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Driveway Alarm

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Rev. 3/24/10 • Printed in China for Gates That Open, LLC

How it works:

The Transmitter - Sensor:

The operating voltage for the transmitter is 3V from two alkaline ‘AA’ batteries (not included) inside the

transmitter. In cold weather lithium-alkaline batteries will perform best. There is no power switch for this

unit. Once the batteries are installed, the unit starts to function. IMPORTANT: Batteries should be installed at

the mounting location to ensure proper calibration of the sensor. You should install the batteries at the location by removing the

transmitter cover and then replacing it.

The approximate transmitting range from the transmitter to the receiver is

400 ft. (at 433MHz). The range may vary depending on environmental conditions such as RF interference,

topography and construction of the building.

The Receiver:

The receiver is powered by an external power adaptor (AC120V 60Hz / DC 12V 150 mA). A rotary switch

controls the alert buzzer’s volume on the receiver. There are three LEDs on the front panel of the cabinet,

representing power (red), visitor alert (green) and low battery (red). A “RESET” button on the front panel is

used to clear the alert LED after it has registered passing vehicles.

Thank you for purchasing the Mighty Mule Driveway Alarm. Please read the directions carefully and

completely before installing.

For more information on Mighty Mule's full line of automatic gate openers and access controls visit our web site at www.mightymule.com

ACCESS CONTROLS

WIRELESS

Kit Includes:

• Transmitter

• Sensor

• Receiver

• Transformer

• Mountingpost(3pieces)

• Installationmanual

Sensor

Mounting

post

Receiver

Transformer

Transmitter

Summary of content (7 pages)

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ACCESS CONTROLS WIRELESS Driveway Alarm IN S TA L LAT ION Transmitter Receiver Mounting post MANUAL Kit Includes: • • • • • • Transmitter Sensor Receiver Transformer Mounting post (3 pieces) Installation manual Transformer Sensor Thank you for purchasing the Mighty Mule Driveway Alarm. Please read the directions carefully and completely before installing.
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Installation Overview Place the SENSOR immediately next to the driveway to maximize the sensing range, but at least 25 feet from roadways, neighbor’s driveways or large moving metal objects. The 15 ft. cable connecting the SENSOR and TRANSMITTER allows for the placement of the TRANSMITTER away from the driveway in the concealment of landscape or closer to the RECEIVER. The approximate transmitting range from the TRANSMITTER to the RECEIVER is 400 ft.
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Sensor Placement HOUSE or BUILDING where RECEIVER is located Determining Sensor Location 400’ Max Wireless IMPORTANT: Clear an area 25 feet in all directions of metal tools, toys and automobiles, to prevent magnetic disturbance during testing and installation. • Determine the optimum location for the SENSOR using the information found in “Installation Overview.” DRIVEWAY TRANSMITTER • Dig a hole approximately 10 - 12 inches deep and 24 inches long within 2 feet and parallel to the edge of the driveway.
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Installing Transmitter Batteries IMPORTANT: “AA” batteries must be installed at the site where the TRANSMITTER will be located to ensure proper calibration of the transmitter. • Make sure the SENSOR wire is plugged into the TRANSMITTER. • Temporarily place TRANSMITTER on the mounting post in ground. • With TRANSMITTER in desired location install two (2) “AA” batteries.
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Permanently Install Sensor and Transmitter • Once the system is tested and working, remove the batteries and permanently install the SENSOR, SIGNAL CABLE and TRANSMITTER. • Bury the SENSOR approximately 10”-12” deep, flat and parallel, next to the driveway. • Dig a narrow trench or slit from the SENSOR to the TRANSMITTER location using a flat spade or other tool. The wire from the SENSOR to the TRANSMITTER should be at least six inches deep to avoid possible damage from edgers, or lawn aerators.
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Trouble Shooting Indoor base unit detecting a neighbor’s driveway alert: • Select a different TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER code using the 4 position DIP switch on the transmitter and the indoor unit. Both sets of switches must be set exactly the same. If you change your DIP switch settings make note here for future reference.
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FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. In accordance with FCC Part 15, Section 15.21, the manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could VOID the user authority to operate the equipment.