Keep Your Umbrella Sturdy: Tightening BoltsUpdated 14 days ago

Regularly checking and tightening bolts on your cantilever umbrella is an important maintenance step for safety and longevity. Your manual recommends checking tightness at least every 90 days.

Why Regular Checks are Important

Over time and with use, vibrations and movement can cause bolts to loosen slightly. Keeping them snug ensures stability and prevents excessive wear on parts.

Key Areas to Inspect

Using the appropriate tools (often an adjustable wrench or the provided hexagon wrench KK):

• Cross Leg Connection: Where the upper (D) and lower (C) cross legs interlock.
• Holder Pole to Cross Legs: The bolts (GG) and flat washers (HH) securing the holder pole (F) to the cross legs.
• Umbrella Frame to Holder Pole: The two Inner Hex Bolts (JJ) securing the umbrella frame (N) into the holder pole (F).
• Handle Attachments: Any bolts securing crank handles (E, E2) or glide handle (E3).
• Other Visible Connections: Give a quick check to any other bolts.

How to Tighten

Tighten bolts until they are snug.

Caution: Do not overtighten, as this could strip the threads or damage the parts. You want them firm, not excessively torqued.

If Bolts are Damaged

If you find any bolts are missing, stripped, or won't tighten properly, please contact Customer Service for assistance with replacement hardware.