Just got some DN 501Es. I bought them set mostly for cans. I would like to convert one more selection in each for Gatorade 20 oz bottles. I have the bottle shims to replace the can shims, but I cannot figure out how to remove the can shims. They loosen and come undone on the end of the shim closest to the door, but do not come undone on the back end.

Any tips?

Thank you ahead of time.

Figured it out. In the middle of the test vend I waited until the cradle that holds the sodas was half way, sort of like a half moon, then I unplugged the motor so that it stuck in that position momentarily then freed the shim with no problem.

Qman

heres a picture of the vend motors



the brightly colored part on the front is the cam it adjusts how the motor starts and stops based on the settings consult the package set up guide on dixie website for the correct cam settings

it says "cam into hole X " the holes at the top of the cam are numbered but its very hard to see i didnt notice it until technivend pointed it out. you want to pull the outside part of the came out a bit and adjust it so the pin is in the specified hole

if thats not clear post back

Thank you. Yes, that worked. Everything else I had done correctly except reset the cam to the right number. Once I set the cam to the number according to the diagram it vended as normal.

Thank you,

Qman

HUH? Jk....It sounds like you have the wrong shim but I don't know exactly what 501E machine you have. First what 20oz water were you vending and are you trying wide mouth gatorade? Was the water wide mouth? Two totally different bottles need different shims. You can usually stack anything 1 deep and it will vend until you can get the right shims but don't forget to change the cam. Just a thought.
Vend1ng

According to the diagram on the machine it is the correct shim. It's the same shim on the machine that is vending the bottles correctly. It was Nestle water and no the Gatorade isn't wide mouth.

I was wondering about stacking 1 deep. So you are saying it will still vend properly? It won't skip a vend without product?

I've read about changing the cam, except what a "cam", what does it do?

Thanks,

Qman