Maintenance - Mighty Mule TS571W Installation Manual

Maintenance

● Monthly, test the obstruction and entrapment protection systems.
● Monthly, service the gate operator (make sure the power switch is OFF). Clean extended operator arm with
a soft, dry clean cloth.
● On all gates weighing 250 lb. or more, routinely grease the ball bearing hinges at least 4 times a year; more
frequently if the gates are near a coastal area.
● Monthly, turn off the power switch and disconnect the Mighty Mule and move the gate to make sure the
gate is moving freely without sticking or binding. Lubricate the hinges or repair the gate as required before
reattaching the Mighty Mule.
● Monthly, check the gate system for potentially entrapments from new landscaping or construction.
Eliminate or guard as required.
● Monthly, check that the warning signs are mounted on each side of the gate and clearly visible. Replace the
signs if they are missing or damaged.
● Replace batteries every 2-3 years and properly recycle old batteries.
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Troubleshooting Guide - Audible Feedback
If your gate operator does not function properly after it is installed, use this guide before calling the Nortek Security and Control
Service Department.
Audible Feedback Possible Diagnosis
Control Board Senses an
Continuous Alarm Obstruction or lack of arm
movement
1 beep every 10 seconds Low battery condition
2 beeps every 10 seconds Motor Fault
1 beeps , pause , 1 beeps,...... Open circuit Primary arm
3 beeps , pause , 3 beeps,...... Short circuit Primary arm
Stuck limit switch primary Arm or
5 beeps, pause, 5 beeps
Reading open motor circuit
1 Beep, pause, 2 beeps when Reading primary motor short
attempting to activate the unit. condition
The unit clicks with no arm
Open motor circuit
movement
Additional information can be found by contacting Nortek Security and Control.
Check/Solution
h Path of gate
h Gate for Level and Plumb
h The gate requires maintenance, it is to difficult to move.
h Adjust Force Factor
h For diagnostic purposes disconnect the external obstruction
detection devices, if the unit works troubleshoot these devices.
h Arm rev. counter
h Arm power cable connections.
h Check Fuses
h Battery Harness connections
h Battery Underload
h Inadequate charge
h Transformer
h Solar panel(s)
h Charge source wiring
h Operator arm(s) connections
h Low Battery
h Internal motor short
h Inadequate charge
h Transformer
h Solar panel(s)
h Charge source wiring
h Primary arm connections (white and green)
h Arm power cable
h Arm rev. counter
h Primary arm connections (white and green)
h Arm power cable
h Arm rev. counter
h Arm power cable wires shorted, crossed or cut/disconnected
h Arm rev. counter stuck switch
h Turn the system off and back on.
h Motor leads shorted
h Internal arm problem/board
h Internal arm problem
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