Tools Needed

• Power Drill

• Open End Wrenches — 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", and 9/16"

3/8" Drill Bit

• Hacksaw or Heavy Duty Bolt Cutters

• Small (Flat Bladed) Screwdriver

• Phillips Screwdriver/ Large

• Tape Measure

• Level

• Wire Strippers

C-Clamps — small, medium, and large

• Center Punch

• Extra person will be helpful

YOU MAY ALSO NEED THESE ITEMS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION (Some of these items can be found in the Accessory Catalog page 37):

Low voltage wire (RB509) will be needed to run from the transformer to the opener control board; length depends upon the distance between the transformer power supply and the opener arm. See Powering the System on page 19, and the Accessory Catalog.

If your gate is more than 1000' away from AC ac power source you will need to use at least one Mighty Mule® 5 watt Solar Panel (FM121) to charge the 12 Volt automotive or marine type battery (not included). See the Accessory Catalog.

If your fence post is made of wood and is less than 6" in diameter or 6" square, see page 12.

If your fence post is larger than 6" in diameter you will need threaded rods or carriage bolts longer than 8". See page 15.

PVC conduit.

If you have thin walled tube or panel gates, see Recommended Reinforcement Examples on page 12.

Depending on the type of gate, a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the front of the opener and gate bracket to the gate. See page 11, step 2; page 15, step 10.

Surge protection for transformer.

Some types of installations require U-Bolts.

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UL325 SERIES specifications

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