New to Axiom - AR8 assembly

[pedro]

Dear all, even after deciding more than a year back to go with Axiom, after some personal and professional changes, including a lay off and move out of state, I had to postpone my plan, but now the time has come, I have the budget, and I want to make the step.

The machine I am planning to get is the AR8.

In my new home I have a basement which is accessible through a driveway and a garage door, so I do not see any issue in getting it in.

Question is, can I assemble the machine alone? Or do I need help?

I am quite new here and do not have anyone handy close. That is the reason I am asking.

Pedro

[gerry]

There umpteen threads on this board on how to install your Axiom.....

[redwood]

Assembly is easy and for the most part can be done by one person, but a helper will come in handy. The machine is heavy and lifting it up onto the stand will require multiple people or some mechanical help like a engine hoist.

[pedro]

Thanks you guys. I searched the forum and found a few posts, and all seem to share that the machine CANNOT be lifted on the base without help.

I do not have a tractor neither a hoist, so...question is, how many people will be required to lift it up onto the stand?

Other option...is there a way that the delivery included assembly? They come with a lift, so it would take some time to unpack and assemble the base, anybody heard about such a service?

thanks

[gerry]

For $25 you can rent an 'A' frame hoist from your local rental yard, or borrow one from a friend. A lot of car guys have them.

[pedro]

Nov 3, 2020 12:06:57 GMT -5 gerry said:

For $25 you can rent an 'A' frame hoist from your local rental yard, or borrow one from a friend. A lot of car guys have them.

Thanks, I did some research, I was even thinking building one out of lumber. But the rental is a better choice, did not think about that. Tnxs

[johnb]

Rather than renting a hoist, an investment in some "adult beverages" would give you an opportunity to "meet the neighbors".