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Installation Manual for the
350
®
UL325 SERIES
E-Z GATE OPENER
WARNING!
This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds
Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has
hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer
and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and
safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result
in hazards de
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The Mighty Mule® Gate Opener is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The opener can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications. VEHICULAR GATE OPENER CLASS CATEGORIES Residential Vehicular Gate Opener-Class I: A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Opener-Class II: A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Table of Contents Gate Opener Class Categories -------------------------------------------------------------inside cover Units and Standards Conversion Chart ---------------------------------------------------inside cover PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! --------------------------------------------------page iii Important Safety Instructions --------------------------------------------------page 1 Disconnecting the Opener ---------------------------------
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® E-Z GATE OPENERS PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! Thank you for purchasing a Mighty Mule® 350 E-Z Gate Opener—GTO's "do-it-yourself" automatic gate opener! When correctly installed and properly used, your Mighty Mule® E-Z Gate Opener will give you many years of reliable service. 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of force, consumers need to know the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained automated gate opener systems. Keep in mind that the gate opener is just one component of the total gate operating system. Each component must work in unison to provide the consumer with convenience, security, and safety. This manual contains various safety precautions and warnings for the cons
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For The Consumer WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to meet the requirements set forth in the instruction manual could cause severe injury and/or death, for which the manufacturer cannot be held responsible. 2. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion. 3. The gate must be inst
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 – the space between the gate in the open position and any object such as a wall, fence, tree, etc. Zone 5 – pinch points between the opener and gate or post. II. During Installation 1. Install the gate opener on the inside of the property and fence line. DO NOT install
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS III. After Installation 1. Attach the warning signs (included) to each side of the gate to alert the public of automatic g ate operation. It is your responsibility to post warning signs on both sides of your gate. If any of these signs or warning decals become damaged, illegible or missing, replace them immediately. Contact GTO for free replacements. 2. The gate is automatic and could move at any time, posing a serious risk of entrapment. No one should be in
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Secondary Means of Protection Against Entrapment As specified by Gate Opener Safety Standard, UL 325 (30A.1.1), automatic gate openers shall have an inherent entrapment sensing system, and shall have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least one independent secondary means to protect against entrapment. The Mighty Mule® utilizes Type A, an inherent (i.e., built-in) entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection. Also, the Mighty Mule
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Required Safety Precautions for Gates Install Warning Signs Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the Mighty Mule® E-Z Gate Opener. 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 (Call the GTO Sales Department) for controlled access. Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (recommended, not included) Con
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warning labels should be found at the locations specified below. If any of them are missing, immediately contact GTO for replacements. ! GTO DC SW350 Series Conforms to UL325 5th Edition Standards 12/31/04 Serial No. MM350-0000000 GTO, Inc. - Tallahassee, Florida USA Product identification label (1) installed under rear mount on arm. Warning signs (2 enclosed) to be installed on each side of the gate (3–5 feet above the bottom of the gate) TO MANUALLY
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Parts List - Opener and Mounting Hardware ! WARNING Installation Video (1) Moving Gate Can Cause Injury Or Death 1. KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time. 2. Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area. Customer Support Card (1) 3. This gate is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use a separate entrance. Receiver (1) Warning Signs (2) GTO Transmitter(1) Gate Bracket (1) Gate Opener (1) 10’ Battery Wire Harness (1) Transformer (1) Closed Position Stop P
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Tools Needed • Power Drill 3 7 1 9 • Open End Wrenches — /8", /16", /2", and /16" 3 • /8" Drill Bit • Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters • Small (Flat Bladed) Screwdriver • Phillips Screwdriver/ Large • Tape Measure • Level • Wire Strippers • C-Clamps — small, medium, and large • Center Punch • Extra person will be helpful YOU MAY ALSO NEED THESE ITEMS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION (Some of these items can be found in the Accessory Catalog page 37): • Low voltage wire (RB509) will be nee
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Technical Specifications MIGHTY MULE® 350 E-Z GATE OPENER DRIVE • Low friction screw drive (linear actuator) rated for -5 ºF to +160 ºF (-28 ºC to +71 ºC). • Powered by a 12 V motor with integral case hardened steel gear reducer. Motor speed reduced to 260 rpm. Generates 520 inch lb. of torque at 12 V. • Maximum opening arc of 110º. Approximate opening time (90º): 18 seconds, depending on weight of gate. POWER • The system is powered by a 12 Vdc automotive or marine battery. • Battery c
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Installation Overview Pull-to-Open Gates (Gate Opens into the Property) The diagram shown below is an example of a pull-to-open installation on a chain link fence and single gate. Mounting the opener on a masonry column requires special procedures; see Column Installation Information on page 39 if you intend to mount the opener on a column. Furthermore, if you have a push-to-open gate, you will need to purchase a push-to-open bracket (FM148) (see Accessory Catalog) to properly configure y
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Installation of Mounting Hardware The position of the post bracket determines the leverage and efficiency of the opener. The post bracket position also sets the clearance between the opener and gate in the open and closed positions (minimum 2 inches for safety reasons). The curved design of the post bracket works well for installations on round and square fence posts. Because the post bracket carries the entire thrust of the active opener, bolts that completely penetrate the fence post must
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LEVEL horizontal cross member Determining the Mounting Position of the Post Bracket Assembly and the Gate Bracket Step 3 3/8" x 2" Bolt 3 Insert the /8" x 2" bolt through NOTE: The following steps are the center hole of the post intended for pull-to-open gate brackets and post pivot bracket installations. If you are mounting 3 Post Bracket your opener on a push-to-open gate as shown. Fasten a /8" lock (e.g., a gate on a sloped driveway) 3 3 Post Pivot Bracket washer, /8" washer and /
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IMPORTANT: While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly, be sure that the position allows for minimum 2 inches of clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed positions, as shown in the diagrams below. This clearance will give the opener the most efficient leverage point for opening and closing the gate and more importantly provides the least possible pinch area. Step 6 When you feel that you have the best position for the post pivot brack
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LEVEL horizontal cross member Installing the Post Bracket Assembly and Gate Bracket Mark fence post through middle of bracket slots Step 7 and drill 3/8" holes Mark reference points for bolt holes on the fence post through middle of bracket slots. Marking reference points in this manner allows room for adjustment when mounting the post bracket assembly and gate bracket. After marking your reference points, remove the opener and brackets from the fence and gate. EXAMPLES TOP VIEW Step 8
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LEVEL horizontal cross member Mounting the Opener Step 11 Attach the opener to the securely bolted post bracket assembly and gate bracket using clevis pins, bushings, and hairpin clips, or optional Pin Locks (see Accessory Catalog). Verify that the opener is level and adjust the post bracket assembly if necessary. Post Bracket Assembly bolted to fence post Level Opener Gate Bracket bolted to gate cross member Clevis Pin, Bushing, and Hairpin Clip Clevis Pin, Bushing, and Hairpin Clip Gate In
