Patented umbrella tilt system

The industrial tilt system for umbrellas.

Tilt the Pole® lets you rotate and tilt the entire umbrella pole toward the sun, providing controlled shade for beaches, pools, patios, resorts and lifeguard areas.

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Tilt the Pole umbrella installation at a resort beach
Rotate. Tilt. Shade. Adjust the umbrella as the position of the sun changes without relocating the seating area.
Product overview

Built for shade that moves with the sun.

Unlike a fixed umbrella pole, Tilt the Pole® creates an adjustable support point that lets the umbrella be positioned for better coverage at different times of the day.

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Rotating positioning

Turn the umbrella toward the shade target and lock it into the desired position.

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Full-pole tilt

The system tilts the entire umbrella pole for improved coverage around chairs, tables and lifeguard stands.

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Daily shade control

Reposition the umbrella throughout the day to maximize shade as the angle of the sun changes.

Tilt the Pole umbrella shading chaise lounges beside a pool
Where it works

Commercial and residential shade applications.

Use Tilt the Pole® anywhere a fixed umbrella leaves guests chasing the shade.

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Pool decks and patios Keep lounge seating, dining tables and guest areas shaded for longer periods.
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Lifeguard stands Use a compatible lower-post setup secured to the lifeguard stand holder.
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Resorts and recreation areas Provide adjustable shade in professional, high-use outdoor environments.
Installation basics

Straightforward setup and operation.

Secure the lower pole, attach Tilt the Pole®, insert the umbrella and adjust the system to the desired position.

Secure the lower pole

Install the lower umbrella pole into the base or lifeguard-chair holder and tighten the set screw.

Attach the tilt unit

Slide Tilt the Pole® into the lower pole, align the holes and secure it with the screw and wing nut.

Insert the umbrella

Align the spring-release button with the opening and slide the umbrella into the upper pole.

Rotate and tilt

Lift the black handle, move the umbrella to the desired angle and release the handle to lock it.

Planning notes

Confirm compatibility before installation.

Confirm the umbrella-pole diameter and lower-post length before installation. The umbrella must have enough clearance to open and close correctly.

Pole diameter 1.5-inch fixed pole
Lower post Variable length
Example height 100.5 inches
Longer setup 106 inches

Safety note: close and remove the umbrella when wind conditions exceed the limits stated in the installation manual or product labels. Follow the instructions for the specific umbrella and installation.

Tilt the Pole umbrella installed in a tropical pool area
Applications gallery

Real-world shade positioning.

Tilt the Pole® can project shade over pool seating, beach areas, patios and lifeguard stations.

Tilt the Pole umbrella shading chaise lounges near a pool
Tilt the Pole umbrella mounted to a beach lifeguard stand
Tilt the Pole umbrella shading poolside lounge chairs
Beach lifeguard chair shaded by a Tilt the Pole umbrella

Beach and lifeguard applications

Targeted shade for beachfront hospitality settings and lifeguard stations.

Tilt the Pole umbrella installed at a tropical resort pool

Resort and residential pools

Direct shade over lounge chairs, sun shelves and outdoor seating areas.

Bring adjustable shade to your outdoor area.

Use Tilt the Pole® across pool decks, patios, recreation areas, beaches and lifeguard-stand installations.

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