 20: ...tp support gtoinc com support troubleshooter aspx and open a Tech Ticket The GTO Inc Technical Service Department is open Monday Friday 8 00 A M 7 00 P M Eastern Time 1 800 543 1236 For more information on Mighty Mule s full line of Automatic Gate Openers and Access Controls visit our website at www mightymule com ...

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