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MM272 Installation Instructions
Tools and Materials
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
• Large Phillips Screwdriver
• Tape Measure
• Level
• Wire Strippers
• C-Clamps — small, medium, and large
• Center Punch
• Hammer (for center punch)
• Extra person will be helpful
Materials You May Need for the Installation:
These items are
NOT included
with the gate opener kit. Some of these items can be purchased or special ordered through
participating retailers. Please see
• 12 VDC automotive/lawn tractor or deep cycle marine battery
is required
to power the opener. (
• 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 control box. (
)
• If your gate is more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one 10 watt Solar Panel [FM123]
to charge the 12 Volt battery. (
• PVC conduit for protecting in ground wiring. (
)
• Push-To-Open Brackets [FM148] are required if gates open out from property. (
)
• Materials to reinforce thin walled tube or panel gates. (
)
• 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. (
)
)
• (2)16 AWG crimp on fork lugs. (
• Surge protection for transformer. (
• Weather proof outlet and cover is required if transformer is plugged into outside outlet. (
• Some types of installations require U-Bolts for closed position stop plate. (
• A low profile ground stop is required for dual gates when using the Mighty Mule gate lock. (
)
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