Product Manual

MM562 Installation Instructions 9
Preparation of the Gate
Step 1
The gates must be plumb, level, and swing freely on their hinges.
Wheels must not be attached to the gates. The gates must move
throughout their arc without binding or dragging on the ground.
Note that gates over 250 lb. should have ball bearing hinges with
grease ttings.
Step 2
The fence posts must be secured in the ground with concrete so
they will minimize twist or ex when the openers are activated.
We recommend you position the openers near the centerline of the
gates to keep the gates from twisting and exing and to avoid back
splash from rainwater. The addition of horizontal or vertical cross
members (if they are not already in place) to provide a stable area for
mounting the gate brackets is also important.
Installation Overview
Pull-to-Open Gates (Gate Opens into the Property)
The diagram shown below is an example of a pull-to-open installation on a chain link fence and dual gates. Mounting the openers on
a masonry column requires special procedures; see Column Installation Information on page 36 if you intend to mount the openers
on columns. Furthermore, if you have push-to-open gates, you will need to purchase two (2) push-to-open brackets (see Accessory
Catalog) to properly congure your system. See Push to Open Installation on page 30 before proceeding.
Horizontal Cross Member
Vertical Cross Member
500
UL325 SERIES
®
E-Z GATE OPENER
1-800-543-GATE (4283)
www.mightymule.com
Gate swings evenly and freely
hung firmly and plumb
Receiver
PVC conduit (not included)
to protect second opener
power cable and low voltage wire
from lawn mowers and weed eaters.
Control box
with batteries
Concrete poured around gate post
6' Power cable
Closed position plates
120 Volt indoor
transformer
(surge protector
not supplied)
Second gate opener Master gate opener
Post bracket assembly
Gate bracket
Run 1000' (max.) of low
voltage wire to control
box from transformer
(wire not included).
Gate Grounding
• Shorter wire (6 AWG) is better, 1 to 2 feet recommended.
• Bolt ring terminal at end of cable 4 - 6 inches above ground level.
R4196 Kit Includes:
• Ground Rod Clamp
• 6 AWG Wire (3 feet)
NOTE: No grounding system absolutely protects against lightning
strikes. If installed correctly, a grounding system will help minimize
damage to your gate opener.
Metal Gate
Post
6 AWG Wire
8 Foot Ground Rod
5/8” Copper Clad Steel (not included)
- available at local homecenter and hardware stores -
Ground Rod
Clamp