Product Usage
The Mighty Mule Gate Operator meets all of the safety requirements of a
Class I
Residential Vehicular Gate Operator and is intended for use solely
with vehicular swing gates in single-family residential applications that meet the Class I category listed in the table below.
Residential Vehicular Gate Operator-Class I:
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use in garages or parking areas associated with a
residence of one-to-four single families.
Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate
Operator-Class II:
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use in a commercial location or building such as a
multi-family housing unit (five or more single family
units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings
accessible by or servicing the general public.
Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator–Class III:
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an industrial
location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other
locations not accessible by or intended to service the general public.
Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator – Class IV:
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an industrial
location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other
locations not accessible by or intended to service the general public.
Vehicular Gate Operator Class Categories
Table of Contents
Please Read This First! .......................................................................................................................... ii
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ iii
Manually Opening and Closing Gate ................................................................................................................................................ iii
For the Installer and End User .......................................................................................................................................................... iv
Installing Warning Signs and Pedestrian Gates ...............................................................................................................................viii
Required Safety Precautions for Gates ............................................................................................................................................. ix
Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ x
Mighty Mule TS571W Gate Opener ................................................................................................................................................... x
Powering Options ............................................................................................................................................................................ xi
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart .................................................................................................................................................. xi
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... xi
Check Existing Gate Size and Material ............................................................................................................................................ xii
IMPORTANT: Check for Proper Gate Installation ............................................................................................................................... xii
Items Included for GATE OPERATOR Installation (TS571W) ..............................................................................................................xiii
Tools Needed .................................................................................................................................................................................xiv
Items Not Included .........................................................................................................................................................................xiv
Check Direction of Gate Swing .......................................................................................................................................................xiv
Mechanical Installation .......................................................................................................................... 1
Assessing the Gate for Installation ...................................................................................................................................................1
Pull-to-Open Operator Mounting (Most Common) .............................................................................................................................2
Installing the Closed Position Stop Plate / Pull-to-Open .....................................................................................................................7
Push-to-Open Operator Mounting .....................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the Closed Position Stop Plate / Push-to-Open .................................................................................................................13
Control Box Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the Operator and battery .............................................................................................................................................15
Transformer or Solar panel wiring Installation .................................................................................................................................17
Electrical Installation and Setup .......................................................................................................... 19
Dip Switches settings .....................................................................................................................................................................19
Transmitter Programming ...............................................................................................................................................................20
Operator Limit Setting ....................................................................................................................................................................21
Auto Close Setting ..........................................................................................................................................................................22
Optional Smart Control Setup .............................................................................................................. 22
Connecting Additional Devices ........................................................................................................... 23
Control Board Connections .............................................................................................................................................................24
Connecting Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................25
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting Guide - Audible Feedback ....................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Guide - Visual Feedback .......................................................................................... 28
For Your Records .................................................................................................................................. 30
Repair Service ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Accessory Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................34
Gate Operator Installation Checklist ................................................................................................... 35
WARNING
This equipment meets Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate equipment has hazards
associated with its use and therefore by installing this product the installer and user accept full responsibility
for following and noting the installation and safety instructions. Failure to follow installation and safety
instructions can result in hazards developing due to improper assembly. You agree to properly install this
product and that if you fail to do so Nortek Security and Control, LLC, shall in no event be liable for direct,
indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any
other legal theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter. The installer and/or user agree
to assume responsibility for all liability and use of this product releasing Nortek Security and Control, LLC,
from any and all liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable of properly
following all installation and safety instructions you may return this product for full replacement value.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
before attempting to install and use
this automatic gate operator. This gate operator produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit while it is
operating and exercise caution at all times.
ALL AUTOMATIC GATE OPERATORS ARE INTENDED FOR USE ON VEHICULAR GATES ONLY.
