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©2000 GTO, Inc.

RB928

     

rev - 10/03/02

Installation Manual

for the

Automatic Gate Opener System

FOR DUAL SWING GATES

WARNING!

This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds
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 GTO, Inc. 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 GTO, Inc.
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 opener.  This gate opener
produces a high level of force.  Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and
exercise caution at all times.

All automatic gate openers are intended for use on vehicular gates only.

This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate opener safety,

as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

®

E-Z GATE OPENER

3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303

Telephone GTO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912

or GTO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950

www.mightymule.com

Содержание Automatic Gate Opener System

Страница 1: ...hereafter The installer and or user agree to assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO Inc 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 at...

Страница 2: ...ted access locations not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel The Mighty Mule Gate Opener is intended for use with vehicular swing gates The opener can be used in Class I Class II and Class III applications FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record the product serial number located on the control box cover and the date and place of purch...

Страница 3: ...st Bracket Assembly page 15 Mounting the Opener page 16 Installation of the Positive Stops page 17 Mounting the Control Box page 19 Connecting the Opener Power Cables to the Control Board page 20 Mounting the Receiver page 21 DIP Switch Settings page 22 DIP Switches for Gate Sequencing page 23 Potentiometer Settings page 24 Setting Closed Positions page 25 Powering the System page 26 Setting Your ...

Страница 4: ...es extra transmitters digital keypads solar panels push buttons automatic gate locks and other access control products These optional accessories see the enclosed Mighty Mule Accessory Catalog are available at most stores Your store should be able to special order any accessory not in stock If your store cannot special order accessories please call the GTO Sales Department The Mighty Mule Gate Ope...

Страница 5: ...IGN INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT Precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with this warning symbol The symbol identifies conditions that can result in damage to the opener or its components serious injury or death Because GTO automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe...

Страница 6: ... is proper for the type and size of gate its frequency of use and the proper class rating 2 Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both directions Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation A freely moving gate will require less force to operate and will enhance the performance of the opener and safety devices used with the system 3 Revie...

Страница 7: ... pinched 3 Devices such as safety edges and photo beams provide additional protection against entrapment see page 5 4 If push buttons or key switches are installed they should be within sight of the gate yet 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 opener ...

Страница 8: ...pray to it at least once per month 7 Service the gate and gate opener regularly Grease hinges spray push pull tube with high quality silicon spray and replace the battery every two 2 years 8 To operate this equipment safely YOU must know how to disconnect the opener for manual gate operation see page 1 If you have read the instructions and still do not understand how to disconnect the opener conta...

Страница 9: ...s not subjected to mechanical damage C A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency RF signals to the gate opener for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures natural landscaping or similar obstruction A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end use conditi...

Страница 10: ...tomatic gate operation and are recommended when installing the Mighty Mule Gate Opener Furthermore a walk through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate We recommend using the GTO Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock Call the GTO Sales Department for controlled access 1 KEEP CLEAR Gate may move at any time 2 Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate ar...

Страница 11: ... allow children to operate gate or play in gate area 3 This gate is for vehicles only Pedestrians must use separate entrance warning labels 4 installed on both sides of each operator housing RB2000 Maximum Gate 500 lb 226 7 kg 16 ft 4 8 m Voltage 12 Vdc Frequency 0 Hz Power 41 4 W Class I II and III Vehicular Swing Gate Operator Serial Number 1000 xxxxxxx 9901178 Conforms to UL 325 STANDARDS TO MA...

Страница 12: ...lt 2 3 8 x 3 Bolt 4 3 8 x 8 Bolt 8 8 Nylon Cable Tie 20 3 8 Washer 18 3 8 Lock Washer 14 5 16 Washer 2 3 8 Nut 14 5 16 Nut 2 Hardware Gate Opener 2 Installation Video 1 Gate Bracket 2 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 Setback Template 1 Post Pivot Bracket 2 Customer Support Card 1 Post Bracket 4 Closed Position Stop Plate 2 4 1 2 Power Cable 1 2 Receiver Mounting Screw 4 E Z GATE OPENER 40 Power Cable 1 E Z GATE OPEN...

