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FM502
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 Access Systems, 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 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 Access Systems, LLC, 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 operator safety, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
For more information on Mighty Mule's full line of Automatic Gate Openers and Access Controls visit our website at www.mightymule.com
GTO Sales: 800-543-4283 • Fax 850-575-8912
GTO Technical Service 800-453-1236
For 24 hour/day, 7 day/week Technical Service visit http://support.gtoinc.com
For more information on Mighty Mule's full line of Automatic Gate Openers and Access Controls visit www.mightymule.com
Printed in China for GTO Access Systems, LLC.
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- Page 1 This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate operator safety, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. For more information on Mighty Mule’s full line of Automatic Gate Openers and Access Controls visit our website at www.mightymule.com GTO Sales: 800-543-4283 • Fax 850-575-8912 GTO Technical Service 800-453-1236 For 24 hour/day, 7 day/week Technical Service visit http://support.gtoinc.com...
- Page 2 U.L. Gate Operator Classifications Residential Vehicular Gate Operator—Class I: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator—Class II: A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multifamily housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other building servicing the general public.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Gate Opener Class Categories -------------------------------------------------------------inside cover Units and Standards Conversion Chart ---------------------------------------------------inside cover PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! -------------------------------------------------- page iii Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------- page 1 Disconnecting the Opener -------------------------------------------------------------page 1 Important Safety Instructions for the Consumer ------------------------------------page 2 Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment ------------------------------page 5 Required Safety Precautions for Gates -----------------------------------------------page 6 Warning Signs and Labels -------------------------------------------------------------page 7... -
Page 4: Please Read This First
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! Thank you for purchasing a GTO ACCESS SYSTEMS gate opener. When correctly installed and properly used, your gate operator will give you many years of reliable service. Please read the following information to ensure you have the correct system for your particular needs. This manual will enable you to properly install your Automatic Gate Operator. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate opener systems. Keep in mind that the gate opener is just one component of the total gate operating system. Each component must work in unison to provide the consumer with convenience, security, and safety. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions For The Consumer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For The Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion. - Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Entrapment Zones for a proper Pull-To-Open installation: Zone 1 – leading edge of the gate and the fence post. Zone 2 – between the gate and the gate post. Zone 3 – the path of the gate. Zone 4 –...
- Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS III. After Installation Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert the public of auto matic gate operation. It is your responsibility to post warning signs on both sides of your gate. If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately.
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Page 9: Secondary Means Of Protection Against Entrapment
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have an inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. GTO gate openers utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection. -
Page 10: Required Safety Precautions For Gates
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the GTO® 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 at 1-800-543-4283) for controlled access. Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (recommended, not included... -
Page 11: Warning Signs And Labels
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact GTO for replacements. DC SWING SERIES / 500 Conforms to UL 325 STANDARDS Maximum Gate: 500 lb. (226.7 kg); 16 ft. (4.8 m) Voltage: 12 Vdc; Frequency: 0 Hz; Power: 25 W Class I, II, III and IV Vehicular Swing Gate Operator. -
Page 12: Installation
Dual Gate Opener Parts List Opener and Mounting Hardware Installation Video (1) Customer Support Card (1) Gate Opener (1) w/ 32' Power Cable Gate Opener (1) w/ 6' Power Cable Closed Position Gate Bracket (2) Post Pivot Bracket (2) Post Bracket (4) Stop Plate (2) Hardware 3/8"... - Page 13 Dual Gate Opener Parts List (continued) Control Box and Electrical Components Battery (1) WARNING Receiver (1) GTO Transmitter(1) Moving Gate Can Cause Injury Or Death KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time. Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area.
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Page 14: Technical Specifications
Actual cycles may vary slightly depending upon the type and condition of gate and installation. Mighty Mule 502 Gate Capacity /Cycle Chart Estimated number of daily cycles, based on use with a transformer and one(1) 12 Volt battery. -
Page 15: Installation Overview
Installation Overview Pull-to-Open Gates (Gate Opens into the Property) The diagram shown below is an example of a pull-to-open installation on a chain link fence and dual gates. Mounting the openers on a masonry column requires special procedures; see Column Installation Information on page 38 if you intend to mount the openers on columns. -
Page 16: Installation Of The Mounting Hardware
Installation of Mounting Hardware The position of the post bracket determines the leverage and efficiency of the opener. The post bracket position also sets the clearance between the opener and gate in the open and closed positions (minimum 2 inches). The curved design of the post bracket works well for installations on round and square fence posts. Because the post bracket carries the entire thrust of the active opener, bolts that completely penetrate the fence post must be used. -
Page 17: Determining The Mounting Position
Determining the Mounting Position of the Post Bracket Assembly and the Gate Bracket Step 3 NOTE: The following steps are Insert the " x 2" bolt through intended for pull-to-open gate " x 1 " Bolt the center hole of the post installations. - Page 18 IMPORTANT: While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly, be sure that the position allows for minimum 2 inches of clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed positions, as shown in the diagrams below. This clearance will give the opener the most efficient leverage point for opening and closing the gate and more importantly provides the least possible pinch area.
