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MM271 Installation Instructions

MM271 Installation Instructions

  

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1.  First use the procedures found in the Maintenance 

& Troubleshooting Guide (see 

page 14

 and 

15

). 

2.  For 24 hour 7 days a week trouble shooting and 

support online go to our TECH WIZARD site at 

www.mightymule.com

3.   If you are unable to solve the problem, call the  

Tech Service Department at (800) 543-1236, or 

(850) 575-4144. 

4.   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:  

 

Nortek Security and Control, LLC • 3121 

Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida • USA 32303

If your Mighty Mule Gate Opener is not operating properly, please follow the steps below:

NOTE: Products returned to Nortek Security and Control without a Return Goods Authorization 
(RGA) number in LARGE BOLD PRINT on the outside of the package WILL NOT be accepted. Items 
returned to Nortek Security and Control freight collect WILL NOT be accepted. Items returned 
without proof of purchase will not be repaired under warranty.

The Mighty Mule Technical Service Department is open 

Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Eastern Time)

Fax (850) 575-8950 • Web site: 

www.mightymule.com

Telephone (800) 543-1236

For 24 hour 7 days a week trouble shooting and sup-
port online go to our TECH WIZARD site at

www.mightymule.com

Repair Service

For Your Records

Please record the product serial number (located on the right hand side of the control box), and the date and place of purchase in the 
spaces provided below. Refer to this information when calling Nortek Security and Control for service or assistance with your automatic 
gate operator. 

Serial Number ____________________________________________

Date of Purchase  _________________________________________  

Place of Purchase  ________________________________________  

Remember to keep all receipts for proof of purchase.

VOLTAGE READINGS

18 Vac Transformer _________________________ 18.0 to 22.0 Vac
5 W Solar panel (single)  _____________________ 18.0 to 22.0 Vdc
Measure voltage at panel and control box.
12 V Battery  _______________________________ 12.0 to 13.5 Vdc
Charging circuit ____________________________ 12.0 to 14.8 Vdc
Measure voltage with battery connected

CONVERSION CHART

Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents

When You Know Multiply By

To Find

Symbol

Centimeters

0.3937

Inches

in. (or “)

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

Summary of Contents for Mighty Mule MM271

Page 1: ...box from transformer wire not included Power Cable Closed Position Stop Plate PVC conduit not included to protect wire from lawn mowers and weed eaters Gate Bracket Warning Sign Single Gate Operator 1...

Page 2: ...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 a...

Page 3: ...lad to give you the name and phone number of a Linear dealer near you BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL YOUR AUTOMATIC GATE OPERATOR Read these instructions carefully to become familiar with all parts and i...

Page 4: ...t 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 Do not activate your gate o...

Page 5: ...at 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida 32303 or by calling 1 800 543 4283 and requesting a duplicate copy FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER Mighty Mule gate operators...

Page 6: ...ded not included 7 foot minimum Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing Mighty Mule Automatic...

Page 7: ...TE ACTIVITY CHART Single Gate Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 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 charg...

Page 8: ...rator near the center line of the gate to keep the gate from twisting and flexing and to avoid back splash from rain Copper clad ground rod not included Ground Ground 2 Inches or Less above ground Cop...

Page 9: ...me types of installations require u bolts Additional washers or a metal plate may be needed for wooden post Weatherproof cover for outdoor outlet and transformer If the post is larger than 6 bolts lon...

Page 10: ...post and gate cross support Attach post bracket assembly to gate post NOTE Must be through bolted GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION 1 2 3 5 6 12 T L L V P 2 1 1 13 2 14 15 4 H 1 5 1 2 2 1 Attach and secure o...

Page 11: ...CHGR OFF 120 AUTO CLOSE TIM E MIN MAX STA LL FORCE 6 Locate power outlet and identify wire path to control box NOTE If OUTLET is OUTSIDE use weatherproof cover Inspect the wire to insure the preventi...

Page 12: ...HGR terminal Solar Panels connect in PARALLEL Position solar panel facing sun and in a non shaded open area that allows 8 hours of direct sunlight for a full charge SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION For multip...

Page 13: ...an radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interferen...

Page 14: ...tructing from its own weight or the wind conditions in your area You may need to increase the stall force in cold weather due to increased resistance from gate hinges However the adjustment must remai...

Page 15: ...ntact edge sensor Activation of this input while gate is moving will cause it to reverse direction for 2 seconds Activation of this input while idle will prevent gate from running 8 COM Common Negativ...

Page 16: ...Gate h h Gate for Level and Plumb h h Stall Force Adjustment h h Disconnect Obstruction Detection Devices h h Battery connections h h Check fuse 1 beep every 20 seconds off Low Battery Condition h h T...

Page 17: ...Time Fax 850 575 8950 Web site www mightymule com Telephone 800 543 1236 For 24 hour 7 days a week trouble shooting and sup port online go to our TECH WIZARD site at www mightymule com Repair Service...

Page 18: ...s for maximum stability and security Comes with a keyed manual release Accessories Replacement Transformer RB571 Standard 18 volt 2260 mA AC transformer for maintaining the battery with the Mighty Mul...

Page 19: ...ffic must use the pedestrian gate 5 Warning signs have been installed on each side of the gate in highly visible locations These signs must remain at all times 6 There are no controls installed on the...

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