Страница 13: ...atalog If your dual gate is more than 1000 away from an ac power source you will need to use at least two Mighty Mule Solar Panels to trickle charge the battery See the Accessory Catalog 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 step 2 page 15 step 10 If your fence posts are made...

Страница 14: ...ube is 71 2 to 111 2 Opener length with push pull tube fully retracted is 333 4 mounting point to mounting point Adjustable auto close timer OFF to 120 s inertia and obstruction sensitivity using three 3 potentiometers Power terminal block accommodates a transformer and solar panels DIP switches simplify setup of gate opener Accessory terminal block fully compatible with push button controls digit...

Страница 15: ...n below is an example of a pull to open installation on a chain link fence and dual gate Mounting the openers on masonry columns requires special procedures see Column Installation Information on page 37 if you intend to mount the openers on columns Furthermore if you have a push to open dual gate you will need to purchase two 2 push to open brackets see Accessory Catalog to properly configure you...

Страница 16: ...sts of 6 diameter or larger the post pivot bracket may not be necessary for the installation In this instance the two post brackets are mounted by themselves Recommended Reinforcement Examples Post Bracket Post Pivot Bracket Metal Plate Wooden Post Post Bracket Post Pivot Bracket Metal Plate Wooden Post 4 1 2 4 1 2 Center of Gate Hinge Pull to Open Installation Larger than 6 diameter post Thin Wal...

Страница 17: ... as shown Fasten a 3 8 washer lock washer and nut on the end of the bolt DO NOT overtighten the nut because the post pivot bracket will have to be adjusted later Step 4 Attach post bracket assembly and gate bracket to the opener with the clevis pins and washers Secure the clevis pins with hairpin clips 3 8 x 2 Bolt 3 8 Nut Post Pivot Bracket Post Bracket Post Bracket 3 8 Washer 3 8 Lock Washer Pos...

Страница 18: ...d with the rest of the assembly the center hole should already have a bolt through it The post pivot bracket can be flipped over to give more position options After verifying that you have complied with the 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 setback insert the 5 16 x 1 3 4 bolt through the aligned holes of the post bracket and post pivot bracket illustrated below and fasten it with the 5 16 washer and nut IMPORTANT If...

Страница 19: ...ot supplied must be used Step 10 Mark reference points for bolt holes on the gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots Drill 3 8 holes into the gate cross member as marked Mount gate bracket using 2 3 8 x 3 bolts washers lock washers and nuts provided Cut off excess bolt length extending beyond the tightened nuts Gate Bracket Mounting Examples Gate In Open Position LEVEL horizontal cr...

Страница 20: ...ecessary Mounting the Second Opener Step 12 Mount the second opener on the remaining gate leaf by repeating Step 3 through Step 11 starting on page 13 After you have mounted the second opener proceed to Step 13 on the next page Level Opener Fence Post Gate In Open Position LEVEL horizontal cross member Post Bracket Assembly bolted to fence post Clevis Pin Washer and Hairpin Clip Clevis Pin Washer ...

Страница 21: ...ured in the ground we recommend setting it in concrete You must slide the closed position stop plate toward the ground stop until they touch see Illustration B at right and the overview illustration on page 18 Once you have moved the stop plate to the correct position tighten its hardware completely Closed Position Stop Plates Open Position Stop Wood metal or concrete post set in concrete Gate Hin...

Страница 22: ...tach the remaining closed position stop plate to the FIRST gate leaf Remove hairpin clevis pin and washer from front mount and close the gate leaf Fasten this closed position stop plate horizontally to the end of the gate frame on the gate centerline but do not tighten it completely Slide the stop plate toward the frame of the SECOND gate leaf until they touch see illustration at right Once you ha...

