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13 PLEASE NO TE : Because of the v arious mounting applications, no mounting hardware is pro vided wi th the GT O Auto matic Gate Lock. All neces sary moun ting hardw are can be obtai ned from your local hardware store; all other hardware is pro vided. This manual sho ws two examples of the most common installations, and should provide insight into[...]
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1 The installation has two parts: (1) Mounting The Lock and Lock Receiver (2) Connecting the Control Boards Once you hav e the necessary mounting hardware, you can begin the installation. Before Y ou Start... For the GTO Automatic Gate Lock to work properly , the gate must close firmly against a positiv e stop and engage the lock catch against the[...]
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2 Installing The Gate Lock Illustration A Lock and receiver must be level and aligned with opener. 500 500 Step 1: W ith the gate in the closed position, determine the best location for the lock and lock recei ver . The lock and recei ver must be le vel and aligned with the opener . Also, the lock should have a solid surface or cross member to prov[...]
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3 Clevis Pin Receiver Locking Cap Lock U-bolts, saddles & nuts (not provided) Added cross member to support lock from force of slammimg shut Remember to check the alignment and mark positions before drilling holes in fence post . Illustration B Iron or Aluminum Tube F ence and Gate Installation Illustration C Chain Link F ence and Gate Installa[...]
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4 SET LIMIT LEARN TRANSMITTER 1 ON 234567 MODES ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 ON 234 DUAL MODES ON OFF 1 2 3 4 DIP switches 1234 ON OBSTRUCT SENS. PULL/PUSH SEQ1 SNGL/DUAL SEQ2 LEARN DIP switches MI N M AX T urn power switch OFF on the bottom of the control box. Disconnect gate openers by removing hairpin clip and clevis pin fr om the gate bracket end of [...]
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5 Step 1: W ith the gate in the closed position, determine the best location for the lock and lock recei ver . The lock and recei ver must be le vel and aligned with the opener . Also, the lock should have a solid surface or cross member to provide stability . Step 2 : Clamp recei ver and lock together (with recei ver pin hole and lock slot aligned[...]
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6 Locking Cap Assembly Clevis Pin Receiver Locking Cap Lock U-bolts, saddles & nuts (not provided) Added cross member to support lock from force of slammimg shut Remember to check the alignment and mark positions before drilling holes in fence post . Illustration F Clevis Pin Receiver Locking Cap GTO Automatic Gate Lock Carriage bolts, washers,[...]
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7 RED Wire T o Battery Positive (+) T erminal RED Wire From Lock BLACK Wire From Lock WHITE Wire to BLACK on Operator T erminal BLACK Wire T o Battery Negative (–) T erminal 1 2 3 4 5 Lock Board Double Spade Connector Double Spade Connector RED Wire T o Battery Positive (+) T erminal BLACK Wire T o Battery Negative (–) T erminal 12 V olt Batter[...]
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8 Step 1. T urn control box power switch OFF and unplug the transformer or disconnect the solar panel. Remo ve control box cov er and disconnect battery lead wires from the battery terminals before wiring the lock board to the opener control board. Step 2. Connect the WHITE wire ( included ) to T erminal #1 on the lock board. Connect the RED batter[...]
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9 12 V olt Battery Double Spade T ongue Connectors RED Wire T o Battery Positive (+) T erminal RED Wire From Lock BLACK Wire From Lock WHITE Wire to BLACK on Operator T erminal BLACK Wire T o Battery Negative (–) T erminal 1 2 3 4 5 Lock Board Double Spade Connector Double Spade Connector WHITE Wire to Operator Board Master Operator RED T erminal[...]
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10 Step 1. T urn control box power switch OFF and unplug the transformer or disconnect the solar panel. Remo ve control box cov er and disconnect battery lead wires from the battery terminals before wiring the lock board to the opener control board. Step 2. Connect the WHITE wire ( included ) to T erminal #1 on the lock board. Connect the RED batte[...]
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11 Wiring the Lock to Mighty Mule FM-700/702 and GTO/PRO 1000 and 2000 Gate Opener Control Boards 12 Volt Battery Double Spade T ongue Connectors 15 15 D E R K L B N R G G R O L B U D E R K L B N R G G R O L B U FIRST OPERA TOR SECOND OPERA TOR D E R K C A L B N E E R G E G N A R O L B E U D E R K C A L B N E E R G E G N A R O L B E U Power Cable f[...]
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12 Limited One Y ear War ranty: GTO, Inc. • 3121 Hartseld Road • T allahassee, Florida 32303 • www .gtoinc.com GTO, Inc., gate opener accessories are w arranted by the manufacturer against defects in workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, provided recommended installation procedures ha ve been followed. In the [...]