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« on: January 30, 2010, 05:29:55 pm »

Sometime this week I am going to pick up the V63 that I bought about two weeks ago.... what do you guys think, can I lay it down to move it? You hear all kinds of stories about not laying fridges flat... does the same apply here? I'd feel more comfortable moving it if I could lay it flat on moving pads in the back of my pickup... appreciate your thoughts....

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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2010, 05:36:02 pm »

Laying it flat to move is fine, but once you unload it, and it's upright,for 24 hrs before you plug it back in
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2010, 06:13:08 pm »

Thanks Kilroy   Cool
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2010, 06:14:11 pm »

Take the shelves out and any other loose parts. Make sure the compressor is firmly attached.
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2010, 06:18:30 pm »

good advice... thanks...
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2010, 03:11:32 pm »

As long as the machine is on its back, you may want to remove the feet and put some screw on casters on the machine.  Your local hardware store should have them (I got mine at Menards).
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2010, 03:38:53 pm »

About how much do those casters cost? I got to move a machine soon and if I could put those on there I can just wheel it outside instead of having to use the dolly.
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2010, 04:10:02 pm »

Last casters i bought were under $5.00 a wheel. Your mileage may vary, but definately worth it, On the juke boxes we restore, new casters are put on before it comes off the truck, it makes moving it around the shop  so much easier. 
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2010, 08:20:39 pm »

On the juke boxes we restore, new casters are put on before it comes off the truck, it makes moving it around the shop  so much easier. 

Thats an awesome idea.. my wheels are metal and are scratching the hell out of the floor as I move it around... I put those stupid moving plastic thingies under it to make it move easier.
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2010, 11:10:56 pm »

The wheels are a Great Idea!

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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2010, 08:47:55 pm »

Got one more question about the wheels. What kind would be good to get? I don't want to get something that will not be able to support the machine. Do they have weight ratings on them?
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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2010, 09:04:25 pm »

yes, casters have weight ratings so if they say they'll support 50lbs, then 4 x 50 = 200lbs total, and so on.  be careful when adding casters to any machine, it can make it quite "tippy", ( by placing the machine up on casters you are raising its center of gravity)  so put then as far out on the corners as possible. a fairly square-based machine like a Vendo V63 isn't as big as a concern as say a more rectangular shaped based machine.
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« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2010, 09:14:17 pm »

Hi Chris. If you have a Princess Auto, go there. They have casters for a cheap price.
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2010, 10:21:17 pm »

Harbor Freight..all kinds of casters and cheap.  Of course it is cheap Chinese tool stuff...but it'll work for this.
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« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2010, 11:02:50 pm »

yes, casters have weight ratings so if they say they'll support 50lbs, then 4 x 50 = 200lbs total, and so on.  be careful when adding casters to any machine, it can make it quite "tippy", ( by placing the machine up on casters you are raising its center of gravity)  so put then as far out on the corners as possible. a fairly square-based machine like a Vendo V63 isn't as big as a concern as say a more rectangular shaped based machine.
Would a Vendorlator VF-165 be a good machine to put these on? It is 64" tall, 32" wide, and 23 3/8" deep. It does seem to be rectangular.
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« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2010, 11:48:21 pm »

I tried a set that I had from Princess Auto, and the machine did feel like it wanted to tip too easily. I've put the original feet back on, as it's sitting on a ceramic tile floor in the basement. I'm in the process of cleaning it up and removing the vend rack to lubricate it, and will post some pictures this weekend. It's extremely clean and very complete, just dusty, and some spilled pop inside... I think the wheels are a very good idea, just perhaps not for this machine with this particular floor...

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