The Ares 3.5m round parasol in charcoal has been designed to provide maximum shade for hot summer days whilst also being incredibly perfectly functional. Within the aluminium parasol struts are LED lights which are designed to both give off light as the sun sets whilst also giving a modern appearance. Its integrated LED Lights with Solar Charging Battery Pack provides 3 hours of power when charged with approximately 8 hours of sunlight. To raise the canopy simply wind the crank handle, then adjust the position by sliding the parasol up the bar, rotate by pressing the foot pedal and turning the parasol pole, or adjust the canopy angle by twisting it. To ensure durability the canopy is made using Spuncrylic which is an acrylic canopy with an incredible resistance of UV50+ against fading, perfect for a high quality cantilever parasol. Included with this parasol are the water / sand fill base and weather cover, this is the complete set up you will need to keep you shaded from the hot summer sun. To prevent stains and protect the canopy against the elements we recommend our Golden Care Fabrics & Upholstery Care Kit. Important information about the parasol base: This model does not have the left to right tilt function. Our premium 120kg Granite base on wheels is available as an upgrade option. Your parasol base needs to be filled with 80 litres of sand and water to make it stable. Filling with water only will not suffice. Please fill the base with 80% sand and 20% water.