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When to close the parasol?

Any advertising parasol should be closed at a certain wind speed to prevent damage.

This is usually the manufacturer’s declared value, provided in wind speed or the scales developed in the 19th century by Admiral Francis Beaufort (physicist and meteorologist), i.e. degrees of wind strength (known as Beaufort degrees).
In the guide you will find hints that will help you to know:
  • what signs appear in the environment that tell/indicate that it is high time to close the parasol,
  • when the parasol should be closed so that it is not damaged by the wind,
  • which types of Litex Promo parasols are dedicated to the windiest places,
  • how the selected parasol model behaves in the wind of the maximum allowable speed.
Case 1
The wind speed is 7.9 m/s – it is a moderate wind (precisely, grade 4 on the Beaufort scale).

You will then find out in the weather forecast that wind gusts of around 30 km/h are predicted.
7,9 m/s How to recognise?

The wind moves smaller twigs

Dust rises on the street

By the water: small waves can be seen, splashing water can be heard

Paper napkins are floating

A sheet of paper lifts up – e.g. a menu

You can hear the movement of the wind on the parasol cover

Check which Litex Promo parasols can withstand the maximum permissible speed of 7.9m/s.
WIND SPEEDUmbrella types
7,9 m/s / 28 km/h
Eco Line, Easy Up, Rectangular, Rio, Ibiza

The Eco Line, Easy Up, Rectangular, Rio and Ibiza parasol models should be closed immediately when similar signs appear.
Only closing the parasol will protect it from damage.
Case 2
The wind speed is 10.7 m/s – it is quite a strong wind (precisely, grade 5 on the Beaufort scale).

You will then find out the predicted wind speeds of around 30 km/h in the weather forecast.
10,7 m/s How to recognise?

The wind moves larger tree branches

Large outdoor flags straighten out

Small trees sway

The wind whistles in your ears

By the water: longer waves appear

Lighter objects float, e.g. vases, pots fall over,

You can hear the sound of the wind wave on the parasol cover

Parasol valances start to move

Check which Litex Promo parasols can withstand the maximum permissible speed of 10.7 m/s.
WIND SPEEDUmbrella types
10,7 m/s / 38 km/h
Easy Up, Classic, Telescopic

The Easy Up, Classic i Telescopic parasol models should be closed immediately when similar signs appear.
Only closing the parasol will protect it from damage.
Case 3
The wind speed is 12.5 m/s – it is a strong wind (precisely, grade 6 on the Beaufort scale).

Then, in the weather forecast, you will find out about warnings against wind speeds of around 40-50 km/h.
12,5 m/s How to recognise?

The wind moves thick tree branches

You can hear the whistling of the wind on other objects

By the water: large foaming waves can be seen

Larger objects topple over, e.g. rubbish bins, large flowerpots

The wind tries to pick up the parasol

The frills and cover of the parasol move quickly and make noise

Check which Litex Promo parasols can withstand the maximum permissible speed of 12.5 m/s.
WIND SPEEDUmbrella types
12,5 m/s / 45 km/h
Strong, Giant

Strong, Giant parasol models should be closed
when similar signs appear.
Only closing the parasol will protect it from damage.
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