Mighty Mule FM700 - Manual (Page 4)

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL YOUR AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER:
watch the enclosed videotape and read these instructions carefully and completely
to become familiar with all parts and installation steps.
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E-Z GATE OPENER
Thank you for purchasing a Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Opener—GTO's "do-it-yourself" automatic gate opener! When
correctly installed and properly used, your Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Opener will give you many years of reliable
service. Please read the following information and watch the enclosed videotape to ensure you have the correct system
for your particular needs. Furthermore, this manual and the videotape will enable you to properly install your Mighty
Mule E-Z Gate Opener.
The Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Opener is designed for installation on a pull-to-open single leaf gate (gates that open
into the property). Using an accessory bracket, the Mighty Mule E-Z Gate Opener can accommodate a push-to-
open single leaf gate (gates that open out from the property). The gate must not exceed 16 feet in length nor weigh
more than 350 pounds (please see Technical Specifications on page 10). The Mighty Mule E-Z 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 E-Z 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.
The Mighty Mule E-Z 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 E-Z Gate Opener also has an adjustable auto-close feature. After the gate reaches the fully open
position, it can be set to remain open for 1 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—If your application requires any of the following:
Swing gates longer than 16 feet or weighing more than 350 pounds;
Slide gates;
Heavy duty or commercial uses;
Professional installation;
please call GTO at (800) 543-GATE [4283] or (850) 575-0176 for information about our GTO/PRO professional line
of gate openers and accessories. Our Sales Department will be glad to give you the name and phone number of a
GTO/PRO dealer near you.