Installation Guide

MM462 Installation Instructions 5

Tools and Materials

Tools Needed:

• Power Drill

• Open End Wrenches —

/2" and

/16"

• Adjustable Wrench

•

/8" Drill Bit

• Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters

• Small Flat Bladed Screwdriver

• Large Phillips Screwdriver

• Tape Measure

• Level

• Wire Strippers

• C-Clamps — small, medium, and large

• Center Punch

• Hammer (for center punch)

• Extra person will be helpful

Materials You May Need for the Installation:

These items are NOT included with the gate opener kit. Some of these items can be purchased or special ordered

through your retailer. Please see page 26 or www.mightymule.com.

• Low voltage wire [RB509] will be needed to run from the transformer to the opener control board; length

depends upon the distance between the transformer power supply and the control box. (page 14 & 21)

• If your gate is more than 1000' away from an AC power source you will need to use at least one 10 Watt solar

panel [FM123] or two 5 Watt panels (FM121) to charge the 12 Volt battery. (page 2 & 27)

• PVC conduit for protecting wiring. (page 6)

• Push-To-Open Brackets [FM148] are required if gates open out from property. (page 3 & 19)

• Materials to reinforce thin walled tube or panel gates. (page 7)

• 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.(page 3 & 7)

• Some installations may require mufﬂer clamps for the gate bracket, to prevent drilling into thin wall tube gates.

(page 7)

• (2)16 AWG crimp on fork lugs. (page 13)

• Surge protection for transformer. (page 16)

• Weather proof outlet is required if transformer is plugged into outside outlet. (page 16)

• Some types of installations require U-Bolts for closed position stop plate. (page 11)

• A low proﬁle ground stop is required for dual gates when using the Mighty Mule gate lock. (page 11)