Has the crank and pole tilt mechanism for the Coolaroo 11ft umbrella been conquerd. It seemed as if they had trouble with that feature in the past.
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I have two of these large umbrellas. The crank is smooth as silk on one, stiff on the other. Both tilt OK but these are so large that a tilted umbrella seems awkward so I don't tilt.
936368
I am very happy with the Coolaroo 11ft umbrella....I have not had any problem whatsoever....My wife said it is by far the best we have had!
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I cannot help with your question I returned the umbrella (reviewed http://www.amazon.com/Coolaroo-Round-Umbrella-Position-Tilt-Aluminum/product-reviews/B000P7FU3A/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_3?ie=UTF8&filterBy;=addThreeStar&showViewpoints;=0) as soon as I got it and never got to try the mechanism.
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I had problems with the tilt. The mechanism is white metal and the detent sheared off. Nothing mechanical is covered under warranty only the fabric.
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Not sure what challenge you are having, but my crank quits clicking near top of lift, and the tilt is hard to unlock to upright position. This is a great umbrella,had it about a year and very pleased with the quality and price. I can figure out ways to overcome bad engineering.
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These features on my umbrella work o.k. The tilt mechanism is less then ideal because you need to release the top part ofthe umbrella for it to tilt. When yo look to close it you have to hold part of the umbrella. Push it up until it is back in lock position.
1969825
Yes the pole hight adjusts and there is a point. We also bought efs sand anchor so it stays put. Easier than trying to jab the umbrella in the sand.
1034567
Keep cranking it! Once it reaches the top it will then tilt on it's own if you keep cranking it past the top limit.
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Lol!!!! I just found out. Been searching the internet with same problem. I'm usually good with these things so I was quite frustrated not being able to figure it out, almost broke the darn thing trying to use a small screwdriver as someone had suggested. Anyway the answer is.... (drumroll please) It is AUTO-tilt; so once its been completely opened, continuing to crank the mechanism (I know scary, I was worried I'd break it) actually starts working the tilt mechanism!
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By depressing a button above the crank handle. Not that we've had any problems with it and we're on our second season with this one, but because of the reviews we're careful when we do tilt it by holding on to the top and slightly lifting the tilting half while depressing the button (it's flat and in the chrome area where you should be able to see that it's divided/split) and then moving it to the position we want it to be in....
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There is a T bolt (bolt with plastic wing type head easy to turn) that comes with the unit to lock the tilting position. I just adjusted my screen earlier today, so it's there and it works. Not a whole lot of range for tilting though, maybe 30 degree up and down? Hope this helps.
1460209
What assembly are you trying to do? I just took mine out of the package, put the pole with the umbrella into the other pole. That's it. Then you use the crank to open or close the umbrella.
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There aren't any 'tilt' settings, but you can pull the arm back after the umbrella's fully opened. That has accomplished the same effect for me.
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Just a foot or so from the top of the pole is a metal cylinder (different color than the pole) Get assertive and press on that and the umbrella will tilt.Let me know if you need to ask me something else.Sara from San Clemente
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No it does not. You don't need a tilt because of it being an offset umbrella. It swivels which ever way you want and give you shade or sun. Hope this helps. If you live in a windy atea I would not purchase this umbrella. Here in Albuquerque we can get bad winds that come out of nowhere and this umbrella is mostly closed when it is windy.
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If you continue to turn the crank after it the umbrella is fully open, the automatic tilt mechanism engages and you will see it tilting. The more you crank, the more it tilts. Yeah, it is amazing that Strathwood furniture did not think to include those simple instructions. I was reluctant to continue cranking for fear that i would break it.
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Hi Heather: The bottom of the crank in its most down position measures approximately 44" from the floor of our deck. We have the umbrella in the middle of a round table and it works fine -- several inches above the surface of the table which is 29" from the floor of the deck. We've had this umbrella for an entire season now and we love it. The color and the sturdiness of it are tops. A windstorm in mid-August pulled the umbrella out of the stand and right out of the middle of the table (!) and plopped it over on the deck but the umbrella withstood the bang quite well.Cynthia Drew Hi Heather: The bottom of the crank in its most down position measures approximately 44" from the floor of our deck. We have the umbrella in the middle of a round table and it works fine -- several inches above the surface of the table which is 29" from the floor of the deck. We've had this umbrella for an entire season now and we love it. The color and the sturdiness of it are tops. A windstorm in mid-August pulled the umbrella out of the stand and right out of the middle of the table (!) and plopped it over on the deck but the umbrella withstood the bang quite well.Cynthia... » Read More Hi Heather: The bottom of the crank in its most down position measures approximately 44" from the floor of our deck. We have the umbrella in the middle of a round table and it works fine -- several inches above the surface of the table which is 29" from the floor of the deck. We've had this umbrella for an entire season now and we love it. The color and the sturdiness of it are tops. A windstorm in mid-August pulled the umbrella out of the stand and right out of the middle of the table (!) and plopped it over on the deck but the umbrella withstood the bang quite well.Cynthia Drew « Show Less
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Curious problem. In testing mine, I encountered no trouble in opening the umbrella. In cranking the lifter, I simply continued to crank beyond the tilt mechanism until the umbrella was tight. The tilt mechanism was locked in the upright position. That locking mechanism is pretty straight forward and intuitive. If you still don't succed. please get back to me. RWM
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It's not easy. You have to lift the top half a little and then lean the umbrella in the direction you want it to go. There is a chrome piece in the pole where you can see the two halves of the umbrella connect. That's the mechanism that allows you to tilt it. Recently we had some strong winds in San Diego and the umbrella pole bent a little. Now it has a permanent tilt. I keep it in my shed now unless I'm actually using it.
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I had trouble with this as well. It's actually really easy, once you figure it out. Just keep cranking the umbrella up. When it gets to the point where it looks like it is fully open, when you crank it more, it starts to tilt.
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Mine only extended and went back 2-3 uses then locked up in the non extended 8uposition as well and leaks rust water from inside the pole now too. I originally thought it just froze up in the non extended position. But after allowing at the fall could not rotate the pole and pull it to extend it either. It was very difficult on the initial use to twist it and then to pull it to extend it but after that it just locked up and wouldn't twist to the stand any longer. It's a shame because I loved the idea and the use of it the first couple times I got to use it but I just need to make the pole out of something better to wear it will not lock up or collect water inside and leak rus twater everywhere. Mine only extended and went back 2-3 uses then locked up in the non extended 8uposition as well and leaks rust water from inside the pole now too. I originally thought it just froze up in the non extended position. But after allowing at the fall could not rotate the pole and pull it to extend it either. It was very difficult on the initial use to twist it and then to pull it to extend it but after that it just locked up and wouldn't twist to the stand any longer. It's a shame because I loved the idea and the use of it the first couple times I got to use it but I just need to make the pole... » Read More Mine only extended and went back 2-3 uses then locked up in the non extended 8uposition as well and leaks rust water from inside the pole now too. I originally thought it just froze up in the non extended position. But after allowing at the fall could not rotate the pole and pull it to extend it either. It was very difficult on the initial use to twist it and then to pull it to extend it but after that it just locked up and wouldn't twist to the stand any longer. It's a shame because I loved the idea and the use of it the first couple times I got to use it but I just need to make the pole out of something better to wear it will not lock up or collect water inside and leak rus twater everywhere. « Show Less
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I cann notice the TILT - plan to call Sony service tomorrow to get the replacement stand. Please share/update yr experience in resolving this issue.I don't want to go thru the hassle of returning and brining a new one unless absolutely necessary.thanks