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We are having our piano stored for some construction being done in our home. The moving company name was given to me by the local Yamaha dealer as they are suppose to know how to handle as they use them for delivery. Anything specially I should look for when they pack it up? I know someone mentioned there is a certain way to disconnect the pedal system. Also, I was going to remove the DKC850 control unit. Thanks. SJ

Disconnecting the DKC-850 might be a good idea ,generally the control modules should all be bracketed and be able to be unscrewed for storage in a separate box or something.

  I'll leave more experienced guys on here to tell you about the pedal system cause that's something I'm not sure about, though I'm fairly sure if you read the service manual for the model of Disklavier you have (somebody on here should be able to give you it if you tell us the model number), it will tell you how to disconnect the pedal system.

  Other than that I'd say just make sure there's plenty of cloth and wrapping around the piano to keep it well protected, an experienced mover who works for a Yamaha dealer should know how to pack a piano for storage just make sure you get some kind of insurance or warranty in case anything happens to the piano, that's kinda an obvious thing to say but hey it's always best to be safe with something as expensive as that.
Hope that helps.
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We are having our piano stored for some construction being done in our home. The moving company name was given to me by the local Yamaha dealer as they are suppose to know how to handle as they use them for delivery. Anything specially I should look for when they pack it up?  I know someone mentioned there is a certain way to disconnect the pedal system. Also, I was going to remove the DKC850 control unit. Thanks. SJ

As an Architect, Builder/Custom home remodeler and Disklavier Mark IV owner, I have had a number of instances, when we it has been necessary to protect and/or remove either my piano or a client's player grand piano. Recently, we needed to replace the hardwood flooring in a music room that had a Kawai grand in it. We utilized the services of a local moving company that specialized in the moving of grand pianos. 

My first recommendation to you would be to try to keep the piano protected someplace on-site rather than moving it out of the building. There has to be someplace that might be able to be protected during the course of construction??!! Even if you had to build a 2x4 and plywood box around it to protect it! 

You can see in the photos below, the lyre was carefully removed and the attachment hardware bagged for protection.  The top was lowered and all moving part were padded with a roll of bubble wrap.  The top was held closed with large special moving rubber bands. 

The back two legs were loosened while others held the piano upright. Once the legs could be removed, the piano was carefully lowered onto a special padded backboard that was further protected with moving blankets. (See Picture #1). Then the entire piano was moved on the backboard into another room that was safe from harm. The piano was then wrapped in moving blankets for protection from dust, stabilized and left for later reinstallation. It stayed that way for three weeks while the floor was replaced and room remodeled. 

Once the room was complete, the piano was returned to the room and the process reversed. All totaled, I paid about $450 USD. Personally, I thought it was worth it, but I don't think I would ever allow the piano to be removed from my home. 

Best wishes to you. I hope this helps. 

Glenn Smutny
Chicago, IL. 

On Jan 3, 2016, at 6:30 PM, sjhart110@hotmail.com [disklavier] wrote:

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> We are having our piano stored for some construction being done in our home. The moving company name was given to me by the local Yamaha dealer as they are suppose to know how to handle as they use them for delivery. Anything specially I should look for when they pack it up?  I know someone mentioned there is a certain way to disconnect the pedal system. Also, I was going to remove the DKC850 control unit. Thanks. SJ
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The vertical rods stay with the pedal lyre. Don't remove them. The pedal lyre will be removed from the piano for the move.

Bill
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On Jan 3, 2016, at 6:10 PM, sjhart110@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

We are doing a rather extensive remodel which will impact every area so we will be storing in a climate controlled place. The moving company actually specializes in storing them. One question I have is how to remove the control rods on the pedal. I know I read there is a trick to this that sometimes confuses moving companies. Not sure if this is an issue but wanted to know this. Thanks. SJ

The cable(s) that go from the top rear of the pedal lyre need to be disconnected where they connect to the piano.

Bill


On Jan 3, 2016, at 6:29 PM, sjhart110@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

How about the small vertical connections above the pedal control box? They have to be disconnected to remove the lyre?  Thanks. SJ

Can you post a picture of what you are referring to or send it to my email? I am not sure what you are referring to. 

bill.brandom03@...

Bill

On Jan 4, 2016, at 6:20 AM, sjhart110@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I was referring to the three brass connectors. Thanks. SJ

Those are the adjustable cap nuts  on the top of the pedal rods. Don't touch those because they have been adjusted to fit your piano. When the lyre is removed the cap nuts stay on the pedal rods.

Bill
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Assume the lower rods remain on the lyre. It's the three small ones on top that need to be disconnected?


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The cap nuts are connected to the rods and are only pressing up on the pedal levers that are attached to the keybed.

Bill

On Jan 4, 2016, at 11:39 AM, Bill Brandom bill.brandom03@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Those are the adjustable cap nuts  on the top of the pedal rods. Don't touch those because they have been adjusted to fit your piano. When the lyre is removed the cap nuts stay on the pedal rods.

Bill
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Assume the lower rods remain on the lyre. It's the three small ones on top that need to be disconnected?

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