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Author Topic: Lifting a Hardy  (Read 5414 times)

dark_knite03

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Lifting a Hardy
« on: October 13, 2013, 06:12:46 PM »

I recently purchased a used Hardy at junk price. The unit appears to be in working order. I have access to a work truck with a crane on it and was wondering if there is a place to lift the unit once you take off the outer shell? If not what would be the best way to move the unit
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Re: Lifting a Hardy
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2013, 07:14:26 PM »

Rollback or a forklift will work
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Re: Lifting a Hardy
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2013, 08:00:49 PM »

I used a couple of 2x6 boards on end like a header and a chain through the stack hole and lifted with a bobcat.
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Re: Lifting a Hardy
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013, 06:39:46 AM »

You don't have to take the shell off.   I just put a heavy steel rod down through the smoke stack turn it sideways and use a heavy tow strap double wrapped around it.  Pick straight up and move slowly.

I had to move my old one a couple of times and did it the hard way ( removing the cabinet) and using a two wheeler.

When I bought my new H4 last year the dealer loaded it with a backhoe with a chain welded to a heavy steel rod. Made it look easy.   
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Re: Lifting a Hardy
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2013, 08:15:20 PM »

You think that would put strain on the inside welds? Must be stronger than I thought lol
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