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Mighty Mule FM502 Automatic Gate Opener for Heavy Duty Dual Swing Gates | 
| Brand: Mighty Mule
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $925.00
Buy New: $698.99
You Save: $226.01 (24%)
New (20) from $698.99
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1872
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 52
Dimensions (in): 15 x 46 x 15
MPN: FM502/702
Model: FM502
UPC: 090835093001
EAN: 0090835093001
ASIN: B0007PANGY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | DIY gate opener made for dual gates up to 18-Feet long per leaf, or gates weighing up to 850-Pounds. per leaf | | • | Works on all types of gates, including Wood, Chain Link, Tube, Wrought Iron, Aluminum and Vinyl | | • | Easy to install in 2-3 hours. Comes with an installation video and detailed installation manual, as well as all mounting hardware and batteries needed for operation | | • | The 12 Volt DC Powered low-voltage system works well using direct wire or solar power. GTO recommends 10-Watts of solar power for use with the FM502 dual gate opener | | • | Designed for gates that open into or away from the property |
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Product Description
Automatic Opener For Dual Gates, Each Opener Opens A Gate Up To 16' Long & Up To 350 LBS Each, Solar Compatible, 12V Battery Backup For Power Failure, Kit Includes: Openers, Remote Entry Transmitter, Mounting Hardware, 12V Transformer, Control Box, Installation Instructions & Video, Standard Features Include Adjustable Automatic Closing 0 To 120 Seconds & Adjustable Obstruction Sensing.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Works great - now my neighbors have them! April 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I installed one at our family beach home. The install was easy (although I had to spend a little time to improve my gate and post so it wouldn't drag.) Two and half years later and both my neighbors have gotten one - ideal location for solar.
Make sure your gate opens smoothly without hitting the ground before installing or it will stall when it drags.
I had to finally change the remote setting from factory because my neighbor's didn't and I open all three sets of gates when I use my remote.
The intercom is nice to use when guests are visiting, when they call you from the road you can let them in. However, you can also deny entrance to your daughter's boyfriend!
 Good tech support, horrible warranty support July 22, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
As a technician that installed and has supported (repaired) a Mighty Mule 502 for over 2 years, I have experienced the following:
About 11 months after installation it stopped working. Tech support was excellent (approx. 24 hour email turnaround) in helping diagnose a problem with the main control board and gave us a return auth(RGA number). Upon installation of the new control board we noted one gate/motor didn't function. They asked us to return it, we did.
They refused, however, to warranty it. They stated we had 'fried' it somehow (either applying wrong voltage/current?). This gate is over 200 feet from any power source other then the 18v AC wires required to charge the 12v battery, how we could have damaged it is a mystery. Barring a lightning strike, the only way it could have been damaged was because of the faulty control panel.
Now it is about one year later and the other (slave) gate/motor isn't functioning. My interpretation of this is that either these motors only have a 2 year life expectancy, or the control board problems shortened the life of one motor while burning out the other. Either way, GTO/Mighty Mule will not cover it. At well over $300 per unit (not including labor) this effects the overall cost (true/operating cost) quite a bit.
I would check the reliability/warranty-support of other manufacturers before ever buying another Mighty Mule (GTO) product.
GTO/Mighty Mule FM 502 March 20, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am very pleased with my purchase and the ease of installation. Only time will tell how long it will hold up, but GTO makes quality products, so I am confident it will last.
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