- Page 19 Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Bracket Step 7 Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots. Mark reference points for bolt holes on the gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots. After marking your reference points, remove the opener and brackets from the fence and gate.
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Page 20: Mounting The First Opener
Mounting the Master Opener Step 11 Attach the opener to the securely bolted post bracket assembly and gate bracket using clevis pins, bushings, and hairpin clips, or the Pin Locks (included). Verify that the opener is level and adjust the post bracket assembly if necessary. Post Bracket Assembly bolted to fence post Level Opener... -
Page 21: Installation Of The Closed Position Stops
Installation of the Closed Position Stops The GTO® Gate Openers firmly hold the gates in the closed position using positive stops. The positive stops help stabilize the gate leaves in the closed position. To further enhance stability and security, we strongly recommended using an optional GTO® Automatic Gate Lock (see Accessory Catalog) with your dual gate. Optional Ground Stop Gate Hinge Gate Hinge... - Page 22 Step 2 Install a low profile ground stop (not provided) beneath the Closed Position Stop Plate mounted on the gate leaf that CLOSES FIRST SECOND gate stop plate. The ground stop needs to be positioned near the end of the gate as shown in Illustration A and may be made of metal SIDE VIEW or concrete and should be firmly secured in the ground (we Closed Position Stop Plate...
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Page 23: Mounting The Control Box
Mounting the Control Box Step 1 Mount the control box using the screws (provided) or another secure mounting method. The control box must be mounted at least 3 feet above the ground to protect it from rain splash, snow, etc., and at least 3 feet from an AC power source to prevent electrical interference. -
Page 24: Connecting The Opener Power Cables
Connecting Opener Power Cables MASTER Operator Step 4 Insert the stripped power cable wires into the appropriate terminals on the MASTER CABLE terminal block. The green wire should be inserted into the GRN terminal, the white wire into WHT, the blue wire into BLU, brown wire into BRN, the orange wire into the ORG, the red wire into the RED, and the black wire into the BLK terminal. -
Page 25: Powering The System
Powering the System Installation of the Transformer IMPORTANT: • The transformer is designed and intended for indoor use. If the transformer can be plugged only into an outside electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing (available at local electrical supply stores) must be used. - Page 26 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE The only wire acceptable for use with GTO products is 16 gauge stranded, low voltage, PVC sheathed wire. This particular gauge enables the transformer to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at distances up to 1000 ft. DO NOT use telephone wire or solid core wire.
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Page 27: Connecting The Transformer
Step 6 Strip " of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire. Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals. A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion. Make sure the exposed wires do not touch each other! Transformer Step 7 Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. -
Page 28: Control Board Settings
CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS DIP Switches DIP Switch Settings (MODES) DIP Switch #1 - Soft Start/Stop ON - Soft start enabled (factory preset). OFF - Soft start disabled. The Soft Start/Stop feature slowly starts the gate as it begins to open and slows the gate as it comes to the closed position. -
Page 29: Setting Closed Position Limits
Setting the Closed Position Limits for Pull to Open Applications TURN CONTROL BOX ON NOTE: The OPEN limit is when the opener is fully retracted and the gate is in the full open position. The open limit setting can only be adjusted by moving the gate bracket. To achieve the optimum closed position, you must adjust the CLOSED limit setting: Step 1 Confirm that the power switch is in the ON position, and the gates are in the OPEN POSITIONS. -
Page 30: Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code
TESTING YOUR CLOSED LIMIT SETTING: Press your entry transmitter and allow your gates to close. If CLOSED positions are not correct or need to be changed, you will need to CLEAR your CLOSED LIMIT settings and follow Steps 1-7 again. CLEARING PROGRAMMED CLOSED LIMIT SETTING: If you make a mistake and set the limit at the wrong position –... -
Page 31: Obstruction Sensitivity
