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Post by bauhaus on Jan 6, 2020 23:10:39 GMT
Hello,
I will be moving what I believe to be a CK. I should be able to get the model number and post pictures, soon. I need to move it out of a house, load it into a utility trailer, haul it a couple hundred miles, and unload it. Any help (answering questions) is appreciated.
1. How heavy?
2. Take the refrigeration unit off the top?
3. Will a regular hand truck suffice?
4. How to secure it in the trailer?
Anything else?
Thanks,
Kurt
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Post by ckfan on Jan 7, 2020 0:37:55 GMT
Without knowing what kind of model you are talking about we can’t really say how heavy or large it is. They made 3 different sizes of CKs that went on various cabinets. Sometimes they even got put onto older heavier cabinets if an older unit died. I have one like that.
You don’t have to take the unit off of the top but it will help. They are usually pretty top heavy if left on. Remember that the only thing holding on the unit is gravity. So if you tip the unit over or when moving it in general, strap the unit to the cabinet well.
A heavy duty hand truck will suffice. Just load it into the trailer and strap it down a few different ways to make sure it doesn’t slide.
Taking the unit off can be done by two strong people if you lay the whole cabinet down. On its back or side. This obviously is a precarious situation though which could result in property...or human damage. I’ve helped other guys lay them down and carefully pull the unit out sideways. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE LINES GOING TO AND FROM THE FREEZER BOX (evaporator). If one of these delicate lines is damaged, Sulfur Dioxide will leak out and ruin your day. Good luck!
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Post by bauhaus on Jan 7, 2020 0:56:11 GMT
What's the deal with posting pictures, please?
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Post by Travis on Jan 7, 2020 1:03:20 GMT
The forum is out of space for pictures. You can upload to another site and share the link here.
It’s advisable to move them in two parts. You’ll need two people to do so. Many of us have built open crates to support the unit during transport.
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Post by gman1969 on Jan 7, 2020 1:35:14 GMT
Make sure your hand truck's bottom plate is wide enough to span the distance between the feet. If not, use a 2X6 or a piece of angle iron. Make sure all loose parts are removed from the inside before moving it an inch. Secure it so that the cord won't flap around and door won't open unexpectedly while you're driving. You'll probably need to replace the cord, but you don't want to lose it on the highway. Best of luck to you!
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Post by bauhaus on Jan 7, 2020 2:59:09 GMT
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Post by Travis on Jan 7, 2020 3:40:30 GMT
Ooh, a CK30!
Definitely take it apart. The unit weighs 185 lbs I think.
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Post by btfarm on Jan 7, 2020 3:43:43 GMT
Damn that's really nice. I suggest a pallet for the top section myself but strapping the whole thing down really well, as suggested, would work.
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Post by bauhaus on Jan 7, 2020 15:47:16 GMT
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Post by bauhaus on Jan 7, 2020 16:38:42 GMT
Going by the 1934 product manual from the reference section and mention of CK-30, this could be a "Model T-9 with CK-30B Refrigerating Machine."
The cooling unit weighs 179 pounds and the refrigerant is sulphur dioxide.
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Post by bauhaus on Jan 7, 2020 18:22:36 GMT
What might be the better way for two people to remove the refrigeration unit?
* Tip the refrigerator on a side
* Or lift it up with the refrigerator standing. If we stand on something to do this, then setting the unit down becomes the concern.
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Post by Travis on Jan 7, 2020 19:52:16 GMT
I would strap the unit to the cabinet first. Then, strap the whole thing to an appliance dolly. Now, with two good men, maybe three, lay it on the side. Put two men on the dolly side and a third on the back side.
Once laid down, undo the unit strap while holding onto the condenser band. Position one man on the front and rear side and pull it off and set it on the crate. Watch the rear side refrigeration lines.
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Post by Travis on Jan 7, 2020 19:53:17 GMT
It’s a CK30C most likely
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Post by bauhaus on Jan 8, 2020 14:44:37 GMT
Please help. Who has "been there, done that"? I'm moving it this Saturday. I don't want to damage anything nor injure ourselves.
Can two guys handle this? Maybe there'll be a third person (smaller female) to help some.
Can two guys safely tip it over and lay it on a side (with the refrigeration unit in place and strapped down)? About how much does the cabinet weigh?
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Or, can two guys safely remove (and maneuver) the refrigeration unit with it upright? That's 180 pounds- that's how much I weigh. I don't see two guys lifting that off the top and setting it down, especially with the fragile evaporator lines. It seems we would need to be standing on chairs and be able to set it down into a crate that's on the counter.
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Any other ideas? It might be tough to get a third or fourth male, unless I hire day workers. But we might not want strangers at this vacant house.
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Should I rent an appliance hand truck versus using a regular hand truck (to help tip it over, and we probably have to wheel it down outside concrete stairs)?
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Or: If we can manage to move it without too much trouble, why not leave the refrigeration unit on (strapped down) for transport?
Thanks,
Kurt
Note: I do see Travis's post with a few upvotes, but there's the two versus three guys part, and I could use some assurance.
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Post by bauhaus on Jan 8, 2020 15:11:33 GMT
And how bad is the sulphur dioxide if you break a line?
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