Please Read This First - Mighty Mule Installation Manual

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!

Thank you for purchasing a Mighty Mule Gate Opener
correctly installed and properly used, your Mighty Mule Gate Opener
Please read the following information and watch the enclosed videotape to ensure you have the correct system for your
particular needs. Furthermore, this manual and the videotape will enable you to properly install your Mighty Mule
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Gate Opener .
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the property). Using an accessory kit, the Mighty Mule Gate Opener
gate (a gate that opens out from the property). The gate must not exceed 16 feet in length nor weigh more than 350
pounds (please see Technical Specifications on page 9). The Mighty Mule Gate Opener
aluminum, chain link, farm tube, and wrought iron gates. Use on solid surface gates is not recommended. Solid
surface gates have a high resistance to the wind; if the wind is strong enough, the opener will obstruct and stop.
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automatic gate locks, and other access control products. These optional accessories (see the enclosed Mighty Mule
Accessory Catalog) are available at most stores. Your store should be able to special order any accessory not in stock.
If your store cannot special order accessories, please call the GTO Sales Department.
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and reverse direction when it comes in contact with an obstruction. MIN is the factory setting; meaning the gate will
exert the minimum force on an obstruction before it stops and reverses direction.
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position, it can be set to remain open for 1 to 120 seconds before automatically closing. Pressing the transmitter
button at any time after the gate opens fully will cause it to close immediately. OFF is the factory setting; meaning the
gate will stay open until you press the transmitter (or keypad, etc.) again.
PLEASE NOTE—If your application requires any of the following:
Swing gates longer than 16 feet or weighing more than 350 pounds;
Slide gates;
Heavy duty or commercial uses;
Professional installation;
please call GTO at (800) 543-GATE [4283] or (850) 575-0176 for information about our GTO/PRO professional line
of gate openers and accessories. Our Sales Department will be glad to give you the name and phone number of a
GTO/PRO dealer near you.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL YOUR AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER:
watch the enclosed videotape and read these instructions carefully and completely
to become familiar with all parts and installation steps.
AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER
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is designed for installation on a pull-to-open single leaf gate (a gate that opens into
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accommodates extra transmitters, digital keypads, solar panels, push buttons,
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features adjustable obstruction sensing. This safety feature makes the gate stop
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also has an adjustable auto-close feature. After the gate reaches the fully open
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—GTO's "do-it-yourself" automatic gate opener! When
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will give you many years of reliable service.
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can accommodate a push-to-open single leaf
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can be used on vinyl,