Easy and Best Way to Move a Heavy Elliptical Machine
Last Updated on April 26, 2021 by Justin Harris
Elliptical machines are excellent for losing weight, but what if you have to move one? We are pretty much aware of how heavy an Elliptical machine is, and it is not easy to move it by simply dragging and pushing. Besides, Elliptical machines don’t have foldable parts, and this makes the movement even difficult.
If you are wondering how to actually move an Elliptical machine, you will have to dismantle it first, and this post will guide you on this. We will provide you with a step-by-step guide, and after reading this post till the end, you should be able to move an Elliptical machine without any problem.
Dismantling it and then moving it is undoubtedly better than dragging it with extra hands, even though some people might prefer doing it. So, let me explain the best way to move a heavy Elliptical Machine.
The Method of Moving a Heavy Elliptical Machine
Even though you can move an Elliptical machine by pushing with some extra hands, there can be times with no one around. You can move it on your own at times like these by going about it a little wisely.
You have to carefully dismantle the machine by having its parts such as screws, bolts, nuts, front section, and back parts separated. Once you succeed in doing this, you can move the Elliptical machine with ease.
Things to Keep in Handy to Dismantle Your Elliptical Machine
It’s finally time to look at what you would need to disassemble your elliptical machine on your own. Once you have these things with you, you are good to go with your machine’s disassembling.
- One of the essential tools that you will need is the Allen Wrenches or Hex keys. These tools come free with the Elliptical machine, and you will need them for unlocking the various parts of the machine.
- To unscrew the front console and attach it afterward, you will also need a four-head screwdriver tool.
- You can also have some plastic polymer bags handy to keep the various small parts of the machine, including nuts, bolts, and the elliptical arms.
- You will also need some scotch tapes and marker pens. You will need the tapes to put together small connection parts. Besides, you will need marker pens to write notes on the baggies.
Step by Step Guide on Dismantling the Elliptical Machine
To give you a quick idea about how the dismantling will be like, you will first separate the parts. Next, you have to place the small parts in the package bag. However, you will only take out 3 to 4 chunks and not the whole machine.
After that, you could move the machine to your desired location and assemble it. Now, let’s get to the step-by-step guide.
- You can start by removing the bolts on the down-left side of the machine. You can use the Allen keys to loosen them. You can repeat the process at the bottom left on the footpad as well.
- You can repeat the process all over the left side and separate the nuts and base plates.
- After you finish doing this, you could tape each bolt and base plate together, and to ensure you don’t mix one set with another, you can pack them in a plastic bag and write notes on them somewhat like “Left side screws and parts” or “Right Side Screws and Parts.”
- Next, you have to unscrew the top left’s bolt connections, and the right sideways of the trainer handles.
- After they loosen up, you can easily pull out the middle pole in the handles’ joint from one side.
- Next, you can tape the sets of nuts and baseplates, put them in a plastic bag, label them as “Top Right Side Parts” and “Top Left Side Parts.” You can also do this for the middle pole using a separate bag and label it appropriately.
- After that, you have to detach the tray that connects the base and the top to the console. You have to unscrew three big screws to detach it, and you can do it using your bare hands alone. After that, you must put them in a plastic bag and name them appropriately.
- Next, you have to unlock the console using a four-head screwdriver, put the nuts and washers in a plastic bag, and label them using your marker.
- Once you unlock the console, you will notice three wired connections under the console that connect it to the base and handles. You can disconnect them by pulling them gently.
- After you do this, you have to pack the console, the nuts and washers, and the console tree and name the bag.
- Next, you could detach the right and left handles and tape the right handle with the right side parts and the left handle with the left side parts.
- After that, you can move the Elliptical machine to the destination, and since you have the parts arranged properly under labels, it should not take you long to assemble them.
Conclusion
Moving a heavy Elliptical machine can be a matter of worry, especially when you don’t have anyone around to help you. However, you can do it on your own by simply following our step-by-step guide, and we have explained everything in a very concise way. It isn’t difficult at all as long as you follow our instructions well. It should not be difficult for you to follow and implement it.
Most importantly, once you successfully implement it, you won’t even need to hire professionals and can save some money that way. Besides, you could help others in moving their elliptical machines.
