Mighty Mule FM702 - Manual (Page 30)

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Powering the System
Installation of the Transformer
IMPORTANT:
• 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,
multi-stranded, direct burial wire (see page 27 and the Accessory Catalog). 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 two 5 watt
Solar Panel to charge the battery (see Accessory Catalog). Refer to the Solar Panels and Gate
Activity chart below.
Step 34
Make sure the power switch is OFF
before proceeding to the next step.
Step 35
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.
The table and map (at
right) illustrate the
maximum number of
gate cycles to expect
per day in a particular
area when using two to
three GTO 5 watt solar
panels (see Accessory
Catalog). The figures
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 three 5 W solar
panels can be connected to the Mighty
Mule Gate Opener
® .
Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
12 volt dual gate (two 5 W panels) 4 8 13
12 volt dual gate (three 5 W panels) 7 13 20
Solar Panels and Gate Activity
You must connect at LEAST two panels to adequately charge your dual gate opener system. Consult Solar Panel
Installation Instructions.