Страница 23: ...urring tool to clean the rough edges from the hole AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER Step 18 The strain relief for the first opener power cable comes from the factory installed The second power cable strain relief will be installed the same way Unscrew and remove the lock nut from the strain relief included with hardware From the outside of the control box insert the strain relief hub an...

Страница 24: ... BLU GRN CLS EDG OPN EDG Power Cable from First Opener RED ORANGE BLACK BLUE GREEN Step 21 Strip approximately 3 16 of insulation from each wire of the 4 1 2 foot power cable Twist each exposed wire tightly there are five 5 wires inside the power cable sheath Loosen the sealing nut on the left strain relief and insert the power cable into control box through this strain relief Thread approximately...

Страница 25: ...nterference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Step 25 DO NOT connect the power cables during this step Before you connect the power cables to the openers the control board must be set to accommodate your dual gate application Read the DIP Switch Settings section on page 22 SECOND OPERATOR FIRST OPERATO...

Страница 26: ...MIN MAX NOTE To change the DIP switch settings you must turn the control box power switch OFF move the switch then turn the power back ON Use a small screwdriver to move the switches PULL PUSH Set to PULL for swing gates that pull to open factory setting PUSH for swing gates that push to open see Push to Open Installation on page 32 NOTE The direction a gate opens is determined by standing inside ...

Страница 27: ...OCK FIRST OPERATOR OPENS FIRST FIRST OPERATOR CLOSES FIRST SEQ1 ON SEQ2 ON If SEQ1 is set to ON and SEQ2 is set to ON The FIRST OPERATOR opens and closes first NOTE This setting can not be used if you are using CLOSED POSITION STOP PLATES or a LOCK BOTH OPERATORS OPEN SIMULTANEOUSLY BOTH OPERATORS CLOSES SIMULTANEOUSLY SEQ1 ON SEQ2 OFF If SEQ1 is set to ON and SEQ2 is set to OFF the FIRST OPERATOR...

Страница 28: ...mum force before obstructing when set to MIN When set to MAX the opener will exert maximum force before obstructing i e the opener will require greater resistance before stopping and reversing The factory setting is MIN READ WARNING BELOW NOTE Heavy gates and gates with high wind resistance may require the OBSTRUCT SENS and INERTIA potentiometer to be set closer to MAX to prevent the opener from o...

Страница 29: ...wn This blade style 15 ampere fuse sold by most automotive supply stores can be easily replaced NEVER use a fuse rated higher than 15 amperes Step 31 Turn the control box power switch OFF Disconnect the power cable plug from the coupling of the SLAVE operator with the gate in the fully closed position do not disconnect the stripped ends on the power cable from the SECOND OPERATOR terminal block St...

Страница 30: ...proceeding to the next step Step 35 Select the electrical outlet into which you will plug the transformer Measure the distance from this outlet to the control box following the path where the wire will be laid The table and map at right illustrate the maximum number of gate cycles to expect per day in a particular area when using two to three GTO 5 watt solar panels see Accessory Catalog The figur...

Страница 31: ... system to go into a condition known as low voltage lockout Never splice wires together Splicing permits corrosion and seriously degrades the wire s ability to carry an adequate current Step 38 Strip 3 16 of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire and twist tightly Attach these ends to the 18VAC terminals located on the POWER IN terminal block see illustration at right Be certain not to l...

Страница 32: ...39 Strip 1 2 of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals red wire to RED black wire to BLK A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion We suggest crimping a spade tongue terminal not provided to the end of each wire before attaching it to the transformer Make sure the exposed wires do not touch each...

Страница 33: ...transmitter button until the red STATUS LED comes ON E Release transmitter button The new code is stored in control board memory 1 2 3 4 ON RCVR SEQ1 SEQ2 LEARN STATUS R B G AUTOCLOSE INERTIA OBSTRUCT SENS PULL PUSH SNGL DUAL MIN MAX MIN OFF 120 60 MAX STATUS LED Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code 1 Remove the Transmitter Cover Grasp the sides of the access cover and slide it away from the tra...

