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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
• Phillips Screwdriver/ Large
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-Clamps — small, medium, and large
• Center Punch
• Extra person will be helpful
• Hammer (for center punch)
YOU MAY ALSO NEED THESE ITEMS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION
(Some of these items can be found in the
Accessory Catalog
page 34):
•
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 opener arm. See
Powering Options: Transformer or Solar
on page 19, and the Accessory Catalog.
•
If your gate is more than 1000' away from AC power source you will need to use at least one
Mighty Mule® 5 watt Solar Panel
(FM121) (not included) to charge the 12 Volt automotive or marine
type battery (not included). See the
Accessory Catalog.
•
If your fence post is made of wood and is less than 6" in diameter or 6" square, see page 13.
• PVC conduit.
•
If you have thin walled tube or panel gates, see
Recommended Reinforcement Examples
on page 13.
•
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. See page 11 and page 13.
• Surge protection for transformer.
• Some types of installations require U-Bolts for closed position bracket.
•
Some installations may require muffler clamps for the gate bracket. (See Page 13)
IMPORTANT:
A 12V AUTOMOTIVE OR DEEP CYCLE MARINE BATTERY
IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE GATE OPENER.
