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Tools and Materials
Tools Needed:
• Power Drill
• Open End Wrenches —
• Adjustable Wrench
•
3
/
" Drill Bit
8
• 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
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12 VDC automotive/lawn tractor or deep cycle marine battery is required to power the opener.
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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.
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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.
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PVC conduit for protecting in ground wiring.
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Push-To-Open Brackets [FM148] are required if gates open out from property.
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Materials to reinforce thin walled tube or panel gates.
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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.
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Some installations may require muffler clamps for the gate bracket, to prevent drilling into thin wall tube gates.
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(2)16 AWG crimp on fork lugs.
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Surge protection for transformer.
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Weather proof outlet and cover is required if transformer is plugged into outside outlet.
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Some types of installations require U-Bolts for closed position stop plate.
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A low profile ground stop is required for dual gates when using the Mighty Mule gate lock.
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MM272 Installation Instructions
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