Mighty Mule FM500 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual

FM500

2015 GTO Access Systems, LLC rev 12.14.15

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Page 1 Installation Manual FM500 v i n I n j a t e u r y a t h p la ll o y in h il d r e o v e is g a r e n to a te...
Page 2 Product Usage The Mighty Mule Gate Opener meets all of the safety requirements of a Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator and is intended for use solely with vehicular swing gates in single-family residential applications. The Mighty Mule Gate Opener system certified to be in compliance with the following safety standards (current edition as of publication date): Product in compliance with the latest UL-325 and UL-991 safety standards by ETL.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PLEASE READ THIS FIRST _______________________________________________________ 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ____________________________________________ 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________ 9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ___________________________________________________________ 10 Check Direction of Gate Swing ___________________________________________________ 10 Check Existing Gate Size and Material _____________________________________________ 10 Check for Proper Gate Installation _________________________________________________ 10 Column Installation Information ___________________________________________________ 11 Items Included _________________________________________________________________ 11 Tools Needed _________________________________________________________________ 12...
Page 4: Please Read This First
350 pounds or exceed 8 feet in length and weigh more the transmitter (or keypad, etc.) again. than 850 pounds (please see Technical Specifications on page 9). The Mighty Mule® E-Z Gate Opener can PLEASE NOTE—If your application requires any of be used on vinyl, aluminum, chain link, farm tube, the following: and wrought iron gates.
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information manual cannot be completely exhaustive in nature. Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of They do, however, provide an overview of the force, consumers need to know the potential hazards safe design, installation, and use of this product. associated with improperly designed, installed, and CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL maintained automated gate opener systems.
Page 6 Important Safety Information For the Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL 2. Make sure the gate has been properly installed INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the and swings freely in both directions. Repair or requirements set forth in the instruction manual replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior could cause severe injury and/or death, for which...
Page 7 Important Safety Information For the Consumer 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 Should you lose or misplace this manual, a copy can be obtained by downloading one 6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. from the Mighty Mule® web site (www. Always turn power to operator OFF before mightymule.com), by contacting GTO, at 3121 performing any maintenance.
Page 9 ENTRAPMENT ALARM (UL 325; 30A.1.1A) The Mighty Mule® 500 Automatic Gate Operator is designed to stop and reverse within 2 seconds when the gate comes in contact with an obstruction. Additionally, these operators are equipped with an audio entrapment alarm which will activate if the unit obstructs twice while opening or closing.
Page 10 Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the Mighty Mule® 500 Automatic Gate Operator. Furthermore, a walk-through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate.
Page 11 Important Safety Information Required Safety Precautions for Gates These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact GTO for replacements. GTO Access Systems, LLC • Tallahassee, FL USA Product identification and manual operation instruction label (1) installed on right hand side of control box.
Page 12: Technical Specifications
300 mA. A gated diode on the control board prevents battery discharge. • The Gate Capacity Chart shows approximate cycles, per day, you can expect from the Mighty Mule® 500 Automat- ic Gate Operator when powered with a transformer. Actual cycles may vary slightly depending upon the type and condition of gate and installation.
Page 13: Before You Begin
(not recommended for solid surface gates). IMPORTANT: Check for Proper Gate Installation For the Mighty Mule® to work properly, gate must be plumb, level, set in concrete, swing freely and not touch the ground and have good working hinges. A - Level...
Page 14: Column Installation Information
Before You Begin Column Installation Information IF 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 B.
Page 15: Tools Needed
• Some types of installations require u-bolts. Mighty Mule® 5 watt solar panel to trickle charge the battery. See the accessory catalog (Do not use • If the gate is a push-to-open refer to page 16 in both transformer and solar).
Page 16: Gate Opener Installation
Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Assemble post bracket parts. Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with required hardware. Reinforcement and Gate Bracket Mounting Muffler Clamp (not supplied) Gate Bracket Gate Bracket Thin Walled Wood or Metal Tube Gate Reinforcement (not supplied)
Page 17 Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property OPEN gate and re-attach opener with clevis pin. Check for level. Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK Clamp securely. (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. Mark middle of post bracket slots on fence post.
Page 18: Closed Position Stop Plate Installation
Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Attach gate bracket assembly to gate cross support. Attach and secure opener assembly to brackets. Remove bolt excess length on post and gate bracket with Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. hacksaw.
Page 19: Mounting Push-To-Open Opener To Gate
Gate Opener Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Bracket FM148 11” Assemble post bracket parts. NOTE: A Push-to-Open Bracket Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with hardware re- FM148 is required for this type of installation (not included). quired.
Page 20 Push-to-Open Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK CLOSE gate and re-attach opener with clevis pin. Check (Step 5) in both open and closed positions. for level. Clamp securely. Remove clamps, post, gate brackets, and opener.
Page 21: Closed Position Stop Plate Installation
Push-to-Open Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property Attach gate bracket assembly to gate cross support. Attach and secure opener assembly to brackets. Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. Remove bolt excess length on post and gate bracket with hacksaw.
