5
MM262 Installation Instructions
Tools and Materials
Tools Needed:
• Power Drill
• Open End Wrenches —
1
/
2
" and
9
/
16
"
• Adjustable Wrench
•
3
/
8
" Drill Bit
• Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters
• Small Flat Bladed Screwdriver
• Large Phillips Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-Clamps — small, medium, and large
• Center Punch
• Hammer (for center punch)
• Extra person will be helpful
Materials You May Need for the Installation:
These items are
NOT included
with the gate opener kit. Some of these items can be purchased or special ordered
through Tractor Supply Co. Please see page 26 or www.mightymule.com.
• 12 VDC automotive/lawn tractor or deep cycle marine battery
is required
to power the opener. (page 2)
• Low voltage wire [RB509] will be needed to run from the transformer to the opener control board; length
depends upon the distance between the transformer power supply and the control box. (page 13 & 20)
• If your gate is more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one 10 watt Solar
Panel [FM123] to charge the 12 Volt battery. (page 2 & 26)
• PVC conduit for protecting in ground wiring. (page 6)
• Push-To-Open Brackets [FM148] are required if gates open out from property. (page 3 & 20)
• Materials to reinforce thin walled tube or panel gates. (page 7)
• 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. (page 3 & 7)
• Some installations may require muffler clamps for the gate bracket, to prevent drilling into thin wall tube gates.
(page 7)
• (2)16 AWG crimp on fork lugs. (page 15)
• Surge protection for transformer. (page 16)
• Weather proof outlet and cover is required if transformer is plugged into outside outlet. (page 16)
• Some types of installations require U-Bolts for closed position stop plate. (page 11)
• A low profile ground stop is required for dual gates when using the Mighty Mule gate lock. (page 11)
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