Mighty mule manual

Connect the slave arm to the master inputs. If you hear 1 beep with 2 seconds off repeatedly and slave arm will not work connected to the master cable terminal, then the circuit board is telling you that it cannot read the limit switch inside the slave arm. Check the connections of the power cable from the slave arm to the master cable terminals of the circuit board.

Inspect the cable for damage. If you have the arm wired to the master cable terminal block, the connections are good, and the cable has not been damaged, there is a problem with the circuit board or the operator arm. Since the master cable terminals work, as we they operated properly with the master arm, you need to test the slave cable terminals.

To test the circuit board, disconnect the slave arm wires from the master cable terminals and leave them disconnected. If you do not have between VDC across the terminals, the problem is with the circuit board and possibly the operator arm as well. If you have between VDC across both the terminals, the problem is with the operator arm and the circuit board is good.

Mighty Mule Rev Counter Error Slave arm rev counter error If you hear four beeps with two seconds off repeatedly and the gate opener will not work, then you are experiencing a slave arm rev counter error.

To troubleshoot, try these instructions: Disconnect the slave arm from the slave cable terminals. If the master arm operates properly without the slave arm connected, you probably have a bad rev counter or power cable on the slave arm. Try to operate the slave arm connected to the master cable terminal by itself. If you hear three beeps with 2 seconds off repeatedly and the slave arm will not work connected to the master cable terminal, then the circuit board is indicating that it cannot read the rev counter inside the slave arm.

Check the connections of the power cable to the master cable terminals of the circuit board. Inspect the cable to ensure that is not damaged. If you heard the motor attempt to run when you tried to operate it, the problem may be the revolution counter inside the operator arm. Since the master cable terminals work, as we they operated properly with the master arm, you need to check the slave cable terminals. Disconnect the slave arm wires from the master cable terminals and leave them disconnected.

You should have 12 VDC. If you do not get proper voltages at the circuit board across the slave cable terminals, you may need to replace the circuit board. If you get proper voltages and you hear the motor attempt to run upon activation, the problem may be the revolution counter inside the arm. If you do not hear the motor attempt to run upon activation, the problem could be with the motor or the connections on the wires to the motor.

You can connect the motor wires directly to the battery to see if it will work. Make sure all the seven wires of the slave arm are disconnected from the control board. Disconnect the battery wires and remove the battery from the control board. The arm should start retracting. If it does, be careful not to allow it retract over half way as it could damage the limit switches in the arm.

If the motor will not run, you have a problem with the power cable or the motor. Master arm rev counter error If you hear three beeps with two seconds off repeatedly and the gate opener will not work, then you are experiencing a master arm rev counter error. To troubleshoot: Check the connections of the power cable to the master cable terminals of the circuit board. Turn the power switch off and on to reset the circuit board.

Try to operate the gate opener with the remote or by jumping the Cycle and COM terminals on the Control Inputs terminal block. If you hear the motor attempt to run when you tried to operate it, the problem may be the revolution counter inside the operator arm. First, check the circuit board to make sure there is no problem with the board. If all the seven wires from the operator arm are connected to the Master Cable terminals, disconnect the Blue and White wires.

If you do not get the proper voltage at the circuit board with the BLU and WHT wires disconnected, you may need to replace the circuit board. If you get the proper voltages at the circuit board with the BLU and WHT wires disconnected, and you hear the motor attempt to run upon activation, the problem may be the revolution counter inside the arm. Disconnect all the seven wires from the motor from the master cable terminal block on the control board.

Disconnect the battery wires and remove the battery from the control box. Here is what you can do to try fix the problem: Make sure all the transmitters you use to open and close the garage door are working properly. Check to make there are no stuck buttons. Replace the batteries in your remote transmitter, as worn-out batteries can send random signals.

Try setting your garage door to a different frequency or reprogram your remote transmitters. It is possible a neighbor is using the same garage door opener frequency or code.

Check for debris and obstructions that could be causing your gate opener to randomly open and close. The sensor could be sensing an obstruction, reversing the closing motion of the door, opening it again. Check for damage in the electrical circuits responsible for opening and closing your garage door. A recent power outage or surge could have damage the electrical circuits, causing the door opener to behave in an erratic manner. Check the limit settings and adjust them properly.

How to Program Mighty Mule Remote To program M dual button transmitter to open a gate: Remove the cover from the dual remote transmitter. Continue to hold the remote transmitter button until the alarm sounds. At this point, you should be able to operate the gate with one button on the dual remote. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the second button on the dual remote to a second gate opener. You can program a single button remote to open the gate.

