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Gate Opener Class Categories ------------------------------------------------------------- inside cover
Units and Standards Conversion Chart ---------------------------------------------------inside cover

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! -------------------------------------------------

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Important Safety Instructions --------------------------------------------------

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Disconnecting the Opener ------------------------------------------------------------- page 1
Important Safety Instructions for the Consumer ----------------------------------- page 2
Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment ----------------------------- page 5
Required Safety Precautions for Gates --------------------------------------------- page 6
Warning Signs and Labels ------------------------------------------------------------ page 7

Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Parts List --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 8
Technical Specifications--------------------------------------------------------------- page 10
Installation Overview ---------------------------------------------------------------- page 11
Installation of the Mounting Hardware --------------------------------------------- page 12
Mounting the Opener ------------------------------------------------------------------ page 16
Installation of the Positive Stops -----------------------------------------------------page 16
Mounting the Control Box ------------------------------------------------------------ page 18
Setting the Closed Position ----------------------------------------------------------- page 19

Powering the System -------------------------------------------------------------

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Solar Chart ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 20
Connecting the Transformer ---------------------------------------------------------- page 22

Control Board Settings -----------------------------------------------------------

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DIP Switches ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 23
Potentiometers -------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 24

Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code ------------------------------------

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Mounting the Receiver -----------------------------------------------------------

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Connecting Additional Safety Devices ----------------------------------------

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Connecting Accessories ----------------------------------------------------------

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Push to Open Installation -------------------------------------------------------

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide --------------------------------------

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Warranty and Repair Service --------------------------------------------------

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Column Installation Information ----------------------------------------------

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Accessory Catalog -----------------------------------------------------------------

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4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Setback Template ----------------------------------------------

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Table of Contents

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Summary of Contents for FM700

Page 1: ...hereafter The installer and or user agree to assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO Inc from any and all liability If you are not in agreement with this disclaim...

Page 2: ...cted access locations not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel The Mighty Mule Gate Opener is intended for use with vehicular sw...

Page 3: ...ounting the Opener page 16 Installation of the Positive Stops page 16 Mounting the Control Box page 18 Setting the Closed Position page 19 Powering the System page 20 Solar Chart page 20 Connecting th...

Page 4: ...e E Z Gate Opener accommodates extra transmitters digital keypads solar panels push buttons automatic gate locks and other access control products These optional accessories see the enclosed Mighty Mu...

Page 5: ...SURE THE SAFE SYSTEM DESIGN INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT Precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with this warning symbol The symbol identifies conditions that can result in dam...

Page 6: ...ation 1 Verify this opener is proper for the type and size of gate its frequency of use and the proper class rating 2 Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both direction...

Page 7: ...s could be pinched 3 Devices such as safety edges and photo beams provide additional protection against entrapment see page 5 4 If push buttons or key switches are installed they should be within sigh...

Page 8: ...pray to it at least once per month 7 Service the gate and gate opener regularly Grease hinges spray push pull tube with high quality silicon spray and replace the battery every 3 5 years 8 To operate...

Page 9: ...he primary type of entrapment protection Also the Mighty Mule has provisions for the connection of Type B2 protection to be used as the secondary type of entrapment protection if desired 1 For gate op...

Page 10: ...rning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the Mighty Mule E Z Gate Opener Furthermore a walk through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expecte...

Page 11: ...allow children to operate gate or play in gate area 3 This gate is for vehicles only Pedestrians must use separate entrance warning labels 2 installed on each side of operator housing RB2000 Maximum...

Page 12: ...lt 1 3 8 x 2 Bolt 1 3 8 x 3 Bolt 2 3 8 x 8 Bolt 4 8 Nylon Cable Tie 14 3 8 Washer 9 3 8 Lock Washer 7 5 16 Washer 1 3 8 Nut 7 5 16 Nut 1 Hardware Gate Opener 1 Installation Video 1 Gate Bracket 1 4 1...

Page 13: ...need to use at least one Mighty Mule Solar Panel to trickle charge the battery See the Accessory Catalog If your fence post is made of wood and is less than 6 in diameter or 6 square see page 12 If yo...

Page 14: ...d RF receiver tuned to 318 MHz Limit controls are mechanical Adjustable range of push pull tube is 71 2 to 111 2 Opener length with push pull tube fully retracted is 333 4 mounting point to mounting p...

Page 15: ...The fence post must be secured in the ground with concrete so it will not twist or flex when the opener is activated Be sure to position the opener near the centerline of the gate to keep the gate fro...

Page 16: ...ts of 6 diameter or larger the post pivot bracket may not be necessary for the installation In this instance the two post brackets are mounted by themselves Post Bracket Post Pivot Bracket Metal Plate...

Page 17: ...cket as shown Fasten a 3 8 washer and nut on the end of the bolt DO NOT overtighten the nut because the post pivot bracket will have to be adjusted later Step 4 Attach post bracket assembly and gate b...

Page 18: ...ligned with the rest of the assembly the center hole should already have a bolt through it Flipping the Post Pivot Bracket gives more position options After verifying that you have complied with the 4...

Page 19: ...t supplied must be used Step 10 Mark reference points for bolt holes on the gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots Drill 3 8 holes into the gate cross member as marked Mount gate brack...

Page 20: ...concrete and should be firmly secured in the ground we recommend setting it in concrete When the open position stop post is in the ideal position the gate will strike the post just as the opener motor...

Page 21: ...hinges After measuring with the 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 setback template the post bracket assembly was bolted to the fence post A plate or support was added for the gate bracket if necessary The opener is level...

Page 22: ...ect it from rain splash snow etc and at least 3 feet from an ac power source to prevent electrical interference RED wire to POSITIVE terminal BLACK wire to NEGATIVE terminal RED BLACK Operator Power C...

Page 23: ...e in Step 19 until the gate closes firmly as the opener motor shuts down Each time you adjust the knob finger tighten it before pressing the transmitter button to check your adjustment If the push pul...

Page 24: ...next step Step 22 Select the electrical outlet into which you will plug the transformer Measure the distance from this outlet to the control box following the path where the wire will be laid After yo...

Page 25: ...o a condition known as low voltage lockout Never splice wires together Splicing permits corrosion and seriously degrades the wire s ability to carry an adequate current Step 25 Strip 3 16 off the ends...

Page 26: ...tep 26 Strip 1 2 of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals red wire to RED black wire to BLK A dab of household petroleum jelly on eac...

Page 27: ...H Set to PULL for swing gates that pull to open factory setting PUSH for swing gates that push to open see Push to Open Installation on pages 29 30 NOTE The direction a gate opens is determined by sta...

Page 28: ...ner stops and reverses The gate will exert minimum force before obstructing when set to MIN When set to MAX the opener will exert maximum force before obstructing i e the opener will require greater r...

Page 29: ...onal Transmitter Code 1 Remove the Transmitter Cover Grasp the sides of the access cover and slide it away from the transmitter button see illustration When the access cover is removed the battery and...

Page 30: ...m damage DO NOT run cable through metal conduit because the receiver signal range will be decreased DO NOT run cable in conduit containing ac wiring DO NOT mount receiver on a metal fence or post doin...

Page 31: ...When installed safety edge sensors or photoelectric sensors must be mounted in compliance with UL 325 Underwriters Laboratories safety standard for gate openers Review page 5 for information about mou...

Page 32: ...fail to operate BLU blue used with GRN green Functions as a normally open contact This pairing is typically used for free entry and free exit devices First contact will open the gate NOTE If the gate...

Page 33: ...of the template NOTE If you move the post pivot bracket be sure that one of the post bracket holes is aligned with the rest of the assembly Flipping the Post Pivot Bracket gives more position options...

Page 34: ...s blade style 15 ampere fuse sold by most automotive supply stores can be easily replaced NEVER use a fuse rated higher than 15 amperes NOTE Each time you adjust the knob finger tighten it before pres...

Page 35: ...O NOT USE A HIGHER RATED FUSE IF THE LED IS OFF 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch at the bottom of the control box is set to ON 2 Check all connections for looseness and corrosion IF THE LED IS FLASHING T...

Page 36: ...The GTO Inc Technical Service Department is open Monday Thursday 7 30 A M 5 30 P M and Friday 8 00 A M 12 00 P M Eastern Time Fax 850 575 8950 Web site www gtoinc com E Mail techsupport gtoinc com Tel...

Page 37: ...opener will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option at no charge to the customer if returned freight prepaid to GTO Inc 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida USA 32303 IMPORTANT Call 8...

Page 38: ...ctional To prevent this problem we suggest the following installation method A The simplest solution is to install the opener in a push to open configuration requires Push To Open Bracket see Accessor...

Page 39: ...35 Accessory Catalog AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER...

Page 40: ...A MUST for securing the gate against forced entry or exit Solenoid driven plated steel bolt lock with a zinc plated steel housing The horizontal electronic lock is used with the Mighty Mule system fo...

Page 41: ...mpatible with most garage door openers Column Mount Lock Receiver 433IH For mounting the Automatic Gate Lock FM143 on brick columns walls or for other applications with limited space between gate and...

Page 42: ...r the reinstallation of those parts after repair This warranty shall be considered void if damage to the product s was due to improper installation or use connection to an improper power source or if...

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