Mighty Mule FM200 - Manual (Page 5)

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Clevis
Pin
Hairpin Clip
Gate Bracket
Front Mount
Because automatic gate openers produce high levels of
force, consumers need to know the potential hazards
associated with improperly designed, installed, and
maintained automated gate opener systems. Keep in
mind that the gate opener is just one component of
the total gate operating system. Each component must
work in unison to provide the consumer with convenience,
security, and safety.
This manual contains various safety precautions and
warnings for the consumer. Because there are many
possible applications of the gate opener, the safety
precautions and warnings contained in this manual cannot
Disconnecting the Opener
1. Turn control box power switch OFF.
2. Remove hairpin clip, clevis pin, and bushing from both
the front or rear mounting points.
3. Remove the opener from the mounts.
The gate can be opened and closed manually
when the opener is disconnected.
be completely exhaustive in nature. They do, however,
provide an overview of the safe design, installation,
and use of this product. CAREFULLY READ
AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
WARNINGS, AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE
SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND USE
OF THIS PRODUCT.
Precautions and warnings in this manual are
identified with this warning symbol. The symbol
identifies conditions that can result in damage to the
opener or its components, serious injury, or death.
Manually Opening and Closing Gate
Because GTO automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system, it is the
responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use.
CAUTION: The gate will move freely and uncontrolled when the gate opener is removed from
the gate. ONLY disconnect the opener when the control box power switch is OFF and the gate is
NOT moving.
NOTE: Substitute a Pin Lock (FM133) for the clevis pin on the front mount
of the gate opener to prevent unauthorized removal of the opener from the gate
(see accessory catalog).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS