MM560 Installation Instructions
12
x2
3/8” Bit
5/16” Bit
Drill
Pliers
Level
Clamp
Adjustable
Wrench
Pen
Center
Punch
Hammer
Tape
Measure
Small
Flat Head
Philips Head
Screwdriver
Flat Head
Screwdriver
Wire
Stripper
Hack Saw
1/2”
wrench
9/16”
wrench
• Low voltage wire will be needed to run from the
transformer to the control box; length depends
upon the distance between the transformer power
supply and the control box. See Transformer Wiring
Installation on page 20, and the accessory catalog.
• PVC conduit.
• If your gate is more than 1000' away from an ac
power source you will need to use at least one
Mighty Mule® 5 watt solar panel to trickle charge
the battery. See the accessory catalog (Do not use
both transformer and solar).
• If you have thin walled tube or panel gates, see
Recommended Reinforcement Examples after Step 3
of “Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate” section
(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 Gate Bracket Mounting Examples after Step 3 of
“Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate” section.
• Surge protection for transformer.
• Some types of installations require u-bolts.
• If the gate is a push-to-open you will need to
purchase a PUSH-TO-OPEN bracket, refer to page
16
in Installation Manual for more information.
• Additional washers or a metal plate may be needed
for wooden post.
• Weatherproof cover for outdoor outlet and
transformer.
• Strain relief bushing for wiring accessory devices to
control box.
• If post the gate is hinged on is more than 6”, bolts
longer than 8” are needed.
Items Not Included
Before You Begin
Tools Needed
