Powering Options; Solar Panel And Gate Activity Chart; Before You Begin - Mighty Mule MM571W Installation Manual

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Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar

NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT

THE SAME TIME. It will damage the control board.

IMPORTANT:

● The transformer is designed for indoor use. If the transformer can be plugged only into an outside electrical outlet, a

weatherproof cover/housing (available at local electrical supply stores) must be used.

● If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an AC power source, you will need to use at least 10 watt solar charging power

to charge the battery [FM123]. Refer to the Solar Panel and Gate Activity chart below.

● All low voltage wire used with the Mighty Mule gate operator must be 16 gauge dual conductor, stranded, direct burial

wire [RB509]. Do not run more than 1000 ft. of wire.

* If the gate operator controller is OFF, the system will NOT charge the battery.

The table and map illustrate

the maximum number

of gate cycles to expect

per day in a particular

area when using from

10 to 30 watts of solar

charging power prior to the

battery depleting to a state where the unit will

not function. The figures shown are for winter

(minimum sunlight). Accessories connected to

your system will draw additional power from the

battery.

Deep cycle marine battery is recommended for

solar and/or high traffic applications.

Before You Begin