Mighty Mule MM600 ET-PRO Installation Manual

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AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER

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Page 1 Installation Manual MM600 ET-PRO by... AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER ® SINGLE GATE OPENER SYSTEM v i n a t e I n j u r y a t h p la y in ll o h il d r e o v e is g a r e n to...
Page 2 Warning! This equipment is similar to other gate or door and/or user agree to assume responsibility for all equipment and meets or exceeds Underwriters liability and use of this product releasing Gates Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate That Open, LLC from any and all liability. If you equipment has hazards associated with its use and are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not therefore by installing this product the installer...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting Your Personal Code _______________________________________________________ 28 CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES __________________________________________ 30 Input Connections _______________________________________________________________31 Connecting Accessories _________________________________________________________ 32 Connecting GTO Automatic Lock _________________________________________________ 32 Connecting Other Auxilary Devices _________________________________________________32 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING ________________________________________ 32 Maintenance Tips _______________________________________________________________32 Troubleshooting Guide ___________________________________________________________33...
Page 4: Please Read This First
Go to www.gtoinc.com for a dealer or retailer near products. These optional accessories (see the enclosed you or call GTO at (800) 543-GATE [4283] or (850) Mighty Mule® Accessory Catalog) are available 575-0176 for information about our GTO Access at most stores.
Page 5: Important Safety Information
Because GTO automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system, it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.
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 or death, for which the...
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 It is your responsibility to post warning disconnect the operator, contact the GTO Service signs on both sides of your gate. If any of these Department.
Page 9 Important Safety Information Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Gate Operator Safety Standard, UL A. One or more contact sensors shall be located at 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate operators shall have an the leading edge, bottom edge, and post edge, inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have both inside and outside of a vehicular swing gate provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one...
Page 10 Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the Mighty Mule 600 Automatic Gate Operator. Furthermore, a walk-through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate. We recommend using the GTO Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (FM143). Call the GTO Sales Department at 800-543-4283 for controlled access.
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. 9901178 MM600-XXXXXXX XXXXXX Gates That Open, LLC • Tallahassee, Florida USA Product identification label (1) installed on side of control box.
Page 12: Technical Specifications
• Battery charge is maintained by a 120 Vac, 18 Vac output panels. NOTE: Do not use solar panel and transformer transformer rectified to 14.5 Vdc (40 VA) through the GTO at the same time. control board. Blade-style control board fuse is rated for •...
Page 13: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Check Direction of Gate Swing (Requires Push-To-Open Bracket #FM148—NOT INCLUDED) Your Property Your Property Pull-to-Open Option Push-to-Open Option Instructions begin on Instructions begin on page 13 page 16 Check Existing Gate Size and Material • Gate size: Up to 18 feet or up to 850 lbs—See chart •...
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
Before You Begin Tools Needed 3/8” Bit Center Drill Punch 5/16” Bit Pliers Hack Saw Hammer 1/2” wrench Flat Head Screwdriver 9/16” Philips Head wrench Screwdriver Level Wire Small Tape Adjustable Clamp Stripper Flat Head Measure Wrench Items Not Included •...
Page 16: Gate Opener Installation
Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property If you are installing a push-to-open gate opener - skip to page 16. Assemble post bracket parts. Attach opener to gate bracket and secure with required hardware. Reinforcement and Gate Bracket Mounting Steel Pipe Cut in Half (not supplied) Gate...
Page 17 Gate Opener Installation Mounting Pull-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property OPEN gate and reattach 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. Check for level. Adjust post bracket if necessary. Tighten all bolts and remove excess length on post and gate bracket bolts with hacksaw.
Page 19: Mounting Push-To-Open Opener To Gate
Gate Opener Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property If you are installed a pull-to-open gate opener - skip to page 19. 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).
