Product Manual

xiv MM260 Installation Instructions
3/8” Bit
5/16” Bit
Drill
Pliers
Level
Clamps
Adjustable
Wrench
Pen
Center
Punch
Hammer
Tape
Measure
Small
Flat Head
Philips Head
Screwdriver
Flat Head
Screwdriver
Wire
Stripper
Hack Saw
1/2”
wrench
9/16”
wrench
• 12 Volt automotive or marine battery and a weather
proof case.
• Low voltage wire will be needed to run from the
transformer to the control box; length depends
upon the distance between the transformer power
supply and the control box. See Transformer Wiring
Installation on page 5, and the accessory catalog.
• PVC conduit.
• If your gate is more than 1000' away from an ac
power source you will need to use at least one
Mighty Mule 5 watt solar panel to trickle charge the
battery. See the accessory catalog (Do not use both
transformer and solar).
• If you have thin walled tube or panel gates, see
Recommended Reinforcement Examples after Step
3 of “Mounting Operator to Gate”.
• Depending on the type of gate, a horizontal cross
member or mounting plate may be needed to
mount the front of the opener and gate bracket to
the gate. See Gate Bracket Mounting Examples
after Step 3 of “Gate Operator Installation.”
• Surge protection for transformer.
• Some types of installations require u-bolts.
• Additional washers or a metal plate may be
needed for wooden post.
• Weatherproof cover for outdoor outlet and
transformer.
• Strain relief bushings for wiring accessory devices
to control box.
• If post is more than 6”, bolts longer than 8”
are needed.
Items Not Included
Before You Begin
Tools Needed