Deckhandsâ„¢ clamps were designed with the idea of leaving umbrellas mounted all the time, at least seasonally depending on climate. Always close down the umbrellas when not in use or when high winds are present. Remove umbrellas during extreme winds of 50 MPH or higher. It isn't recommended to have the umbrellas open with wind gusts over 20 mph.
If you need to rotate the umbrella, first loosen one Deckhandsâ„¢ clamp knob. While securely holding on to the umbrella pole, loosen the 2nd Deckhandsâ„¢ clamp knob and rotate as needed. Tighten the knobs.
Yes, but it isn't necessary. It is ok to place the pole directly to the deck if the geometry of the support and any toppers along with any crank mechanisms of the umbrella allows for the clearance of all components. There still needs to both an upper and lower Deckhandsâ„¢ clamp used for proper lateral support.
