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Nortek Security & Control Mighty Mule TS571W Installation Manual

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TS571W
Installation Manual
Leading Edge
of the gate
Gate Warning Sign
Control Box
Vehicular Gate
Photo Beam
Sensing Edges
Photo Beam
(recommended, not included)
(recommended, not included)
(recommended, not included)
This product meets the requirements of UL325, the standard for gate operator safety.
Mighty Mule
is the retail brand of Nortek Security and Control, LLC.
®
Copyright
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2019 Nortek Security and Control, LLC.
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  • Page 1 TS571W Installation Manual Leading Edge of the gate Gate Warning Sign Control Box Vehicular Gate Photo Beam Sensing Edges Photo Beam (recommended, not included) (recommended, not included) (recommended, not included) This product meets the requirements of UL325, the standard for gate operator safety. Mighty Mule is the retail brand of Nortek Security and Control, LLC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Technical Specifications ........................x Mighty Mule TS571W Gate Opener ..............................x other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree Powering Options ....................................

  • Page 3: Please Read This First

    Please Read This First! Important Safety Information Thank you for purchasing a Mighty Mule Gate Operator— The Mighty Mule Gate Operator also has an adjustable Because automatic gate operators produce high levels be completely exhaustive in nature. It does, however, Nortek Security and Control's "do-it-yourself"...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER WARNING Typical Entrapment Zones are shown in the diagrams on page Zone 1 – leading edge of the gate and the fence post. To reduce the risk of injury or death: Zone 2 –...
  • Page 5 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER III. After Installation 11. IMPORTANT: Save these safety instructions. Make sure Mighty Mule gate operators utilize Dual Sense Technology One or more edge sensors may be located at the leading ™...

  • Page 6: Installing Warning Signs And Pedestrian Gates

    Important Safety Information Important Safety Information INSTALLING WARNING SIGNS AND PEDESTRIAN GATES REQUIRED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GATES Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Operators. A These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact minimum of two WARNING SIGNS must be installed in the area of the gate.

  • Page 7: Powering Options

    Before You Begin Technical Specifications POWERING OPTIONS MIGHTY MULE TS571W GATE OPENER Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar • Low friction screw drive (linear actuator) rated for -5 ºF to +160 ºF (-20 ºC to +71 ºC). •...

  • Page 8: Check Existing Gate Size And Material

    CHECK EXISTING GATE SIZE AND MATERIAL ITEMS INCLUDED FOR GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION (TS571W) • Gate size: Up to 18 feet and up to 850 lbs. — See • Type of gate material: Vinyl, aluminum, chain link, Operational Capacity chart on page farm tube, wrought iron, wood.

  • Page 9: Tools Needed

    Mechanical Installation TOOLS NEEDED ASSESSING THE GATE FOR INSTALLATION 7/16” Bit Center Drill 1/2” Bit Punch 7/32” Bit Your gate operator can be mounted to a variety of gate types. This section shows some of the most common, along with the reinforcement methods recommended prior to or while mounting your gate operator.

  • Page 10: Pull-To-Open Operator Mounting ( Most Common )

    PULL-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING ( MOST COMMON ) PULL-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Your Property Your Property Step 1 Step 3 ● Assemble the gate post bracket sub ● With the gate in the OPEN assembly as displayed. position, use clamps to secure the operator to the gate post and center cross member of the gate.
  • Page 11 PULL-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING PULL-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Your Property Your Property Step 5 Step 8 ● Open the gate and reattach the operator to the gate ● Using a drill and 7/16” drill bit, bracket. drill the necessary holes to mount the gate post and gate ●...

  • Page 12: Installing The Closed Position Stop Plate / Pull-To-Open

    PULL-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING INSTALLING THE CLOSED POSITION STOP PLATE / PULL-TO-OPEN Your Property Your Property Step 1 Step 10 ● Remove the operator from the ● Secure the gate bracket with the gate post and gate brackets. supplied hardware as shown. ●...

