Gate Wizard
Please answer the following questions to help us assist you with selecting the best gate for your needs.
First Name (Required):
Last Name (Required):
Email:
Phone (Required):
What is the type of the gate:
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Swing Gate
Slide Gate
Barrier/Parking Gate
Is it a single or dual gate?
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Single Gate
Dual Gate
Approximate weight of each gate leaf (lbs.)?
Approximate length of each gate leaf (ft.)?
How many cycles a day?
How many feet to the power source? Type "solar" if no power is available within 1000 ft.
When are you planning to purchase the gate opener?
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Today
This Week
This Month
In 3 Months
More than 3 Months
If it is a SWING gate system, answer the following questions...
What is the size of the mounting post/column: (ex. 4"x4" or 4" diameter)
What is the wind blockage factor?
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No Blockage
Semi-Obstruct
Solid Gate
Wind NOT a factor
Is it a pull or push to open gate system? Will the opener pull the gate toward the property or push it away?
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Pull-To-Open
Push-To-Open
If it is a SLIDE gate system, answer the following questions...
What is the length of the opening (ft.)?
Is it cantilever (rolls on guide rollers, does not roll on ground) or V-Groove track?
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Cantilever
V-Groove
Enter any additional comments and/or click Submit
Other aspects and features of automatic gate openers to consider...
What else will you need to install your automatic gate opener? Other Materials You May Need...
Low voltage wire: (16 gauge, multi- stranded, dual conductor, direct burial wire) will be needed. Wire length depends upon which accessories used and the distance between the transformer power supply and gate. [1000 ft. (304 m) max.]
Solar Panels: If your gate is more than 1000 ft. (304 m) away from an AC 110V power source, Solar Panels must be used to trickle charge the battery.
Push to Open Bracket: If your gate opens out from your property, you need to purchase special order a "push-to-open" bracket. You can program the gate operator for this application. (Dual gates require 2 brackets)
Gate Reinforcement: If you have thin walled tube or panel gates, you will need to reinforce them.
Mounting Plate: Depending on the type of gates, a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the opener arm and gate bracket to the gate.
Properly installed gate: Your gate must be in good working order, firmly hung on an anchored fence post, and able to swing freely and evenly. This operator WILL NOT WORK on gates with wheels or gates that drag on the ground.
Gates weighing more than 250 pounds require ball bearing hinges. (not provided by Mighty Mule).
Gate post(s) must be at least 4 inches square or 4 inches in diameter.
Gate post greater than 8 inches thick will require longer bolts than the ones provided to mount post brackets to the gate post.
Access
Most gate operators offer remote control
transmitters and a receiver as part of gate opener packages. If remote transmitters are
not provided, you may purchase them separately, however, a radio
receiver is required to pick-up the signal from the transmitters.
The receiver can be purchased separately and is connected to the
accessory terminal on the control board of the gate operator. Other
access devices can also be used, such as a digital keypad, push
button, Telephone entry systems, card readers, exit sensors and so
on.
Exiting
How will your gate be opened from the
inside of your property when exiting? You may use your remote
transmitter to open the gate when exiting, but you may also use the
following devices:
Safety
If a vehicle, person, or object is in
the path of the gate, what kind of safety do you need when the
gate is closing or opening?
