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**Reel Slots** Gaming Machines => IGT S and S-plus Reel Games => Topic started by: Midcoastsurf on July 08, 2015, 12:17:06 PM

Title: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: Midcoastsurf on July 08, 2015, 12:17:06 PM

I have an S+ Double Cherry Bar.  Any tips on adjusting the front door locking mechanism?  It is really hard to push down the latch pin(?) when pushing on the door. It's usually a hip check and push down in one motion.  But usually leaves bruises.  How can I adjust the latch so it doesn't take so much pressure to get the latch down all the way in order for the key to come out of the machine?

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: cowboygames on July 08, 2015, 01:42:36 PM

Try lifting on the bottom edge of the door as you close it and flip the latch when the door hits the cabinet. Ise just a tad bit of force when swinging the door shut also. IGT cabinets tend to be just a little flimsy

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: therockinelvis on July 08, 2015, 01:50:11 PM

Check your hinge screws also. IGT doors are heavy and tend to wear the hinges too.

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: 777sizzler on July 08, 2015, 01:56:41 PM

Other than what all has been stated already, I have had some that the cabinet itself was tweaked/warped, esp. the aluminum cruise boat ones. 

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: Shaggy on July 08, 2015, 02:53:47 PM

I got lazy with mine and put it on a good surge protector. Then I don't have to open the door too often.

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: Midcoastsurf on August 28, 2015, 08:38:20 AM

It's is more of an issue when I needed to empty out some coins to play the game.  Since it's my parent's game and they live 4 states away, I want to be as easy as possible.

Thanks for all the ideas/tips.  I'll check it out next time I visit them.

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: cowboygames on August 28, 2015, 09:33:59 AM

Do the door optics bypass so it doesn't matter if it's latched tight or not

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: Midcoastsurf on August 28, 2015, 10:00:31 AM

Good question, I will check next time I am out there.

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: Gypsum on August 28, 2015, 10:06:02 AM

I find it easy on any of the machines to push in on the upper right hand corner of the door while simultaneously moving the latch down with your right hand.  On most machines, the latch almost falls into place with very little force.

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: Midcoastsurf on August 28, 2015, 10:09:42 AM

Good tip! Probably never would have tried this unless you mentioned it.

Title: Re: Front door hard to latch closed?
Post by: buybestslots on August 28, 2015, 10:53:37 AM

rollers in cabinet get bent you need to pull then out some  we do it with 2 screw  drivers , those rollers take a hit each time the door is slammed  with latch  not fully raised