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MM362 Installation Instructions
1. Determine Charging Options for Battery: Transformer OR Solar
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME!
It will damage the control board!
IMPORTANT
• The Mighty Mule 362 is designed and intended for use with a 12 Volt automotive, lawn tractor or marine battery.
The battery must be placed inside a weatherproof case and located within 6' of the control box.
The 8' battery
harness connects the battery to the control board
.
• The battery charge is maintained by the 14 Volt transformer included
OR
optional solar panel(s). The transformer
OR
solar panel is connected to the control board using low voltage, 16 gauge, dual conductor, multi-stranded,
direct burial wire [RB509] (page 26)
.
• All low voltage wire used with the Mighty Mule Gate Opener must be 16 gauge dual conductor, multi-stranded,
direct burial wire
.
• The transformer is intended for indoor use. If the transformer can only be plugged into an outside electrical
outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing
must
be used.
• If your gate is more than 1000' from an AC power source, you will need to use a solar panel charging kit
(
minimum 10 watts
) . Refer to the Solar Panels and Gate Activity Chart below.
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart
The table and map illustrate the
maximum number of gate cycles
to expect per day in a particular
area when using from 10 to
20 watts of solar charging power prior to the
battery depleting to a state where the unit will
not function. 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 and will require additional solar
panels.
A deep cycle marine battery is recommended
for solar and/or high traffic applications.
NOTE: UP to 250 ft. of dual conductor, 16
guage, multi-stranded wire may be used
to allow installation of solar panels in direct
sunlight.
See page 21:
10 Watt Solar Panel [FM123]
5 Watt Solar Panel [FM121]
Dual Gate
Winter Ratings
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
10 Watts
8
16
26
15 Watts
11
20
30
20 Watts
14
28
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Before You Begin
