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Mighty Mule

Gate Openers

ENTRY / EXIT ACCESSORIES

POWERING ACCESSORIES

There are two ways the Mighty Mule's

battery can be charged.

SOLAR GUIDE

1. Transformer (18V included with kit)

2. Solar (5 or 10 Watt panels not in kit )

All Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Openers come with a transformer for maintaining the battery

charge. You can run up to 1000 ft of low voltage wire (not included) from the opener

control box to the AC 110 V outlet where the transformer is plugged. If your gate is more

than 1000 ft from an AC power source, or you just prefer to use solar power, you can use

the optional Mighty Mule solar panel(s) to maintain the Mighty Mule battery charge with

FM350, FM500/700 and FM502/702. Solar panels are not compatible with FM250.

NOTE: A maximum of 30 Watts of solar charging power can be connected to Mighty Mule

E-Z Gate Openers.

The solar option will have some limits. The table and map illustrate

the maximum number of gate cycles to expect per day in a particular

area when using 5 to 30 Watts of Mighty Mule solar panels. The

figures shown are for winter (minimum sunlight) and do not account

for the use of any accessory items. Accessories connected to your

system will draw additional power from the battery.

Zone 1Zone 1

Zone 2Zone 2Zone 2

Zone 3Zone 3Zone 3

CanadaCanada

Zone 1Zone 1

Canada

Zone 1

MexicoMexico

Zone 3Zone 3

Mexico

Zone 3

5 Watt Panel

Special Considerations:

• For solar applications it is recommended that you purchase an optional second battery for back up

cycles during overcast days. There is a pre-wired second battery compartment built into the

FM500 and FM502 control boxes.

• Ten (10) Watt solar panels are available by special order only.

500

SINGLE Swing

Gates

502

DUAL Swing

Gates

Solar Panel Application Charts

Mighty Mule® Automatic Gate Openers

(estimated number of cycles per day)

Dual gates require a minimum of 10 Watts solar charging power

Model # Watts Zone 1 Zone 2

Zone 3

FM350/500

FM502

Key Chain Mini Transmitter (FM134)

The Key Chain Mini Transmitter is a

miniature version of the Mighty Mule Entry

Transmitter and has the same adjustable code

settings. 12 Volt battery included.

Dual Button Transmitter (RB742)

Triple Button Transmitter (RB743)

These transmitters are for remote control of

multiple gate openers, and/or garage door

openers. (see Garage Door Receiver). 9 Volt

battery included.

Digital Keypad (FM137) Wireless or Wired

The Digital Keypad can be easily installed

as a wireless or wired keypad. It can be

programmed to use up to fifteen different

personal identification number (PIN) codes.

Wireless Intercom/Keypad (FM136)

This versatile Digital Intercom with Keypad

system is ideal for any residential application,

alerting you of visitors and allowing gate

operator activation from the safety of inside

your home. The intercom provides superior

range with crystal clear two-way communica-

tion up to 500 ft. wireless or 1,000 ft. wired.

Low Voltage Light Kit (FM124)

This solar compatible Light Kit is perfect for

solar applications requiring gate illumination.

The digital controller allows adjustment from

0-120 seconds when gate operator is activated.

Hardware is included for either a post or

column mount installation.

Gate Opening Vehicle Sensor (FM138)

(Not Compatible with Mighty Mule 250)

The Gate Opening Sensor is an electromagnetic

sensor, which offers 'hands free' operation of

the Mighty Mule Gate Opener with a 12 ft.

radius of detection of vehicles in motion.

Includes 50 ft. direct burial cable. Also

available in 100 ft. (FM140) and 150 ft.

(FM141) lengths.

Garage Door Receiver (RB709)

The Garage Door Receiver allows you to use

the same Mighty Mule Entry Transmitter (see

Dual and Triple Transmitters) to operate your

gate opener and your garage door opener.

Compatible with most garage door openers.

Push Button Control (FM132)

Unlit Push Button for remote entry or exit

control. Wires directly to the control board

and uses 16 gauge multi-stranded, dual

conductor Low Voltage Wire (RB509).

Entry Transmitter (FM135)

The Mighty Mule Entry Transmitter, has

adjustable code settings. 9 Volt battery

included.

(Not Compatible with Mighty Mule 250)

Replacement Battery (FM150), (FM152)

For models: FM500/FM502, FM700/FM702, use (FM150) which is a standard

12 Volt, 7.0 amp-hour, maintenance-free battery for the Mighty Mule gate

opener systems. For model FM250 use (FM152) which is a standard 12 Volt,

1.2 amp-hour, for the Mighty Mule 250 gate opener system and the Bulldog

Pedestrian Gate Lock (FM145). For model FM350 please us a 12 Volt marine

or automotive battery that is not provided in kit.

Solar Panel 5 Watt (FM121) Or 10 Watt (FM123)

The Solar Panel is for use for up to 15 Watts of solar charging power for

Mighty Mule models FM350, FM700 and FM702 and up to 30 Watts of solar

charging power for Mighty Mule models FM350, FM500 and FM502. Each

Solar Panel comes with tubular steel support, mounting clips, wire connectors,

and 8 ft. of Low Voltage Wire. NOTE: Dual gates require a minimum of 10

Watts.

Low Voltage Wire (RB509)

The 16 gauge, multi-stranded, dual conductor Low Voltage Wire is for

connecting the AC powered transformer, or the Solar Panel to the control

board. Also used for the connection of accessories, such as Automatic Gate

locks (FM143), keypads (FM137/FM136), Push Button ((FM132) and other

wired control devices. This specially designed wire is UV treated, PVC

coated and ready for direct burial. Available in 1000 ft. rolls or special lengths.

(Not Compatible with Mighty Mule 250)

Replacement Transformer

(RB570) for model #'s: FM500/FM502/FM350

(RB566) for model #'s: FM250/FM700/FM702

Standard 18 Volt AC transformer for maintaining the battery included

with the Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Opener.

(Not Compatible with Mighty Mule 250, MM-SL1000B/MMSL2000B)

LOCKING ACCESSORIES

Automatic Gate Lock Pull-to-Open (FM143)

A MUST for added security. Unlocks and locks automatically as gates

open and close. Used with Mighty Mule systems for maximum

stability and security. Comes with a keyed manual release. Re-

commended for gates over 8 ft. long. Ideal for animal enclosures

or high wind areas.

Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock (FM145)

Designed for horizontal use on “walk-thru” gates. The Bulldog is an

affordable solution for protecting swimming pool areas, playgrounds,

tennis courts, boat docks, etc., from unwanted access. Can be used

with Digital Keypad (FM137 or FM136) and is solar compatible.

Pin Lock (FM133)

The Pin Lock is a substitute for the clevis pin at the front mounting

point of all models of SWING Mighty Mule Gate Openers and the

chains of the Mighty Mule SLIDE Gate Openers to deter theft of the

opener.

HARDWARE ACCESSORIES

Column Mount Lock Receiver (433IH)

For mounting the Automatic Gate Lock (FM143) or Bulldog Pedestrian

Gate Lock (FM145) on brick columns, walls, or for other applications

with limited space between gate and post.

Push to Open Bracket

(FM148) for models: FM500/FM502/FM350

(FM149) for models: FM700/FM702 Required when a Mighty Mule

Gate Opener(s) must push a gate open, such as on a sloping driveway

or where space prevents gate(s) from opening inward (pulled open).

Order two brackets for conversion of a dual swing gate installation.

Mighty Mule

Control Box