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Title: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: redterror on May 01, 2008, 10:10:50 PM

I just got a F5 coin op, I decided to lock the cabinet.  1 side was tight pushing lock in.  the same side will NOT open now.  I have tried wd40 inside the lock as well turning the key w/sheer force (bending key).  any advice?

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: This Week In Foosball on May 02, 2008, 01:40:15 AM

Try lifting up and pushing down on the top part of the table.
Sometimes the lock will get into a bind and either pulling up or pushing down while turning the key sometimes will work.

Otherwise, get a pair of pliers and pull the key out. If you end up breaking the key off in the lock, don't worry. Just drill the lock out and replace it. It's a cheap lock and easy to replace.

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: alaskan thunder on May 02, 2008, 04:40:24 AM

Yeah it cause the cabinet is twisted. Get someone to lift one end of the table and it will pop right out.

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: redterror on May 04, 2008, 09:30:20 PM

thanks for the advice, I finally got it open.  opened up the hole as well.  no longer stuck.

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: ClearScreen on May 05, 2008, 11:09:34 AM

RedTerror,

I just got a Tornado Coin-Op from the US Open also.  I haven't unpacked it completely because my basement isn't ready for it yet (about one more week).  Was it supposed to come with a foosball DVD?  Did yours?  I have not found one yet, but I am not sure if I was supposed to get one or if it is just buried in the packing.

Thanks,

ClearScreen

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: redterror on May 05, 2008, 01:16:58 PM

cool, u from ATL too?  did you get a F5 or a marbled table?  no it does not come w/a DVD.  Charles did give me a bag of balls but sadly I forgot to grab it before leaving (did you get 1?).  however there are balls inside the packaging.

Quote from: ClearScreen on May 05, 2008, 11:09:34 AM

RedTerror,

I just got a Tornado Coin-Op from the US Open also.  I haven't unpacked it completely because my basement isn't ready for it yet (about one more week).  Was it supposed to come with a foosball DVD?  Did yours?  I have not found one yet, but I am not sure if I was supposed to get one or if it is just buried in the packing.

Thanks,

ClearScreen

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: ClearScreen on May 05, 2008, 01:23:38 PM

No, I'm from New York.  I got the Coin-Op Tour Edition (Stainless steel laminate, split cabinet).  THe shipping company dropped it off Friday.  I also got the packaging kit with 12-15 balls.  No ball bag.

I can't unpack it fully and set it up yet, although I'm dying to.  We are finishing our basement and I can't set it up until it's all painted, etc.  My wife isn't sure where to put it yet.  Probably next week.

I was curious about the DVD because my wife really never played and I thought it would be a good intro. for her.  No biggie - I can always order one from the internet.

Enjoy,

ClearScreen

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: ClearScreen on May 05, 2008, 01:29:55 PM

Are the F-5 coin-op and Tour Edition coin-op the same thing?

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: redterror on May 06, 2008, 08:39:30 AM

probably.  mine also has the stainless laminate and all the fancy VIFA/IFP/USTS (etc) plates.

Quote from: ClearScreen on May 05, 2008, 01:29:55 PM

Are the F-5 coin-op and Tour Edition coin-op the same thing?

Title: Re: Help, Tornado Coin op will not open
Post by: EDGEER on May 09, 2008, 02:26:36 PM

Make sure you two read my post on leveling the playing surface of your new "Frig" model tables.  http://www.foosball.com/forum/index.php?topic=1777.0