Nortek Security & Control Mighty Mule TS571W Installation Manual Download

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Product Usage

The Mighty Mule Gate Operator meets all of the safety requirements of a

Class I

Residential Vehicular Gate Operator and is intended for use solely

with vehicular swing gates in single-family residential applications that meet the Class I category listed in the table below.

Residential Vehicular Gate Operator-Class I:

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use in garages or parking areas associated with a
residence of one-to-four single families.

Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate

Operator-Class II:

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use in a commercial location or building such as a
multi-family housing unit (five or more single family
units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings
accessible by or servicing the general public.

Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator–Class III:

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an industrial
location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other

locations not accessible by or intended to service the general public.

Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator – Class IV:

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an industrial

location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other
locations not accessible by or intended to service the general public.

Vehicular Gate Operator Class Categories

Table of Contents

Please Read This First! .......................................................................................................................... ii

Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ iii

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ x

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... xi

Mechanical Installation .......................................................................................................................... 1

Electrical Installation and Setup .......................................................................................................... 19

Optional Smart Control Setup .............................................................................................................. 22

Connecting Additional Devices ........................................................................................................... 23

Control Board Connections .............................................................................................................................................................24
Connecting Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................25

Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting Guide - Audible Feedback ....................................................................................... 27

Troubleshooting Guide - Visual Feedback .......................................................................................... 28

For Your Records .................................................................................................................................. 30

Repair Service ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 32

Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................ 34

Accessory Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................34

Gate Operator Installation Checklist ................................................................................................... 35

WARNING

This equipment meets 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. You agree to properly install this

product and that if you fail to do so Nortek Security and Control, LLC, shall in no event be liable for direct,

indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any

other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree

to assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing Nortek Security and Control, LLC,

from any and all liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable of properly

following all installation and safety instructions you may return this product for full replacement value.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY

before attempting to install and use

this automatic gate operator. This gate operator produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is

operating and exercise caution at all times.

ALL AUTOMATIC GATE OPERATORS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON VEHICULAR GATES ONLY.

Summary of Contents for Mighty Mule TS571W

Page 1: ...rator safety Installation Manual Leading Edge of the gate Photo Beam recommended not included Photo Beam recommended not included Sensing Edges recommended not included Vehicular Gate Gate Warning Sign Control Box TS571W PRINTER S INSTRUCTIONS INSTR INSTL TS571W P N 10022514 A INK BLACK MATERIAL 20 LB MEAD BOND SIZE 8 500 X 11 000 TOLERANCE 125 FOLDING ALBUM FOLD BINDING SADDLE STITCH SCALE 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...Pull to Open Operator Mounting Most Common 2 Installing the Closed Position Stop Plate Pull to Open 7 Push to Open Operator Mounting 8 Installing the Closed Position Stop Plate Push to Open 13 Control Box Installation 14 Connecting the Operator and battery 15 Transformer or Solar panel wiring Installation 17 Electrical Installation and Setup 19 Dip Switches settings 19 Transmitter Programming 20 O...

Page 3: ...rator also has an adjustable auto close feature After the gate reaches the fully open position it can be set to remain open up to 120 seconds before automatically closing Pressing the transmitter button at any time after the gate opens fully will cause it to close immediately OFF is the factory setting meaning the gate will stay open until you press the transmitter or keypad etc again Visit www mi...

Page 4: ...s or key switches are installed they should be within sight of the gate located at least 10 feet from any moving part of the gate see diagram below Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate to activate the gate operator 5 Secure outdoor or easily accessed gate operator controls in order to prohibit unauthorized use of the gate FOR THE INSTALLER AND END...

Page 5: ...543 4283 and requesting a duplicate copy FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER Mighty Mule gate operators utilize Dual Sense Technology entrapment protection Dual Sense Technology is built into every Mighty Mule and provides redundant methods of entrapment protection for open and close gate directions In addition to Dual Sense Technology every Mighty Mule gate controller ha...