  • Page 13: Push-To-Open Operator Mounting

    PUSH-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING PUSH-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Your Property Your Property Post Bracket Assembly Step 1 Step 3 ● With the gate in the CLOSED ● Assemble the gate post bracket subassembly position, use clamps to secure the as shown with the Push-to-Open pivot bracket operator to the gate post and center (FM148).
  • Page 14 PUSH-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING PUSH-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Your Property Your Property Step 5 Step 8 ● Close the gate and reattach the operator to the ● Using a drill and 7/16” drill bit, drill the gate bracket. necessary holes to mount the gate post and gate brackets.

  • Page 15: Installing The Closed Position Stop Plate / Push-To-Open

    PUSH-TO-OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING INSTALLING THE CLOSED POSITION STOP PLATE / PUSH-TO-OPEN Your Property Your Property Step 10 Step 1 ● Secure the gate bracket with the ● Remove the operator from the gate post supplied hardware as shown. and gate brackets. ●...

  • Page 16: Control Box Installation

    CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE OPERATOR AND BATTERY Step 1 4 ’ Step 1 ● Remove the sealing nut from each of ● Identify a suitable mounting location for your control the cable glands on the bottom of the box at least 3 ft. from the ground and no more than 4 ft. control box.
  • Page 17 TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR PANEL WIRING INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE OPERATOR AND BATTERY WARNING Before digging contact local authorities to locate underground utilities such as electric and gas service. Step 3 Step 1 ● Locate the PRIMARY operator wiring terminals, and insert the wires into ●...

  • Page 18: Electrical Installation And Setup

    Electrical Installation and Setup TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR PANEL WIRING INSTALLATION DIP SWITCHES SETTINGS Step 3 Push/Pull-to-Open ● On � = Push 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ● Off ❚ = Pull RESET RESET AUTO AUTO CLOSE CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5...

  • Page 19: Transmitter Programming

    TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING OPERATOR LIMIT SETTING Setting the Operator's Extended Limit: 1. Press and hold the (UP Arrow) and ( ) buttons until LED1 turns on and the buzzer sounds. Release. 2. Use the (UP Arrow) and (DOWN arrow) buttons to jog the gate operator to the EXTENDED position. 3.

  • Page 20: Auto Close Setting

    Connecting Additional Devices AUTO CLOSE SETTING Mighty Mule strongly recommends the use of additional obstruction detection devices however we do not endorse any specific brand Step 1 names. Only use products that are listed to be in compliance with any applicable UL safety standards and national and regional codes.

  • Page 21: Control Board Connections

    CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS CONNECTING ACCESSORIES NOTES: ● All ACCESSORY INPUTS (ITEMS 2-6) are dry contact,normally open inputs. DO NOT apply external voltage inputs to these terminals. ● All ACCESSORY INPUTS (ITEMS 2-6) are connected with respect to the COMMON terminals (ITEM 1). ...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide - Audible Feedback ● Monthly, test the obstruction and entrapment protection systems. If your gate operator does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the Nortek Security and Control Service Department. ● Monthly, service the gate operator (make sure the power switch is OFF). Clean extended operator arm with a soft, dry clean cloth.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Guide - Visual Feedback Visual Feedback Possible Diagnosis Check/Solution If your gate operator does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the Nortek Security and Control The unit will not run Unit arm travel (limit) not set. h Set travel limit Service Department.

  • Page 24: For Your Records

    For Your Records Repair Service Please record the product serial number (located on the right hand side of the control box), and the date and place of purchase in the If your Mighty Mule Gate Opener is not operating properly, please follow the steps below: spaces provided below.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    MMT103 The MMT103 Code Safe digital transmitter is a wireless radio control designed for use with Mighty Mule garage door openers and can also be programmed to your Mighty Mule gate openers. One remote for two or three devices. Wireless Entry Intercom / Keypad (MM136) Accessories Allows owner to screen guest at the gate before allowing access to the property.

  • Page 26: Accessory Installation Instructions

    Appendix A Gate Operator Installation Checklist ACCESSORY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions. ❑ FM130 / FM130-SW Installation Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible OR have sensing edges and/or photo ❑...
  • Page 27 Telephone Mighty Mule Sales: 1-800-543-4283 • Fax (850) 575-8912 or Mighty Mule Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 • Fax (850)575-8950 www.mightymule.com Copyright © 2019 Nortek Security and Control, LLC. TS571W Installation Instructions...

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