The splash trim is not shipped installed, so that goes in separately. My guy took all the grates out, unplugged the ignitor wires and removed the star burners, obviously removed the oven racks, broiler pan and rack holders, and I think they removed the oven door.

We had it delivered inside. They were supposed to install the legs and get it off the pallet, but the legs were missing. My carpenter and I spend a while figuring how to get it off the pallet, and at one point one person had to lift one end.

Be sure there is no grit or dirt under the legs if you slide it.

There is such a thing as an air sled. I'm not sure if Taylor Rental or whatever rents them, but it sure would have been handy.

We had three movers pick ours up and carry it up 5 steps and into the house. They may have regretted that decision later, but that's how it got in the door.

My range weighs in around 450#. 3 steps up like you and very little passage-way clearance. 1/2"! I protected this area with cardboard.

The 2 delivery guys used those moving straps slung between them both.

It was delivered to kitchen, placed in front of the opening for the range.

I used my Sears 2000lb floor jack,and a 2x4,piece of plastic to protect floor. Good luck, and dont shoot a nut.

cooterboot - did you just stick the jack under the middle of the bottom and lift? I'm concerned that I'll damage the beast in some way.

It took 7 strong men to carry my 650 lb 48" RNB from the curb into the kitchen. And there it still sits, packed up, on the pallet, until I get my backsplash in. Not sure how to move it the last 4 feet into place - will mull that over a bit. I don't have a floor jack, but maybe I'll rent one. Otherwise, I might make up my own lever system out of lumber. I'll have casters in the back so I just need to lift the front (only 325 lbs, less if I take everything out)....it's starting to make some sense now...

My RNB366 was deliverd into my living room by 2 delivery guys, a few months later after kitchen cabinets were finished, hired another 2 guys to move it and 42 subzero to the spots with heavy-duty trolly, then installed legs seating on magic slide. after that, it's all just me, slide it in, connect gas hose, adjust legs by raising it slightly with 2 pieces of 2x4, worked perfectly.

I have a 60 inch RNB (875 pounds)to move. Since I have several large things to move when we move in, I purchased what they call a lift and roll. It looks like a pair of short hand trucks with a row of 3 wheels on each. You slide the lifts under the edge of the object (like a hand truck)on opposite sides and run a strap around the whole thing to strap the lifts in place at either end of the unit. Here comes the neat part. The lift wheels are mounted on a slide that is operated by a small hydraulic jack. In the beginning, they are not touching the floor. Once strapped in place, you jack the wheels down using the hydraulic jack and the lift raises itself up to 4 1/2 inches. Then you can push it around like a grocery cart. Going up inclines are accomplished by building a temporary ramp of sorts and does require some muscle. I only have to go up 4 inches from the garage into the house so I will just have them build a slight incline using plywood and support blocks.

The lifts are great and will lift up to 1650 pounds. There is a bigger one for up to 5000 pounds but I did not need anything that big. I have a vault, a piano etc to move so getting it made sense ($325.00). One outfit quoted me around $1,000 to install it. With this, I can do it with the installer and one helper. The guy who delivered our piano had one and was great.

I am forever moving things around so I was comfortable making the investment.

So, Breezy and all of you, do you expect to pull out the range for periodic cleaning?

(No, I'm not being snide, I'm serious! Does crud fall down the sides?)

FYI, residential gas connections and flex lines are really NOT meant to be disturbed after the final installation of your appliance.

Pulling the range out for periodic cleaning (once a year?) would put you at risk for a leak if you weren't also replacing the flex line on a periodic basis...

Also meant to add: If you feel the need to clean behind your stove on a regular basis, look into commercial connectors.

Here is a link that might be useful: Dormont Gas Products

Goodness no! I have no intention of cleaning behind my stove, EVER. I just didn't realize it was socially acceptable to not do it. I thought most people do.

Would it be bad to use a clear heat-resistant caulk to glue it in place so things wouldn't fall between cabinets and stove? Do I need a new thread about this? It's kinda embarrassing. Makes me sound like a lazy slob.

Air sleds are made for placing heavy appliances:

Here is a link that might be useful: AirSled

I did a little googling around, and I see that AirSleds are commonly available for rent for around $20-30 a day.

If you take off the grates, the burner pans, the burners, the oven door, the racks, the oven floor (it just lifts out), and anything else that looks easy to remove, you can probably cut the weight 150 pounds. All above except the burners them selves require essentially no tools. Then get some magic sliders at HD (for the rear) and with a CLEAN floor, it should be easy enough to slide right in. You may need a piece or two of lumber to provide a little lift/leverage at the front, but it should be no worse than many other appliances, once the things are out.

Air sleds are neat but limited to 600 pounds.

No, I don't plan to pull that monster out once in.

Yes, I do plan to caulk in place with clear caulk as was done with my current Wolf.

Lastly, cpovey, are you referring to the round plastic things?

Local appliance dealer uses these nifty plastic strips that are about 1 1/2 X 6 inches and interlock. Does anyone know where I can get those or what they are called?

AirSled appears to have three models that handle up to 1,400 pounds.

Thanks for the info y'all!