Page 6: ...ate Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Operators A minimum of two WARNING SIGNS must be installed in the area of the gate Each sign is to be visible by persons located on the side of the gate on which the placard is installed The operator is intended for install...

Page 7: ...one 3 12 v single gate 10 watts solar charger 8 16 26 12 v single gate 20 watts solar charger 14 28 38 12 v single gate 30 watts solar charger 20 44 54 Power increments are for reference only Low friction screw drive linear actuator rated for 5 ºF to 160 ºF 20 ºC to 71 ºC Opener length with push pull tube fully retracted is 40 25 mounting point to mounting point Maximum stroke is 20 Maximum openin...

Page 8: ...to avoid back splash from rain Copper clad ground rod not included Ground Ground 2 Inches or Less above ground Copper ground rod clamp Copper Single Conductor Lug 3 16 Drilled Pilot Hole 6 ft deep or more Metal gate post Metal Gate Post 12awg or Larger Gate Opener Control Box 2 ft or Less from post IMPORTANT CHECK FOR PROPER GATE INSTALLATION CHECK EXISTING GATE SIZE AND MATERIAL Gate size Up to 1...

Page 9: ...den post Weatherproof cover for outdoor outlet and transformer If the post is larger than 6 bolts longer than 8 are needed ITEMS NOT INCLUDED TOOLS NEEDED Mechanical Installation ASSESSING THE GATE FOR INSTALLATION Your gate operator can be mounted to a variety of gate types This section shows some of the most common along with the reinforcement methods recommended prior to or while mounting your ...

Page 10: ...ts to the mounting brackets to achieve the recommended clearances TIP Turning the pivot bracket over gives more hole alignment options for the gate post pivot bracket assembly With the gate in the OPEN position use clamps to secure the operator to the gate post and center cross member of the gate Ensure that the operator is level With the operator arm temporarily secured to the gate check to ensur...

Page 11: ...are securely clamped Secure the post pivot bracket in place by installing the hardware shown Tighten both bolts O and Q Remove the gate post and gate brackets Use a hammer and center punch to mark the center of the mounting locations M L T V Step 6 Step 5 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 PULL TO OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING PULL TO OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Using a drill and 7 16 drill bit drill the necessary holes to...

Page 12: ...Fence Post Remove the operator from the gate post and gate brackets With the gate fully open install the closed position stop plate hardware not included Do not fully tighten hardware until after the next step Swing the gate to the closed position and adjust the closed position stop plate against the fence post Tighten the mounting hardware Return the gate to the open position and reinstall the op...

Page 13: ...ator to the gate post and center cross member of the gate Ensure that the operator is level With the operator arm temporarily secured to the gate check to ensure there is at least 2 inches of clearance between the operator arm and gate See illustration in Step 4 below 20 MAX CLEARANCE DIAGRAM Disconnect the operator arm from the gate bracket While supporting the operator swing the gate and operato...

Page 14: ...PEN OPERATOR MOUNTING PUSH TO OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Step 6 Step 5 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Secure the gate post bracket subassembly with the supplied hardware as shown Using a drill and 7 16 drill bit drill the necessary holes to mount the gate post and gate brackets Note Some installations may require additional reinforcement be installed on the gate M L T Q K U Close the gate and reattach the opera...

Page 15: ...P N N S S Secure the gate bracket with the supplied hardware as shown Once the gate post and gate brackets are installed reattached the operator arm Ensure the operator arm is level adjusting the post bracket location if necessary Once level ensure all hardware is tight Remove excess bolt length with a hacksaw H 1 1 2 PUSH TO OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Step 10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 11 Swing the gate to t...

Page 16: ... securely tighten R OR R 3 Min 3 Min 4 Max Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Note If you intend to install and use the MMS100 Wireless Connectivity System sold separately with your gate operator consider mounting your control box as high as possible to improve radio performance CONNECTING THE OPERATOR AND BATTERY BAT RESET BAT GRN WHT RED BLU COM COM AUX V AUX V LOCK V LOCK V PRIMARY SECONDARY LOCK AUX SW1 SW2...

