Moving a englander NC-30

[orionrising]

Probably going to get a NC 30 next week. Split level house, so it will have to go up a couple steps, then down a half flight, plenty of clearance to work with.

Can they safely be moved down stair with a normal appliance hand truck or is the center of gravity too low?

What do they weight with firebrick and door, and maybe base removed?

guess i could build a temp frame out into the room on some cribbing and gradually lower with a jack?

other though was remove the lower kickplate on the stairs and use and engine crane?

Am I overthinking this?

 

[BurnIt13]

Many ways to skin this cat. Its heavy but relatively square and the weight is evenly distributed. I'd remove the bricks and door and you'll probably be 75lbs lighter. Since it sounds like you have nothing but stairs to deal with I'd go with a heavy duty hand truck or appliance carrier with the stove strapped down.

If you are doing this by yourself forget it. But if you have some people to keep things steady and can go step by step it shouldn't be too exciting.

 

[Hoozie]

I rented an appliance dolly to move mine in the house. Worked great. Make sure it is strapped in well and won't come off. Maybe add a second strap for insurance

 

[orionrising]

by appliance dolly do you mean appliance hand truck like this?

Probably not much help other then the wife unfortunatley

 

[BurnIt13]

I'd rather use a large hand truck with big wheels. Just make sure the wheels have plenty of air so you don't flex side to side. Use a couple ratcheting straps so everything stays nice and tight. Go one step at a time and have a couple people in front of it keeping it steady.

Like this

 

[begreen]

+1 that is how we moved the heavy T6.