GTO Mighty Mule 500 - User Manual

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1. KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time.

2. Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area.

3. This gate is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.

WARNING

MOVING GATE

Can Cause Injury or Death

UL325 SERIES

500

E-Z GATE OPENER

1-800-543-GATE (4283) • www.mightymule.com

UL325 SERIES

500

E-Z GATE OPENER

SINGLE GATE SYSTEM

2002 GTO, Inc.

R500INST

rev - 04/03/06

Installation Manual for the

WARNING!

This equipment is similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds

Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has

hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer

and user accept full responsibility for following and noting the installation and

safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety instructions can result

in hazards developing due to improper assembly. You agree to properly install this

product and that if you fail to do so GTO, Inc. shall in no event be liable for direct,

indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of proﬁ ts whether

based in contract tort or any other legal theory during the course of the warranty

or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree to assume responsibility

for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO, Inc. from any and all

liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable

of properly following all installation and safety instructions you may return this

product for full replacement value.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before

attempting to install and use this automatic gate opener. This gate opener

produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is operating and

exercise caution at all times.

All automatic gate openers are intended for use on vehicular gates only.

This product meets and exceeds the requirements of UL 325, the standard which regulates gate opener safety,

as established and made effective March 1, 2000, by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

3121 Hartsﬁ eld Road • Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32303

Telephone GTO Sales: 1-800-543-GATE (4283) or (850) 575-0176 • Fax (850) 575-8912

or GTO Technical Service: 1-800-543-1236 or (850) 575-4144 • Fax (850)575-8950

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Brand	GTO
Model	Mighty Mule 500
Category	Gate Opener
Language	English

Brand

GTO

Model

Mighty Mule 500

GTO Mighty Mule 500 - User Manual

Table of Contents

Summary

Please Read This First!

Before Installation Checklist

Important Safety Instructions

Disconnecting the Opener

Consumer Safety Guidelines

Pre-Installation Safety Checks

Entrapment Zone Awareness

Installation Safety Precautions

Post-Installation Safety

Secondary Entrapment Protection

Gate Safety Precautions

Technical Specifications

Drive System Specifications

Power System Details

Control System Features

Installation Overview

Pull-to-Open Gate Installation

Gate Preparation

Mounting Position Determination

Opener Mounting

Closed Position Stop Installation

Control Box Mounting

Opener Power Cable Connection

Powering the System

Transformer Installation

Low Voltage Wire Requirements

Control Board Settings

DIP Switch Configuration

Setting Closed Position Limit

Gate Limit Settings Overview

Obstruction Sensitivity Adjustment

Setting Personal Transmitter Code

Receiver Installation

Connecting Safety Devices

Contact Sensors (Safety Edges)

Non-Contact Sensors (Photo Beams)

Shadow Loop Safety Detector

Push-to-Open Installation

Post Bracket Mounting for Push-to-Open

Setting Open Position Limit

Repair Service

Column Installation Information