Installation manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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E-Z GATE OPENER
250
SERIES
Can Cause Injury or Death
MOVING GATE
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OFF
ON/OFF switch is
on bottom of opener
Automatic gate openers produce high levels of force. Consumers should understand and inform all users of the potential
hazards associated with improperly designed, installed, and maintained 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 consumer. Because we cannot envision each and every
potential use or applications of the gate opener, the safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual are not
completely exhaustive in nature. They do, however, provide an overview of the safe design, installation, and use of this
product. CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND USE OF
THIS PRODUCT.
Precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with this warning symbol. The symbol identifies conditions
that can result in serious injury, or death.
Not following the instructions in this manual may also result in damage to the opener or its components.
Mighty Mule 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.
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Washer
Gate Bracket
Front Mount
Disconnecting the Opener
1. Turn gate opener power OFF.
2. Remove hairpin clip, clevis pin, and washer from
front mount.
3. Pull front mount away from gate bracket.
The gate can be opened and closed manually when the
opener is disconnected.
To Manually Open and Close the
Gate, Follow the Procedure Below:
CAUTION: Because the Mighty Mule
gate opener is battery powered, disconnect
the opener ONLY when the power switch
on the opener is turned OFF. Unplugging
the transformer does not turn power to the
opener OFF.