Страница 34: ...he terminal blocks Insert the safety device wires into the CLS EDG terminal on the FIRST OPERATOR terminal block for the gate closing mode Connect the safety device ground wire to the GRN terminal Connect the safety device wires for the gate opening mode to the OPN EDG terminal in the same manner Repeat the above procedure for the SECOND OPERATOR terminal block PLEASE NOTE Safety edge sensors and ...

Страница 35: ...e used with GRN green Functions with a normally open contact This pairing is typically used for free entry and free exit devices First contact will open the gate NOTE If the gate is in the open position and begins to close the activation of the accessory device will reopen the gate In communities where the use of a emergency entry device is mandatory it should be connected to these terminals ORG o...

Страница 36: ...are angle of the template NOTE If you move the post pivot bracket be sure one of the post bracket holes is aligned with the rest of the assembly the center hole should already have a bolt through it The post pivot bracket can be flipped over to give more position options After verifying that you have complied with the 41 2 x 4 1 2 setback insert the 5 16 x 1 3 4 bolt through the aligned holes of t...

Страница 37: ...replaced NEVER use a fuse rated higher than 15 amperes NOTE Each time you adjust the knob finger tighten it before pressing the transmitter button to check your adjustment Step PTO 6 To increase the degree of gate leaf opening loosen the stroke adjustment knob on the bottom of the opener housing and move it about 1 8 toward the gate bracket see Fig A Finger tighten the knob DO NOT USE PLIERS OR OT...

Страница 38: ...FUSES IF THE LED IS OFF 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch at the bottom of the control box is set to ON 2 Check all connections for looseness and corrosion 3 Make sure the battery cables are connected IF THE LED IS FLASHING The system may be in a condition known as low voltage lockout i e inadequate voltage supplied for the gate opener to function 1 Test using a voltmeter the voltage output of the tra...

Страница 39: ...oard and be sure the SNGL DUAL is set to DUAL 2 Check the Opener Power Cable for proper connection 3 Check the fuse The GTO Inc Technical Service Department is open Monday Thursday 7 30 A M 5 30 P M and Friday 8 00 A M 12 00 P M Eastern Time Fax 850 575 8950 Web site www gtoinc com E Mail techsupport gtoinc com Telephone 800 543 1236 Telephone 850 575 4144 VOLTAGE RANGE If the Opener is Working 18...

Страница 40: ...thin the one 1 year warranty period the opener will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option at no charge to the customer if returned freight prepaid to GTO Inc 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida USA 32303 IMPORTANT Call 850 575 4144 or Fax 850 575 8950 for a Return Goods Authorization RGA number before returning item s to the factory Products shipped to the factory without an RG...

Страница 41: ...unctional To prevent this problem we suggest the following installation method A The simplest solution is to install the opener in a push to open configuration requires Push To Open Brackets see Accessory Catalog The crucial 4 1 2 setback is easier to achieve and clearance is no longer a problem since the opener will be pushing the gate away from the column instead of pulling it toward the column ...

Страница 42: ...d entry or exit Solenoid driven plated steel bolt lock with a zinc plated steel housing The horizontal electronic lock is used with the Mighty Mule system for maximum stability and security Recommended for gates over 8 feet long or where high winds are common Solar Panel FM121 has a 2 year warranty The Solar Panel is a solar powered battery charger for use with the Mighty Mule gate opener system P...

Страница 43: ...y transmitter see dual and triple transmitters to operate your gate opener and your garage door opener Compatible with most garage door openers Column Mount Lock Receiver 433IH For mounting the Automatic Gate Lock FM143 on brick columns walls or for other applications with limited space between gate and post HEDDOLF UNIVERSAL RECEIVER MODEL 294 If you have a question about any special order item j...

Страница 44: ... one 1 year warranty period the product will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option at no charge to the customer if returned freight prepaid to GTO Inc 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida USA 32303 IMPORTANT Call 850 575 4144 or Fax 850 575 8950 for a Return Goods Authorization RGA number before returning accessory to factory Products received at the factory without an RGA numbe...

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