If you programmed the left button on the dual remote to open the gate, then set the first eight dip switches in the single button remote exactly the same as the eight dip switches in the dual remote. If you programmed the right button on the dual remote to open the gate, then set the first eight dip switches in the single button remote exactly the same as the eight dip switches in the dual remote. Then set the ninth dip switch in the single button remote to a 0. The ninth dip switch on the single button remote cannot be set to a - and be used with a dual button remote.

If you have already programmed a single button remote and the ninth dip switch is set to a - , then use the dual button remote and begin programming following the instructions beginning at the first step.

MM Setting personal transmitter code Remove the back cover of the transmitter. Flip the transmitter over. Use a small screwdriver to move switches to random positions. If you have more than one transmitter, now is a good time to set them all with the same code. Replace the back cover of the transmitter. Make sure the control box is in the OFF position. You will hear a series of beeps followed by a pause then a single beep. Your personal code is now programmed.

This process may take seconds. At this point release the transmitter button. Press and hold the transmitter, the gate should start closing. Press and hold the transmitter again; the gate should start opening. Release the transmitter button when you hear a single audible alarm sound that indicates the gate has reached OPEN position. Press and release the transmitter to close the gate for normal operation.

If the opener is not working at all, it is possible that the motor got into a strain and caused the fuse to blow. Turn the fuse over on its flat side.

Look through the plastic at the wire that connects the two metal posts together. If the wire is intact, the fuse is good. If the wire that connects the two metal posts is burned or broken in two, the fuse is bad. If the light is on, it is an indication that the circuit board is getting voltage from the transformer to keep the battery charged. If it is off, it is possible that you lost power at the outlet, the transformer is blown, or something is wrong with the wire from the transformer to the circuit board.

Disconnect the transformer from the power input terminal block and check the voltage across the wires. With the transformer wires disconnected from the circuit board, the output of the transformer should be VAC. The one short beep indicates low voltage on the battery. Disconnect the transformer and check the voltage across the posts on the battery. The circuit board needs between If the battery is low, you can charge the battery with a trickle charger on the setting of 12 VDC and 2 amps or less for about hours.

Power : Battery Included and Low Voltage Trickle Charge Included Power Wire Specification: 16 gauge wire purchased separately with 1, foot max length from transformer to control board.

Gate Opener Description The Mighty Mule FM Single Gate Opener can be used in residential applications including automating gates made of farm tubing, steel, aluminum, wood, and chain link, along with many other gate types.

This opener can be set on the left or right and is used in the standard pull-to-open operation. By adding the push-to-open bracket accessory not included the Mighty Mule FM can be used to push the gate open away from the property with the arms still mounted on the inside.

Simply run gauge low voltage to a household outlet within ' of the operator or use a solar panel. Second battery is not included. We have developed exclusive components example: easy adjustable mounting brackets , customized instructions, and offer a full spectrum of accessories to truly cover all aspects of the installation of your gate opener. In addition we have the largest staff of factory trained technicians in the US.

Then during normal operation the gate operator automatically slows the motion of the gate to smoothly meet with the gates destination point. This feature can also be turned off. Closing Timer - Set your gate to close between 0 and seconds after reaching the full open position or turn this option off to leave it open until an entry device activates closing motion.

A simple press of the transmitter tells the opener where to stop and when the opener is set to the desired stop points, save the settings on the board. The following tools and supplies are suggested in the manufacturer's manual for optimal installation. They are not provided by GateCrafters, however, most tools are available at local hardware stores for purchase or rental. Featuring soft start and stop, the Mighty Mule FM helps to preserve the life of the gate.

When your gate approaches its endpoints the opener will slow the momentum of the gate, this prevents damage to the gate. Another advantage of the Mighty Mule FM is the oversized control box. GTO listened attentively to the wishes of their customers and answered with their new design. Customers many times wish to use an extra battery for larger number of cycles, extra power storage for solar.

The new control box design has an extra storage space built in for a second battery. Gate Crafters has years of experience with GTO inc. As more gate openers are being made economically feasible and easy to maintain, the selection is going to grow ever wider.

That's where GateCrafters. We have extensive amounts of educational material on our website to help you become an informed consumer. We also have our factory-trained representatives standing by to answer all your gate and gate opener questions and match the perfect opener with your gate. The combination of our customers' passion for home improvement and GateCrafters. I personally go to visit the factories in which the products we sell are made.

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The Mighty Mule FM Single Gate Opener can be used in residential applications including automating gates made of farm tubing, steel, aluminum, wood, and chain link, along with many other gate types.

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