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TS571W Installation Instructions

TS571W Installation Instructions

  

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For Your Records

Please record the product serial number (located on the right hand side of the control box), and the date and place of purchase in the 
spaces provided below. Refer to this information when calling Nortek Security and Control for service or assistance with your automatic 
gate operator. 

Serial Number ____________________________________________

Date of Purchase  _________________________________________  

Place of Purchase  ________________________________________  

Remember to keep all receipts for proof of purchase.

1.  First use the procedures found in the 

Maintenance & 

Troubleshooting Guide

 (see 

page 28

). 

2.  For 24 hour 7 days a week trouble shooting and 

support online go to our TECH WIZARD site at  

www.mightymule.com

3.   If you are unable to solve the problem, call the  

Tech Service Department at (800) 543-1236, or  
(850) 575-4144. 

4.   If repair or replacement of your gate operator is necessary, 

the Service Department will assign a Return Authorization 
(RA) number.

5.  Include a copy of your receipt and securely pack the 

component(s) authorized for return to the factory. Write the 
RA number issued to you on the outside of the package in 
LARGE BOLD PRINT. Ship the package(s) freight prepaid to 
the address provided during the RA process.

If your Mighty Mule Gate Opener is not operating properly, please follow the steps below:

NOTE:

 

Products returned to Nortek Security and Control without a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) 

number in LARGE BOLD PRINT on the outside of the package WILL NOT be accepted. Items returned 
to Nortek Security and Control freight collect WILL NOT be accepted. Items returned without proof of 
purchase will not be repaired under warranty.

The Mighty Mule Technical Service Department is open 

Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (Eastern Time)

Fax (850) 575-8950 • Web site: 

www.mightymule.com

Telephone (800) 543-1236

For 24 hour 7 days a week trouble shooting and support 

online go to our TECH WIZARD site at... 

www.mightymule.com

Repair Service

Summary of Contents for TS571W

Page 1: ...Manual Leading Edge of the gate Photo Beam recommended not included Photo Beam recommended not included Sensing Edges recommended not included Vehicular Gate Gate Warning Sign Control Box TS571W PRINT...

Page 2: ...ll 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 B...

Page 3: ...an adjustable auto close feature After the gate reaches the fully open position it can be set to remain open up to 120 seconds before automatically closing Pressing the transmitter button at any time...

Page 4: ...ey should be within sight of the gate located at least 10 feet from any moving part of the gate see diagram below Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gat...

Page 5: ...43 4283 and requesting a duplicate copy FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER FOR THE INSTALLER AND END USER Mighty Mule gate operators utilize Dual Sense Technology entrapment protection Dual Sense Technolo...

Page 6: ...tion and are required when installing Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Operators A minimum of two WARNING SIGNS must be installed in the area of the gate Each sign is to be visible by persons located on the...

Page 7: ...e 3 12 v single gate 10 watts solar charger 8 16 26 12 v single gate 20 watts solar charger 14 28 38 12 v single gate 30 watts solar charger 20 44 54 Power increments are for reference only Low fricti...

Page 8: ...uded Ground Ground 2 Inches or Less above ground Copper ground rod clamp Copper Single Conductor Lug 3 16 Drilled Pilot Hole 6 ft deep or more Metal gate post Metal Gate Post 12awg or Larger Gate Open...

Page 9: ...Weatherproof cover for outdoor outlet and transformer If the post is larger than 6 bolts longer than 8 are needed ITEMS NOT INCLUDED TOOLS NEEDED Mechanical Installation ASSESSING THE GATE FOR INSTAL...

Page 10: ...e recommended clearances TIP Turning the pivot bracket over gives more hole alignment options for the gate post pivot bracket assembly With the gate in the OPEN position use clamps to secure the opera...

Page 11: ...re securely clamped Secure the post pivot bracket in place by installing the hardware shown Tighten both bolts O and Q Remove the gate post and gate brackets Use a hammer and center punch to mark the...

Page 12: ...ence Post Remove the operator from the gate post and gate brackets With the gate fully open install the closed position stop plate hardware not included Do not fully tighten hardware until after the n...

Page 13: ...ate Ensure that the operator is level With the operator arm temporarily secured to the gate check to ensure there is at least 2 inches of clearance between the operator arm and gate See illustration i...

Page 14: ...OR MOUNTING PUSH TO OPEN OPERATOR MOUNTING Step 6 Step 5 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Secure the gate post bracket subassembly with the supplied hardware as shown Using a drill and 7 16 drill bit drill the ne...

Page 15: ...N N S S Secure the gate bracket with the supplied hardware as shown Once the gate post and gate brackets are installed reattached the operator arm Ensure the operator arm is level adjusting the post...

Page 16: ...ecurely tighten R OR R 3 Min 3 Min 4 Max Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Note If you intend to install and use the MMS100 Wireless Connectivity System sold separately with your gate operator consider mounting yo...

Page 17: ...er Access Connect the battery power wires Red to Red BAT and Black to Black BAT CONNECTING THE OPERATOR AND BATTERY TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR PANEL WIRING INSTALLATION WARNING Before digging contact local...

Page 18: ...AUX SW1 SW2 PUSH 1 2 3 4 5 TERM6 GRN WHT BAT BAT GRN WHT BRN ORG BRN ORG RED BLK RED BLK AUX V AUX V PRIMARY SECONDARY SW1 SW2 TERM6 Battery Power Access From the other end of the low voltage wire st...

Page 19: ...is preset from the factory to Low If your operator stops and reverses during a normal cycle follow the instructions below to change the Stall Force setting Adjusting the Stall Force 1 Press and hold t...

Page 20: ...iring Accessories through Control Board Wiring Knockout Carefully remove wiring knockout plugs to insert accessory wires Open the control box cover Close the control box cover Insert accessory wires t...

Page 21: ...OT apply external voltage inputs to these terminals All ACCESSORY INPUTS ITEMS 2 6 are connected with respect to the COMMON terminals ITEM 1 LOCK OUTPUTS ACCESSORY INPUTS CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS Pho...

Page 22: ...struction detection devices if the unit works troubleshoot these devices h h Arm rev counter h h Arm power cable connections 1 beep every 10 seconds Low battery condition h h Check Fuses h h Battery H...

Page 23: ...Connect battery batteries Visual Feedback Possible Diagnosis Check Solution The unit will not run 1 Unit arm travel limit not set 2 Transmitter not programmed 3 Power source issues 4 Arm problem h h...

Page 24: ...f repair or replacement of your gate operator is necessary the Service Department will assign a Return Authorization RA number 5 Include a copy of your receipt and securely pack the component s author...

Page 25: ...rity and Control unless otherwise indicated All rights are reserved by Nortek Security and Control and content may not be reproduced downloaded disseminated published or transferred in any form or by...

Page 26: ...TER CODE on the MM136 keypad 1 2 3 4 is the default unless changed Once learned LED2 will flash and the buzzer will sound on the gate operator control board Proceed with installation of the MM136 per...

Page 27: ...tallation Instructions Telephone Mighty Mule Sales 1 800 543 4283 Fax 850 575 8912 or Mighty Mule Technical Service 1 800 543 1236 Fax 850 575 8950 www mightymule com Copyright 2019 Nortek Security an...

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