Installation Guide

22 MM562 Installation Instructions
OPTIONAL Solar Panels and Gate Activity
Powering the System
Installation of the Transformer
IMPORTANT:
• Never connect the transformer and a solar panel to the opener control board at the same
time. It will damage the control board.
• The transformer is designed and intended for indoor use. If the transformer can be plugged only
into an outside electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover or housing (available at local electrical
supply stores) must be used.
• All low voltage wire used with the Mighty Mule Gate Opener must be 16 gauge dual conductor,
stranded, direct burial wire (see page 22 and the accessory pages). Do not run more than 1000
feet of wire.
• If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an ac power source, you will need to use at least one 10
watt Solar Panel to charge the battery (see the accessory pages). Refer to the Solar Panels and
Gate Activity chart below.
Step 1
Make sure the power switch is OFF before proceeding to the next step.
Step 2
Select the electrical outlet into which you will plug the transformer.
Measure the distance from this outlet to the control box following the
path where the wire will be laid. After you have measured how much
wire is needed, cut the wire to the appropriate length.
ON/OFF Switch
The table and map illustrate
the maximum number of
gate cycles to expect per
day in a particular area
when using from 10 to 30
watts of solar charging
power, prior to the battery
depleting to a state where
the unit will not function.. (see Accessory
Catalog). The gures 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.
NOTE: A maximum of 30 watts of solar
charging power can be connected to the
Mighty Mule Gate Opener. Consult Solar
Panel Installation Instructions for further
information.
Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
12 v dual gate (10 watts) solar charger 4 8 13
12 v dual gate (15 watts) solar charger 7 13 20
12 v dual gate (20 watts) solar charger 10 18 27
12 v dual gate (25 watts) solar charger 13 23 34
12 v dual gate (30 watts) solar charger 16 28 41