Page 22: Control Box Installation
Control Box Installation Control Box Installation 4 ’ 3 ’ 3 ’ Remove control box cover. Locate control box mounting area. IMPORTANT: Be sure to mount box at least 3ft from AC power and 3ft off the ground. B l a R e d Mount control box to post or fence using screws.
Page 23: Transformer Wiring Installation
Control Box Installation Control Box Installation CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW Correct Wrong Wrong CLOSE EDGE OPEN EDGE CYCLE SAFETY Insert 7 wires into corresponding color terminals. Secure wires in terminals. f usIng optIonal solar panel charger Instead of transformer go to page Important: d o not connect both solar panel and transformer Transformer Wiring Installation...
Page 24 Control Box Installation Transformer Wiring Installation Use PVC conduit from ground up to control box. Cut excess cable/strip 1/2” off 2 wires/twist ends. Attach wires to transformer screw terminals. 10” Feed other end of low voltage wire 10” into box through Insert one wire into each 18VAC terminal.
Page 25: Receiver Installation
Control Box Installation Receiver Installation FCC Regulation This device complies with FCC rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept an interference that may cause undesired operation. ’...
Page 26: Solar Panel Installation
NOTE: A minimum of 5 watts of solar charging power is required for Mighty Mule 500 single gate systems, with a maximum of 30 watts. A second battery (7 amp tractor, auto or deep cycle marine battery) is recommended for solar and/or high traffic applications, if needed.
Page 27 Solar Panel Installation 10” Feed cable 10” into box. Insert RED wire into SOLAR (+) positive terminal and BLACK wire into SOLAR (-) negative terminal. Correct Wrong Wrong Secure with terminal screws. Multiple Panel Installations Solar Panels connect in PARALLEL NOTE: All connections should be weatherproofed using weatherproof splice kits available at hardware and...
Page 28: Control Box Settings
Control Box Settings DIP Switches IMPORTANT: Before making any changes to dip switches turn control box off! DIP#1 ON**___Soft start enabled (factory preset). __Soft start disabled. DIP#2 ON**___Buzzer warning enabled (factory preset). OFF __ Buzzer warning disabled. DIP#3 ON*___Push-to-open. OFF*__Pull-to-open (factory preset). DIP#4 ON*___Slave opens simultaneously with master.
Page 29: Setting Pull-To-Open (Closed) Gate Limit
Control Box Settings Setting Pull-to-Open (Closed) Gate Limit (for push-to-open go to pg. 16) Press button on opener remote; gate should start closing. Press button With gate in OPEN position, turn control box power ON. on opener remote again when gate is in desired CLOSED position. SOFT START OFF WARNING LEARN...
Page 30: Setting Push-To-Open (Open) Gate Limit
Control Box Settings Setting Push-to-Open (Open) Gate Limit (for pull-to-open go to pg. 26) CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW CLOSE EDGE OPEN EDGE With gate in CLOSED position, turn control box power switch Press button on opener remote; gate should start opening. Press but- to ON.
Page 31: Setting Obstruction Stall Force And Auto Close Time
3 seconds.The maximum (turn the pot all the way clockwise) auto close time is 120 seconds. IMPORTANT: For safety reasons the obstructions setting or Stall Force on the Mighty Mule® control board comes from the factory set at MIN (minimum). In many installations this setting will need to be adjusted to overcome the weight and size of the gates.
Page 32 Control Box Settings Setting Personal Transmitter Code AUTO CLOSE TIME STALL FORCE STATUS LEARN RMT SOFT START OFF WARNING LEARN OPEN PULL PUSH MAST LIMIT SLV OPEN DLY. SIMULT. MODE1 MODE2 Go to control box. Press and hold the remote and “LEARN RMT” Replace and secure back cover of the opener remote.
Page 33: Connecting Additional Devices
PLEASE NOTE: Contact Sensors, Non-Contact Sensors, and Shadow Loops are not included with the Mighty Mule® 500. NOTE: Refer to the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate. The Mighty Mule® 500 will ONLY accept accessory devices with normally open dry contact output.
Page 34: Input Connections
Connecting Additional Devices Input Connections NOTE: • 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 light will blink once when its corresponding input is activated. COM: Circuit common (reference for all logic input) •...
Page 35: Connecting Accessories
Connecting Additional Devices Connecting Accessories CONTROL INPUTS RECEIVER MASTER OPERATOR GTO RCVR. According to Application Edge Sensor GTO Photo Beams Push Button Control Vehicle Sensor Refer to Vehicle Sensor manual for additional connections. Keypad NOTE: Connections are for typical applications. There may be additional connection options for applications that are not illustrated here.
Page 36: Connecting Other Auxilary Devices
Connecting Additional Devices Connecting GTO Automatic Lock CONTROL OUTPUTS POWER LOCK INPUTS GTO 18VOLT TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR Wire from Automatic GTO Lock GTO Lock Connection: GTO Lock: Connect the red and black leads from the lock to the GTO LOCK For use exclusively with GTO Lock (FM143 or FM144).
Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide
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 Symptom Diagnosis Check: Status (clear) Cycle Terminal Disconnect the push button, keypad, intercom keypad, or any other 1 blink Shorted accessory wired to this terminal. Try the remote. If the remote works, then the problem is the accessory. Status (clear) Safety Terminal Disconnect the loop detector, photo beam, or any other accessory wired...
Page 39 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 Conversion Chart Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol centimeters 0.3937 inches in. (or ") meters 3.2808 feet ft. (or ') kilograms 2.2046 pounds lb. (or #) Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find...
Page 41 Accessories are Available From Your Retail Store Solar Panel (FM121) The Solar Panel is a 5 watt solar powered battery charger for use with the FM500 & FM502 gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft.
Page 42 GTO. Any reprinting of GTO publications is by permission only. Copyright infringement is a violation of federal law. Mighty Mule¨, E-Z Gate¨, GTO¨, are registered trademarks of GTO Access Systems, America’s DIY Automatic Gate Openers is a trademark of GTO and are the exclusive property of GTO Access Systems, LLC.
Page 44 For sales call toll free: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) The GTO Access Systems Sales Department is open Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 (Eastern Time) A.M. P.M. For technical service Call toll free: 1-800-543-1236 The GTO Access Systems Technical Service Department is open Monday –...

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