Vortex 2.5m x 3.2m Rectangular High Tensile Commercial Umbrella
Rectangular commercial umbrella with the ability to be kept open for most of the year round. If your outdoor area is exposed to high winds throughout the year then this might be your perfect choice for sun shade and general weather protection with the ability to also stand out as a promotional banner with printing on the canopy to show your business name or logo.
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The Vortex commercial parasol was designed many years ago to be the best of the best in terms of a large commercial specification umbrella with minimal site management when used in almost any environment. The umbrella was designed to be left open most of the time for business promotion, but obviously also primarily for shade and weather protection whilst defining outdoor seating or customer areas.
Manufactured entirely in the UK, this umbrella has only the highest quality stainless steel components and super tough fabric for the canopy in a wide range of over 40 standard colours.
The Vortex can be used nearly all year round in the harshest conditions and only needs to really be retracted when there is a storm warning and winds over 100km/h.
Imagine a large commercial umbrella which hardly ever needs closing and can be left open most of the year round? With the Vortex you don’t have to imagine, as it is a reality.
The Vortex umbrella is a masterpiece of engineering, manufactured entirely in the UK, with the highest quality machined components and a fire resistant, waterproof PVC canopy from market leaders - Ferrari fabrics. Over 40 fabric colour options as standard and a marine grade 316 stainless steel framework combine to offer an umbrella capable of dealing with wind speeds over 100km/h.
Commercial specification as standard for sun and rain protection, with the added advantage of a very high wind rating making it perfect for the catering, hospitality and restaurant trade, where management of umbrellas is often difficult or missed with the weather changes.
With LED lights and heaters and the pole mounted table this is a perfect addition to any outdoor area in a bar, restaurant, cafe or club. Enhance your outdoor area with the added knowledge there is minimal management required for the product when the weather changes. The umbrella only really needs closing fully when there is a national weather warning of very high winds. The closing is easy enough with a simple rope pulley system.
The Vortex parasol has an option of two canopies, the Ferrari 502 Satin PVC or Ferrari STAM 6002, these fabrics are the world’s leading materials for high tensile membrane structures. Both fabrics are fully waterproof, have a high UV resistance and are fire retardant. The Ferrari 502 Satin PVC comes in 40 colours and has a satin finish with PVDF coating making it dirt resistant. The Ferrari STAM 6002 comes in 14 colours and has a textured matte finish which makes it look like a traditional fabric.
Choose from 9 different standard sizes, all tested and certified for commercial applications and a guaranteed performance.
Fabric
VorTex parasols are fitted with Ferrari 502 PVC.
Choice of Bases for Installation
In Ground Base:
These are suitable for permanent fixing of the Vortex Umbrellas and provides the best stability for the product with 3 different size options depending how solid or loose your ground and soil conditions are.
The standard in ground base is 500mm length with a reinforced version at 700mm long and a 1200mm long version for the loosest of ground, i.e. sandy soil, etc. The concrete required for each option is shown in the installation PDF document in our downloads section above. We include a cover plate for any in ground base to protect the tube when the umbrella is removed and to not leave a hole and trip hazard
Electrical cables should be run through the ground, throughout the ground base, completely hiding them.
Freestanding Base:
A freestanding square steel base with 36 slabs totallling 975kg, to provide the stability required for any of the umbrella sizes. Slabs are 400mm x 400mm x 65mm. The freestanding base is 810mm x 810mm x 595mm high when completed and has options for a stainless steel cover or marine grade FR cushion cover for providing seating.
Flat Steel Decking Mount:
The flat steel plate is to be bolted to an existing solid surface. 800mm x 800mm a 10mm thick with base tube built in.
This provides a permanent fix in situations where it is not possible to install a ground base.
Bespoke Solutions:
We can also provide bespoke solutions where none of the above are suitable for the site conditions. Please call or email to discuss.
Umbrella Frame
The Vortex frame is manufactured from 304 grade stainless steel. The pole diameter is 76mm with a 3m wall thickness. Main ribs are 42mm with a 1.6mm wall thickness and supporting ribs are 38mm with a 1.5mm wall thickness.
Accessories
The Fast Bar: A self supporting umbrella table, for mounting round an umbrella pole. The Vortex Umbrella Fast Bar table is 600mm in diameter.
> Perfect for use in pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.
> Resistant to scratches, abrasions heat and the weather. Hygienic and easy to clean.
> Easy to fit at any height with just two simple connections.
> Durable enough to be left out all year round, strong enough to withstand every day use. Or can be easily removed and stored.
Lighting: Mast Mounted 4 x 50W Spot Light (1 x 2.0m cable included and fitted).
Heating: Solamagic Heater 1.5kW Electric Heater, Hirschmann Plug, cable and velcro bracket.
Remote Control: 5-channel hand held remote control or Remote Receiver 0.5kW, operates lights only.
Installation instructions can be downloaded from our downloads section above. Heating and lighting installation instructions can be specific to the brand or model chosen.
Obviously this is an installation requiring more than one person during the process. The key factor is the base installation. If you choose the in ground base for inserting the umbrella pole into then take note of the concrete required surrounding for the in ground sleeve. There are a few different sleeves for the ground depending on your soil and general ground conditions. Standard, extra long or reinforced versions are available. Full details on choosing the right sleeve and the concrete required are in the installation instructions..
Frame Warranty
Vortex High Tension umbrellas are guaranteed, from original date of purchase by the initial buyer, for a period of up to 5 years* against defects in metal fixtures resulting from faulty workmanship and faulty materials. Although we strive to provide the highest quality, we accept no responsibility for print degradation.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any extra costs incurred by the buyer as a result of defects found in the product or as a result of faulty product, over and above those covered in the guarantee contained in the paragraph above.
* 5 year warranty requires product registration with the manufacturer.
Canopy Warranty
Fabric warranty is provided by the manufacturer of the material used in the canopy. This can vary with the choice of material. Please refer to the table for a summary, or the following section for detailed information on the fabric warranty for the standard fabrics.
Please note tensile fabrics will only be covered under warranty when tensioned, in this case when the parasol is fully open.
Modifications
Please note that due to the nature of the parasol, ANY modification of the parasol will invalidate the warranty. Not limited to, but including:
Do not shorten the pole
Do not shorten the bottom of the pole below the flange at the bottom of the pole.
Do not shorten the in-ground base
Do not drill additional holes in the pole
Do not widen any of the holes provided in the pole for power cables.
Modification made by the factory, prior to delivery will be covered by standard warranty terms, except for wind loading guarantees. No wind loading guarantee is provided for any modified product, whether factory modified or not.
Heaters and LED Lights warranty
All heating and lighting systems warranties are supplied by the manufacturer of the relevant components. Please refer to specific manufacturers and models
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