Mighty Mule FM200 - Manual (Page 4)

ii rev 07.25.12
Thank you for purchasing a Mighty Mule Gate Opener—
GTO's "do-it-yourself" automatic gate opener! When
correctly installed and properly used, your Mighty Mule
Gate Opener will give you many years of reliable service.
Please read the following information and watch the
enclosed DVD video to ensure you have the correct
system for your particular needs. Furthermore, this
manual and the DVD video will enable you to properly
install your Mighty Mule Gate Opener.
The Mighty Mule Gate Opener is designed for installation
on a pull-to-open single leaf gate (gates that open into
the property). The gate must not exceed 12 feet in length
and weigh more than 300 pounds (please see Technical
Specifications on page x). The Mighty Mule Gate Opener
can be used on vinyl, aluminum, chain link, farm tube,
and wrought iron gates. Use on solid (wood) gates is not
recommended. Solid surface gates have a high resistance
to the wind. If the wind is strong enough, the opener will
obstruct and stop.
The Mighty Mule Gate Opener accommodates extra
transmitters, digital keypads, solar panels, push
buttons, automatic gate locks, and other access control
products. These optional accessories (see the enclosed
Mighty Mule Accessory Catalog) are available at most
stores. Your store should be able to special order any
accessory not in stock. If your store cannot special order
accessories, please call the GTO Sales Department (800-
543-GATE).
The Mighty Mule Gate Opener features adjustable
obstruction sensing. This safety feature makes the gate
stop and reverse direction within 2 seconds when it
comes in contact with an obstruction. MIN is the factory
setting; meaning the gate will exert the minimum force on
an obstruction before it stops and reverses direction.
The Mighty Mule Gate Opener also has an adjustable
auto-close feature. After the gate reaches the fully open
position, it can be set to remain open up to 120 seconds
before automatically closing. Pressing the transmitter
button at any time after the gate opens fully will cause it
to close immediately. OFF is the factory setting; meaning
the gate will stay open until you press the transmitter (or
keypad, etc.) again.
PLEASE NOTE—This operator is not for the following:
• Push to Open
• Column Mounting
• Swing gates longer than 12 feet or
weighing more than 300 lbs.
• Slide gates
Go to www.gtoinc.com for a dealer or retailer near you or
call GTO at (800) 543-GATE [4283] or (850) 575-0176
for information about our GTO Access Systems line of
gate openers and accessories. Our Sales Department will
be glad to give you the name and phone number of a GTO
Access Systems dealer near you .
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL YOUR AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER:
watch the enclosed DVD video and read these instructions carefully and completely
to become familiar with all parts and installation steps. The DVD video is only designed as an
overview of the installation procedure. You must read the installation manual for detailed
instructions on gate opener safety and proper use of the gate opener.
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