7 replies to this topic

[nrod7]

Bought my first Vendo v max, more familiar with Dixie Narco.  I thought it was time to expand my headaches, I mean my knowledge.

 

A few questions for the wise.  (1)  I loaded the first 4 columns with product.  I then proceeded to prime Column 1, it worked like a champ, columns 2,3, and 4 gave me an led reading of "sold out"   What should I check?

 

 

How often should a properly functioning compressor "kick in" in a one hour period.    How often does a compressor "kick in" to be considered short cycling?

If the compressor is short cycling does that automatically mean that the unit is low on Freon?

 

In order to close the door on the Vendo completely,  I have to lift up on the bottom of the door to help clear the "roller pin" or else it will not close.  What should I do to solve this problem?          If I remove the "roller pin" wouldn't the door close easier, or would I invite more problems?

 

 

If I remove the motor cover, can I manually check the motors like on a Dixie Narco?    The vendo should have a motor test function throught the settings, Right?

 

On this Vendo what must be changed to convert bottles to cans and visa versa? 

 

Thanks,

 

nrod7

[CajunCandy]

On Vendo V-max, I can tell you it takes certain clips on gauge bar to vend bottles, along with moving gauge bar for certain size bottles.

 

Same with cans, need can clips, along with moving gauge bar.

 

Vendo's website has all the info you need to set up machine for cans or bottles.

 

Should be a display on inner door on how to set up for cans and bottles.

 

Did you level machine at location?

 

Door should not have to be raised to close, it should shut easy.

 

cajun

[rmorris1953]

Bought my first Vendo v max, more familiar with Dixie Narco.  I thought it was time to expand my headaches, I mean my knowledge.

 

A few questions for the wise.  (1)  I loaded the first 4 columns with product.  I then proceeded to prime Column 1, it worked like a champ, columns 2,3, and 4 gave me an led reading of "sold out"   What should I check?

 

 

How often should a properly functioning compressor "kick in" in a one hour period.    How often does a compressor "kick in" to be considered short cycling?

If the compressor is short cycling does that automatically mean that the unit is low on Freon?

 

In order to close the door on the Vendo completely,  I have to lift up on the bottom of the door to help clear the "roller pin" or else it will not close.  What should I do to solve this problem?          If I remove the "roller pin" wouldn't the door close easier, or would I invite more problems?

 

 

If I remove the motor cover, can I manually check the motors like on a Dixie Narco?    The vendo should have a motor test function throught the settings, Right?

 

On this Vendo what must be changed to convert bottles to cans and visa versa? 

 

Thanks,

 

nrod7

 

 

#1 Check to make sure the sold out paddle is depressed on the columns. You can push the motor switch up through the hole in the motor cover and the switch will catch. Then push the door switch. It will run the column. When first filling you can push that switch up on each column and then the door switch to activate each motor. That is the easiest way to prime all the columns.

 

#2 Once the cool down of the cabinet has been obtained the compressor will cycle approx every 15 min. 15 on 15 off. Short cycle is on and off every few seconds and indicates a shorted compressor. If low on gas it won't short cycle just run continuously.

 

#3 Motors can be run through the board menu. Should be on inner door

 

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[AZVendor]

Like Cajun said, make sure the machine is level or the door won't close properly.  This means that the machine doesn't rock and when putting a level on the side edge and the front edge of the cabinet (not the door) when the door is closed shows level.  The sold out condition probably means you don't have the rear spacer far enough forward to hold the products against the sold out paddle.  Cans and bottles need different shims and clips along with different positions of the gage bars.  

 

I have any parts you might need for this.

[nrod7]

I appreciate all the advice.  I was able to manually vend and test vended each selection....  I am worried a little worried about the clip settings, but I left all but one column the same and if I can locate the clips, I can match it to the same pattern ( 20 oz Gatorade).  I am pushing on,  I am glad the compressor is not short cycling.

 

The only issue is the door, no I have not had a chance to level the machine.  I noticed that on the threaded end of the "leveling leg" there is hexagon-like head,  What type of socket/size would I use on that hexagon-like head?

 

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

 

Respectfully,

nrod7

[AZVendor]

Just take a socket set with you to turn them but be careful not to round the head off if you have weight sitting on that leveler or the leveler is stuck in the threads.  You need a grey clip for the Gatorade.

[rmorris1953]

I appreciate all the advice.  I was able to manually vend and test vended each selection....  I am worried a little worried about the clip settings, but I left all but one column the same and if I can locate the clips, I can match it to the same pattern ( 20 oz Gatorade).  I am pushing on,  I am glad the compressor is not short cycling.

 

The only issue is the door, no I have not had a chance to level the machine.  I noticed that on the threaded end of the "leveling leg" there is hexagon-like head,  What type of socket/size would I use on that hexagon-like head?

 

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

 

Respectfully,

nrod7

 

 

While at pepsi Gatorade used the same clips as 20 oz bottles except we took a utility knife and cut the clover off so the cap on bottle laid flat. Also the sign face had rivets in the trim. If someone has changed that sign face and didn't reinstall those rivets then it will be loose and cause the door to bow when closing. Close the door and tighten it then install the rivets in the holes. You may need to redrill the holes since the new sign face won't have the holes to match up with trim

[CajunCandy]

 

 

While at pepsi Gatorade used the same clips as 20 oz bottles except we took a utility knife and cut the clover off so the cap on bottle laid flat. Also the sign face had rivets in the trim. If someone has changed that sign face and didn't reinstall those rivets then it will be loose and cause the door to bow when closing. Close the door and tighten it then install the rivets in the holes. You may need to redrill the holes since the new sign face won't have the holes to match up with trim

This is true.

After I replaced a front on a Vendo 821, until I replaced rivet in trim I had to pick door up slightly to close it.

 

cajun