GTO FM121 user manual

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FM121

®

5 Watt
Solar Powered
Battery Charger
Installation Manual
Compatible with all Mighty Mule and GTO/PRO DC Powered Slide and Swing Gate Operators
except for the Mighty Mule 250 (FM250).
All dual gate installations require a minimum of 10 Watts of solar charging power.
Parts Included:
G
A. Solar Panel
D
F
B. Lag Screws (4)
E
C. Pipe Clamp (4)
C
D. Curved Pipe
1
H E. /4" Nuts (4)
C
1 1
F. /4" x /2" Bolt (4)
G. Wire Nuts
B
H. Compass

A
Tools Required :
• Slotted (flat blade) Sc

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Solar Panel Installation 1 Step 1: Slide the /4" bolts (F) through the bottom of each channel so threaded part of each bolt comes through top of frame, position the pipe (D) between the bolts and place two clamps (C) over the curved pipe onto the bolts. 1 The clamp at the top of the solar panel should fit over the pin on the curved pipe. Secure with the /4" nuts (E). Step 2: Determine the site for installation of the solar panel. It is important to install the solar panel facing the path of

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Step 3: All Mighty Mule and GTO/PRO DC powered gate operators have a POWER IN terminal on their control boards marked SOLAR for connecting the solar panel wires. Below are various types of terminals on GTO/PRO and Mighty Mule control boards, if your control board doesn't have this terminal, please call the GTO's Technical Service Department at (800)543-1236 or (850)575-4144 for assistance. Feed the free end of the solar panel wires into the control box and attach them to the SOLAR terminals

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Solar Zones and Gate Activity Estimated Gate Openings Per Day Use the table and map to determine the number of operational cycles* per day Winter Ratings Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 to expect in your area, using 5 to 30 Single gate installation with 5 Watts of charging power 4 8 13 Watts of charging power. Figures are Single gate installation with 10 Watts of charging power 8 16 26 shown for winter (minimum sunlight) Single gate installation with 20 Watts of charging power

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Other Mighty Mule and GTO/PRO Access Controls and Accessories Push Button Control (FM132) Unlit doorbell button for remote entry or exit control. Wires directly to the control board and uses 16 gauge multi-stranded, dual conductor low voltage wire (sold separately). Pin Lock (FM133) The Pin Lock substitutes for the clevis pin at the front end of the Mighty Mule® gate operators. Helps prevent theft of the operator from the gate, while allowing quick release of the operator. Key Chain Two But

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Other Mighty Mule and GTO/PRO Access Controls and Accessories Replacement Battery (FM150) Standard 12 volt, 7.0 amp-hour, maintenance-free battery for the Mighty Mule® FM500 & FM502 gate operator systems. This is the only battery approved for use with the Mighty Mule® FM500 & FM502 gate operator systems. Life expectancy is 3-5 years. Low Voltage Wire (RB509) The 16 gauge, multi-stranded, dual conductor Low Voltage Wire is for connecting the AC powered transformer, or the Solar Panel to