diff --git a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Grid.js b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Grid.js
index be2ea695f7..243de05a14 100644
--- a/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Grid.js
+++ b/lib/OpenLayers/Layer/Grid.js
@@ -266,7 +266,9 @@ OpenLayers.Layer.Grid = OpenLayers.Class(OpenLayers.Layer.HTTPRequest, {
      * dy - {Number}
      */
     moveByPx: function(dx, dy) {
-        this.scheduleMoveGriddedTiles();
+        if (!this.singleTile) {
+            this.scheduleMoveGriddedTiles();
+        }
     },
 
     /**