How do I get the Autotilt umbrella NOT to tilt? The umbrella does not open all the way before it starts to tilt. It looks very "."droopy
575265
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
575266
Will have to test in daylight and get back to you. Have never had this problem. RWM
575267
We unfurl the umbrella fully using the crank.Once the fabric is taut we have no problems with tilt and are able to manually tilt the umbrella. We think the trick is to put the umbrella together carefully and make sure the crank opens the fabric to the tightest position.We use the tilt only after that and have been able to successfully operate this feature.FYI if it is very windy we have observed some slight tilt movement but this is rare. Certainly never looked droopy.
396310
This has happened to me before, and I usually find that adjusting the seat completely upright and making sure the canopy is all the way back does the trick. Hope that helps!
2111122
As you raise the umbrella continue cranking and the umbrella will tilt. The more you crank the more the umbrella will tilt.
502658
There is a cylindrical grip directly above the hand crank (this hand crank looks like a fishing pole crank and is what opens and closes the umbrella). After opening the umbrella with the hand crank, you twist the grip to tilt the umbrella. I forget if it's clockwise or counter clockwise but you'll figure it out with trial and error.
1196809
There is a minimal amount of tilt available, maybe 10 degrees at most. The only way to get tilt is to use a boom arm that you can independently tilt. Do not assume you can get any tilt out of your umbrella head.
1104065
It does not have a tilt or swivel function - it is relatively large but if you have a big area and need to adjust often you may want to consider another umbrella as the base blocks I have to keep it in place are heavy and makes the unit difficult to move around.
1910235
An item like this would be a great tool. http://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Swivel-Umbrella-Tilting-Fancierstudio/dp/B003TYDBYQ/ref=pd_sim_p_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1RVZGPQCPXAJ01N1Z4ZQ Basically what I use. Just be weary of its flimsiness to the elements! Grab some sand bags or use indoors.
1667104
Push the middle part. To tilt. Do not leave it tilted if there's wind. It lessens stability.
1200026
I haven't had this particular issue, but I am very careful about not using it in windy conditions. My deck is off the back of a bi-level house, which puts the umbrella at a good height to even catch slight breezes. However, I can say that it does not spin by hand if I use the tightening knob.
591950
Yes this umbrella will tilt. There is a push button torwards the top of the pole that you push after the umbrella is open to engage the tilt feature is hard to spot the first time you do it. You also have to push in again while you straighten the umbrella at the same time to get back in the upright postion.
1795342
No it does not tilt. Supposidly you can adjust the support arm so fully extended it will tilt open away from the support poll but I've had 3 of these and frankly they are a great product for the money. But to your question tilting... you can get to tilt, but it won't stay tilted in the wind. That is kind of a self-preservation saftey deal. The more it is tilted the more it acts like a sail or parachute! Neither is desirable. Something else, YOU MUST ANCHOR ALL OFFSET UMBRELLAS AND ALL OF THEM RECOMMEND YOU DO SO. WHY ANYONE WOULD THINK THEY WOULD STAND WITHOUT BEING ANCHORED IS BEYOND THE VOICE OF REASON. I mean extend your arms in front of you and lift one foot... how long can you stand in this pose? It's a fulcrum baby. That is what and offest is! But you don't have to bolt them. I've anchored 3 of them with just 4 patio pavers 12"square by 3" thick. I don't know if the skinny ones have enough wt. But the one I was most worried about the wind grabbin I just place 2 concrete foundation blocks stretching over the top of opposite legs resting on the patio pavers. I use these as covers over 3 person hot tubs on raining nights. Wind is always around if it is raining and I never lost one to the wind. BUT THEY DO HAVE TO BE ANCHORED !!! Hell a heavy wt. stumbling will knock them over it you don't anchor them.
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.
159835
I'm not a pro, just a homeowner. I suspect that the bottom is not tipped back enough, meaning that the bottom (or top, for that matter) is lower inside the window than outside the window. Perhaps the metal right angles that are supposed to be screwed into the window frame have bent.
511754
It does not tilt and in terms of being waterproof, it will repel rain, but it is just fabric. Expect this umbrella to last 1 heavy summer season (2 if you take very good care of it). For the size and the price it is a good deal IMO. but we normally buy one at the start of the summer season in Southern California and by October its run its course.
45546
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!
1247639
Try changing angle of windshield .I had same problem on first ride so I gave it a little tilt and works great now
252564
No. It cannot be tilted. I would not recommend this umbrella. It is very poorly made.