Page 17: ...ERM6 Battery Power Access Connect the battery power wires Red to Red BAT and Black to Black BAT CONNECTING THE OPERATOR AND BATTERY TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR PANEL WIRING INSTALLATION WARNING Before digging contact local authorities to locate underground utilities such as electric and gas service Step 1 Step 2 Locate power outlet and identify wire path to control box If installing a solar panel FM123 s...

Page 18: ...OCK AUX SW1 SW2 PUSH 1 2 3 4 5 TERM6 GRN WHT BAT BAT GRN WHT BRN ORG BRN ORG RED BLK RED BLK AUX V AUX V PRIMARY SECONDARY SW1 SW2 TERM6 Battery Power Access From the other end of the low voltage wire strip 1 2 from both the RED and BLACK wire On the transformer connect RED wire to the screw terminal marked and BLACK wire to the screw terminal marked Plug the transformer into the selected electric...

Page 19: ... is preset from the factory to Low If your operator stops and reverses during a normal cycle follow the instructions below to change the Stall Force setting Adjusting the Stall Force 1 Press and hold the UP Arrow and DOWN arrow buttons until the buzzer sounds approximately 2 seconds Release 2 Use the UP arrow or DOWN arrow to adjust the Stall Force setting LED1 2 3 are used to indicate the setting...

Page 20: ...Wiring Accessories through Control Board Wiring Knockout Carefully remove wiring knockout plugs to insert accessory wires Open the control box cover Close the control box cover Insert accessory wires through the knockout and route to the accessory input terminals on the control board See pg 12 ON OFF Switch Accessory Wires Photo beams keypad etc Mighty Mule strongly recommends the use of additiona...

Page 21: ...t gate from running NOTES All ACCESSORY INPUTS ITEMS 2 6 are dry contact normally open inputs DO NOT apply external voltage inputs to these terminals All ACCESSORY INPUTS ITEMS 2 6 are connected with respect to the COMMON terminals ITEM 1 LOCK OUTPUTS ACCESSORY INPUTS CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS Photo Beams Mighty Mule Push Button Control Mighty Mule Vehicle Sensor Refer to Vehicle Sensor manual for...

Page 22: ...bstruction detection devices if the unit works troubleshoot these devices h h Arm rev counter h h Arm power cable connections 1 beep every 10 seconds Low battery condition h h Check Fuses h h Battery Harness connections h h Battery Underload h h Inadequate charge h h Transformer h h Solar panel s h h Charge source wiring 2 beeps every 10 seconds Motor Fault h h Operator arm s connections h h Low B...

Page 23: ...nected Connect battery batteries Visual Feedback Possible Diagnosis Check Solution The unit will not run 1 Unit arm travel limit not set 2 Transmitter not programmed 3 Power source issues 4 Arm problem h h Set travel limit h h Program transmitter h h Bad or low battery h h No transformer output proper output should be 19 Vdc h h Poor or night solar conditions h h Check circuit breaker or GFI h h P...

Page 24: ...If repair or replacement of your gate operator is necessary the Service Department will assign a Return Authorization RA number 5 Include a copy of your receipt and securely pack the component s authorized for return to the factory Write the RA number issued to you on the outside of the package in LARGE BOLD PRINT Ship the package s freight prepaid to the address provided during the RA process If ...

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Page 26: ...Enter your MASTER CODE on the MM136 keypad 1 2 3 4 is the default unless changed Once learned LED2 will flash and the buzzer will sound on the gate operator control board Proceed with installation of the MM136 per the accessory instructions Notes 1 If you need to erase this device repeat steps 2 3 above 2 Erasing all transmitters on the gate operator control board will erase this device FM130 FM13...

Page 27: ...stallation Instructions Telephone Mighty Mule Sales 1 800 543 4283 Fax 850 575 8912 or Mighty Mule Technical Service 1 800 543 1236 Fax 850 575 8950 www mightymule com Copyright 2019 Nortek Security and Control LLC ...

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