Help on my VF-63 Compressor removal

[JDAugie]

Yes, I built a 2 level stand out of some scrap lumber I had.  I built it so that the separation between the top and bottom shelves were the same as in the v-63.  then after removeing the screws that held everthing in I lifted the two connected units out of the the V-63 and onto the stand.  My wife lifted the top unit and I grabbed the bottom and we kept them in the same orientation as we moved them to the stand.  I'll post a pic of the stand later today if I can get to it.  One problem I had with the wire harness.  There was no way to disconnect the vending rack wires, so I had to cut them and put in a connector so I could separate the compressor from the vend rack wiring.

[MoonDawg]

       By removing the cover below the vending stack, the wires can be dis-connected without cutting.

[collecture]

I've never owned a machine in which you had to cut wires to disassemble it. That does not make any sense!

[JDAugie]

You are correct, But, the screw holding the connection box cover on had rusted/locked tight and I could not back it out, so my choices were to drill out the screw or cut the wire.  I had some molex connectors sitting there and wasn't sure what was behind the screw, in case my drill slipped, I figured putting in a molex connector made more sense at the time.

[Pat Pixley]

Remember you can always jump on the site and ask  for help on any question you may have we are
a willing group to help out .

   and the work you have done so far looks good

[JDAugie]

Everyone has been very helpful.  Couldn't have gotten as far as I have without them.  I saw the multi connector to the door electronics and figured there should be one to the vend rack too.  rcat8872, Here is the stand I made for the compressor removal.  Nothing fancy. Just some scrap wood.  Make sure it will take the weight and stress while lifting the units.  I made the top shelf only as big as necessary so I had more room to get to the bottom unit when I was cleaning it.

[rcat8872]

That's exactly what I needed to see!  Tks for posting the pic.

[JDAugie]

No Problem.  Sorry I don't have any pics with the compressor on it.  I've already returned it to the machine.

[JDAugie]

Here's a pic of the completed work on my compressor and vend rack.  I'm finishing up the shelves then the last thing for the inside will be the door bottom, vent.  Also here's a pic of the connector I put in line for the vend rack.