[CAUT] Piano truck installation

[David Ilvedson]

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The only advantage to removing the lyre is it doesn't get banged=
 up by the truck during installation.   I always remove the=
 lyre.

David I.






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Received: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 22:24:44 EDT
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Piano truck installation


In a message dated 6/20/2005 3:36:59 PM Central Standard Time,=
 llafargue@charter.net writes:
I am ordering a piano truck/dolly system from Pianotek for a=
 Steinway D in a University hall here.  I have never installed=
 one from scratch and not sure of the smartest and safest way.  I=
 know I have to take each leg off to remove the casters.  Also=
 that the lyre should be off.  I have car/piano stationary jacks=
 to hold it up (only have 2) and I have a hydraulic jack.  I also=
 have a portable engine hoist that I could lug there from my shop=
 if necessary.  
 
Any experienced voices would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance. =
 
 
Lance
 
Assemble the truck as per instructions. Do not tighten the arm=
 bolts, so you can move them in and put, and leave the plate=
 bolts a little loose, so you can turn the arms. Position the=
 truck under the piano, so that each arm is close to each leg.=
 You want the arm that comes out of the plate at a 90 degree=
 angle at the back. Use the jack to lift one leg, (preferably one=
 of the front legs). You can remove the caster with a big screw=
 driver. With the caster removed, position the arm under the leg,=
 and put a piece of wood, like a small piece of 2x4, under the=
 leg. Lower the jack and let the leg come down on the arm rest.=
 The block of wood will prevent the other legs from coming up.=
 Repeat this for the other two legs. You do not need to remove=
 the lyre
 
Good luck
 
Wim 
Willem Blees, RPT
Piano Technician
School of Music
University of Alabama


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