User's Manual

Mighty Mule 202 13
Installation of the FIRST Gate Opener
IMPORTANT: The gate on the side where the control box is to be mounted will be the FIRST gate
opener to install.
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.
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 be used.
On wooden posts, place a metal plate or
washer (not supplied) between the nuts and
the fence post to prevent the thrust of the
opener from pulling the bolts and washers
out of the wood.
NOTE: A fence post smaller than 6" in
diameter or 6" square should be made of
metal instead of wood so that it will remain
stable while the opener is moving the gate.
Post
Bracket
Post
Pivot Bracket
Metal Plate
Wooden Post
Post
Bracket
Post
Pivot Bracket
Metal Plat
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Wooden Post
Muffler Clamp for Gate Bracket
Wood or Metal Reinforcement 1" x 6" Wood Reinforcement
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wood to reinforce panel gates as shown. These reinforcement methods will prevent damage to the opener
and gate when the opener is installed. Additional hardware may be needed depending on the installation.
Gate Bracket
Wood or Metal
Reinforcement
(not supplied)
Gate
Bracket
Panel
Gate
1" x 6"
Wood
Reinforcement
NOTE: The post pivot bracket may not need to be necessary on post larger than 6" in diameter.
Thin Walled
Tube Gate
Gate Bracket
Muffler Clamp
(not supplied)