Page 20 Push-to-Open Installation Mounting Push-to-Open Opener to Gate Your Property CLOSE gate and re-attach opener with clevis pin. Check Secure post pivot bracket to post bracket when clearance is OK (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
PWR IN MASTER OPERATOR CONTROL INPUTS CONTROL OUTPUTS POWER LOCK INPUT 2ND OPERATOR MASTER OPERATOR CONTROL INPUTS GTO 18VOLT TRANSF. OR LOCK SOLAR PANEL MASTER OPERATOR Correct Wrong Wrong Insert 7 wires into corresponding color terminals. Secure wires in terminals.
Page 23: Receiver Installation
• Standard receiver cable length is 10 feet (receivers with a longer cable are available as special order items; call the GTO Sales Department). NEVER splice receiver cable! • Run the cable through PVC conduit to protect it from damage.
Page 24: Connecting The Battery
Important: d o not connect both solar panel and transformer Top View Min 3 Ft Max 1,000 Ft GTO Transformer Mounts Here CAUTION: Please call your power company before you dig. Failure to do so could cause injury or even death.
Page 25 FUSE BATT+ BATT- CHARGING PWR IN CONTROL OUTPUTS POWER LOCK INPUTS 2ND CABLE MASTER CABLE GTO 18VOLT 4” TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR CONTROL OUTPUTS POWER LOCK INPUTS GTO 18VOLT TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR Feed 4” of low voltage wire through strain relief into box with Insert one wire into each 18VAC terminal.
Page 26: Solar Panel Installation
Solar Panel Installation (Optional) Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 The table and map illustrate the maximum number of gate cycles to 12 v single gate ( 5 watts) solar charger expect per day in a particular area 12 v single gate (10 watts) solar charger when using from 5 to 30 watts of 12 v single gate (15 watts) solar charger...
Page 27 BLACK BLACK attach wires to POWER INPUT terminals marked “GTO 18VOLT TRANSF. OR SOLAR PANEL ” on the control board. (wire color does not matter on this terminal connection)
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 Not applicable for single gate operator.
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. 27) Press button on transmitter; gate should start closing. Press button With gate in OPEN position, turn control box power ON. on transmitter again when gate is in desired CLOSED position. NOTE: If your gate stops and reverses before it fully closes, you may need to increase the stall force.
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) With gate in CLOSED position, turn control box power switch Press button on transmitter; gate should start opening. Press button to ON. on transmitter again when gate is in desired OPEN position. NOTE: If your gate stops and reverses before it fully openss, you may need to increase the stall force.
Page 31: Setting Obstruction Stall Force And Auto Close Time
Setting Personal Transmitter Code All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your gate opener. For your safety and security, however, we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal code.
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
Connecting Additional Devices Before You Begin Although GTO strongly recommends the use of additional safety devices, we do not endorse any specific brand names. Only use products that are certified and listed to be in compliance with any applicable UL safety standards (Underwriters Laboratories) and national and regional safety codes.
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
GTO Lock GTO Lock Connection: GTO Automatic Gate Lock: Connect the red and black leads from the lock to the GTO LOCK LOCK PWR terminals are use exclusively with the GTO terminal on the control board. Automatic Gate Lock (FM143). Connecting other devices to these terminals may cause incorrect operation and void your warranty.
Page 36: 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. Additional information can be found online 24 hours 7 days a week at the (support.gtoinc.com/Support/TroubleShooter.aspx) GTO Tech Wizard...
Page 37 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 38 NOTE: Products returned to GTO without a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number in LARGE BOLD PRINT on the outside of the package WILL NOT be accepted. Items returned to GTO freight collect WILL NOT be accepted. Items returned without proof of purchase will not be repaired under warranty.
Page 39 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 spaces provided below. Refer to this information when calling GTO for service or assistance with your automatic gate opener.
Page 40 ® E-Z GATE OPENERS ACCESSORIES 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 Mighty Mule 600 gate operator systems. Particularly suited for remote installations, each Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors, and 8 ft.
Page 41 GTO publications is by permission only. Copyright infringement is a violation of federal law. Mighty Mule¨, E-Z Gate¨, GTO¨, are registered trademarks of Gates That Open, LLC, America’s DIY Automatic Gate Openers is a trademark of Gates That Open, LLC and are the exclusive property of Gates That Open, LLC (“GTO”).
Page 42 ® E-Z GATE OPENERS 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303 Telephone GTO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912 or GTO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950 www.mightymule.com...

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