what is the best way to install this? Should the umbrella be taken down and then opened after attaching the shade?
1576648
I put my unbrella up first and then put the net up and once it reached the ground all the way I tied the string and filled up the bottom with water and was done !!!
1576649
One person can install this in 10 minutes or less. Crank your umbrella down, spread the netting out around your area to be covered (to get the circle correct & where you want to position the zipper). I am using a large table, so I put the whole thing on the table to do this. Draw the top part string clasp close to the size opening enough to slide it over the umbrella (I climbed on a step-stool to do this part), then slowly crank open your umbrella & start spreading the thing out. You will have to release string from the clasp as you go, as the netting needs to come down to the ground. After you get it how you want it, slowly fill it with enough water to keep the bottom from blowing in the wind. You will need to adjust the top clasp, to release more netting toward the ground as more water in the tube pulls it to the ground. When you get it the way you like, I would suggest maybe putting a small bow-knot at the top of the 'drop string', as the little clasp may slip a little. Hope this helps.
383627
The umbrella is held onto the round tubing by a circular clamp with a thumb screw. With this, you can slide the umbrella up and down the tubing frame within a limited area, as well as tilt it side to side. The umbrella does offer a bit of shade, depending upon the sun angle and chair placement, but mostly offers shade to head and face areas. It's a nice option and adds to the look, but it is definitely not for full body shade.
279753
There is only one center cap screw that holds the shade in place so taking it down should be easy for cleaning. Havent had mine long enough to have to clean it yet but I think it should be vacuumed also.
1777748
it comes up from the base. But I dont reccomend it because the shade isnt attached and wobbles everywhere and drives me crazy ;)
1660607
I put a different shade on it, and it works great. If you do get a shade, pick one with a small circular opening and the wire frame closer to the top of the shade rather than the middle.
1460204
I did the same thing - went to the strathwoodfurniture side and found nothing. However, there shouldn't be any assembly required. Mine came fully assembled with the canopy on. Obviously, you will need to place it in a good market umbrella stand. One interesting note, the arrows on the crank handle point in the wrong direction - following the arrow up and the umbrella folds down and vice versa. Also, I couldn't find a locking mechanism on the crank, but it seems to stay up well without one.
112237
I'd be surprised if there were a problem. The umbrella screws into the bracket/clamp at many different angles and should do the trick. Quality made.
673669
very easy to install. It will take 4 holes, two per side. Yes, you should find something that can handle the weight of the shade, especially in the wind.
909761
The hole is only used to help screw the anchor into the sand. You put the metal rod through the two holes, and it makes it easier to twist the anchor pole into the sand. You use the plastic clamp on the side of the pole (just above where the 2 holes are), to tighten the connection between the top and bottom poles. Just push the clamp down after you have put the top part of the umbrella into the bottom pole. Another thing that would probably be helpful is to angle the pole slightly toward the direction the wind is coming from. That will prevent the wind from getting underneath the umbrella top and lifting it out of the bottom pole (if the wind is too strong). The top part of the umbrella is pretty heavy, so gravity should help keep the two poles together properly, as long as you angle the whole thing towards the wind a little bit. But it is too heavy to angle it toward the wind too much, so we are only talking about a few degrees. If you do these things, it should help. Good luck!
332057
Push the center ring in until it reaches the socket and snaps into place. The umbrella will open and you can then screw the bulb in. You have to push kind of hard.
207405
Yes, the sandbags are attached at the corners and hold down the canopy, in addition to the stakes. it is a very quick way to set it up, just put sand in and your done. when you take it down, just dump the sand out and your done. we really enjoyed our canopy for the past year. I definitely would recommend it. i also put it up by myself, which is a nice feature since most require two people.
1303362
There are 3 small parts. a washer, hex nut, and the wooden top for the shade. 1st put the washer on the shaft where the shade sits. 2nd lower the shade carefully onto the washer. 3rd screw on the hex nut and tighten. Don't over tighten the nut. 4th attach the wood top and your go to go.
1742328
There is a cord that you can use to raise / lower the umbrella - and a pin that you put through a hole to hold it in place once it's open.
879596
Katherine, if your umbrella did not come with a manual, I think you can find instructions at portofinoumbrellas.com. It's not hard ... you just need to use the crank in the higher location.
879595
push the back on the pole handle down, and turn the lever to close the umbrella
730058
Like a sunshade, rain runs off but still drips in heavy down pours. Would not want to leave it down if you are not around, wind could take it. But its a great way to get on shade, for not a lot of money.
738704
The shade is attached so that you can mount with shade either pointing up or down. We have ours mounted pointing down. No problem.