Obstruction Sensitivity Potentiometer IMPORTANT: For safety reasons the obstruction setting or Stall Force on the GTO® gate opener control board comes from AUTO CLOSE TIME O CLOSE TIME STALL FO STALL FO STALL FORCE STALL FORCE the factory set at MIN (minimum). In many gate installations this setting will need to be adjusted to overcome the weight and size of the gates. -
Page 32: Connecting Accessories
Connnecting Accessories Input Connections • All control inputs are dry-contact, normally open, inputs. DO NOT apply external voltage sources to these inputs. • All inputs are connected with respect to COMMON terminal. • The status LED will blink once when any input is activated. COM: Circuit common (reference for all logic input) •... -
Page 33: Wiring Accessories
Wiring Accessories CONTROL OUTPUTS POWER LOCK CONTROL INPUTS CONTROL INPUTS 2ND OPERATOR INPUT MASTER OPERATOR 2ND OPERATOR MASTER OPERATOR RECEIVER GTO 18 VOLT TRANSF. OR GTO RCVR. SOLAR PANEL According to Application Automatic Gate Lock (FM144 & FM142) Edge Sensor Push Button Control (RB101) Photo Beams (R4222) Vehicle Sensor (FM139) -
Page 34: Push To Open Installation
Push to Open Installation Determining The Mounting Position of The Post Bracket Assembly Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas! 3/8" x 2" Bolt A "Push-to-Open" gate opens out from the property. A Push-to-Open Bracket is required for this type of installation (see Accessory Catalog). -
Page 35: Setting Open Position Limits
Step 3 With the gate in the fully closed position and the opener retracted, swing the opener to the gate. Mark reference points for bolt holes on gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots. The opener must be level. (Some vertical adjustment is possible by sliding the post bracket assembly up and down.) Drill "... - Page 36 Step 3 Note which gate has reached the desired closed position (typically it's the SECOND gate), program the closed limit setting by pressing and holding the corresponding 'LEARN MAST LIMIT' or 'LEARN 2ND LIMIT' button for 5 seconds. Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gates to return to the closed position.
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Page 37: Voltage Readings
Troubleshooting Guide If your gate opener does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the GTO Service Department. VOLTAGE READINGS 18 Vac Transformer ..................18.0 to 22.0 Vac, 2200 mA 5 W Solar panel (single) ................18.0 to 22.0 Vdc, 300 mA * measure voltage at panel and control box. - Page 38 Visual Feedback Indication Possible Diagnosis Check Status (clear) 1 blink Cycle Terminal Disconnect the push button, keypad, intercom keypad, or any other accessory Shorted wired to this terminal. Try the remote. If the remote works, then the problem is the accessory. Status (clear) 2 blinks Safety Terminal Disconnect the loop detector, photo beam, or any other accessory wired to this Shorted...
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Page 39: Repair Service
Battery/Power Troubleshooting RED LED AUTO CLOSE TIME STALL FORCE FUSE STATUS BATT+ CHARGING LEARN RMT BATT- SOFT START OFF WARNING LEARN OPEN PULL PUSH POWER IN MAST LIMIT 2ND OPEN DLY. SIMULT. MODE1 MODE2 CHARGING LEARN 2ND LIMIT POWER IN DIAG PORT GREEN LED... -
Page 40: Column Installation Information
Column Installation Information F THIS OPENER WILL BE USED WITH GATES THAT ARE MOUNTED ON MASONRY, BRICK, OR ROCK (etc.) COLUMNS: READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING A. The simplest solution is to install the opener in a push-to-open configuration (requires Push-To-Open Bracket, see Accessory Catalog). The minimum clearance 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. -
Page 41: Accessory Catalog
Accessories Please visit www.gtoaccess.com for photos and detailed descriptions of GTO Accessories. Or call 1-800-543-GATE (4283). POWERING ACCESSORIES Low Voltage Wire [RB509] The 16 gauge, stranded, dual conductor low voltage Wire is for connecting the AC powered transformer, solar panel or wired accessories to the system’s control board. This specially designed wire is UV treated, PVC coated, and ready for direct burial. - Page 42 Residential Wireless Entry Intercom [FM136] Designed for added security to your automated gate with the ability to “speak to” and “screen” visitors safely from inside your home. Ideal for securing gate entrances while providing controlled access. Gooseneck Pedestal [F100/F110] Designed to mount digital keypads, wireless intercom systems, and other access control devices for your gate automation system.
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I have M Mule a red panel 502 gate opener. I need to reset the gate limits. Instructions please?
To reset the gate limits on a Mighty Mule FM502 gate opener:
1. Press your transmitter to return the gates to their closed positions.
2. Press and hold the "LEARN MAST LIMIT" or "LEARN 2ND LIMIT" button for 5 seconds to clear the memory for the open limit positions.
3. Follow steps one (1) to seven (7) again to reprogram the limits.
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