Elicro Weighted Base: Free-Standing, No Floor Drilling

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Elicro Weighted Base Free-standing base, no floor drilling

The ballast base makes the Elicro sail umbrella freestanding — no drilling required. What holds it steady is the weight of the base plus the slabs you load inside: designed for spots where drilling isn't possible or where you'd rather not, like a patio, poolside or any flooring you don't want to damage.

Keep Elicro steady without drilling the floor: an alternative to ground anchoring, ideal where you can't or won't cut into the concrete slab.
43 1/4" × 43 1/4" plate in corrosion-resistant galvanized steel: 110 lbs empty with the cover.
Four 1 3/16" adjustable feet: level out uneven ground and keep Elicro flat even on irregular patios.
Standard slabs not included, available off the shelf: 4 slabs of 19 3/4" × 19 3/4".

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$ 1,569.00

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Product Overview

What is the ballast base for

If you want to position Elicro in a place where drilling is not possible, for example a terrace you want to preserve, a poolside, or an apartment building, the ballast base makes it self-supporting, with no need to anchor it to the floor.

You ballast it with simple concrete slabs, available at any DIY store: place the plate, arrange the slabs, level with the feet and close with the cover, with no need for specialist labour.

What is the ballast base for

You ballast it with simple concrete slabs, available at any DIY store: place the plate, arrange the slabs, level with the feet and close with the cover, with no need for specialist labour.

Key Features

Structure

Rust-resistant

43 1/4" × 43 1/4" × 3 1/8"43 1/4" × 43 1/4" × 3 1/8" galvanised steel plate, designed by our R&D team to withstand the harshest weather conditions.

Installation

Ideal for terraces too

The total weight of the parasol and base transferred to the ground is designed to stay within standard floor slab limits, making it ideal for large terraces.

Levelling

Four adjustable feet

One per corner, 1 3/16" of travel: they compensate for uneven surfaces and keep Elicro level even on irregular terraces.

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Technical specifications

Structure
Compatibility	Elicro shade sail umbrella, all configurations (11'10"×11'10" / 13'1"×13'1"×12'×12' / 13'1"×13'1")
Function	Installation of Elicro without floor anchoring, as an alternative to fastening with anchor bolts
Base material	Corrosion-resistant galvanized iron
Base dimensions	43" × 43" × 3"
Footprint	13 sq ft
Empty base weight (with lid)	110 lbs
Lid (LID)	Galvanized and powder-coated iron · removable for access to the ballasts · anti-rotation centering plates
Adjustable feet	4 (one per corner) · 1" travel · to compensate for uneven floors
Ballast slots	4 of 20"×20" + 4 optional of 16"×16"
Required ballasts	Not included. Up to 8 tiles: 4 mandatory of 20"×20" + 4 optional smaller ones. All available commercially and to be purchased separately.
Complete system weight	About 440 lbs (Elicro + base + 4 mandatory ballasts)
Ground load	About 34 lbs/sq ft · compatible with floors built to code (minimum capacity 41 lbs/sq ft for habitable floors)
Elicro height with ballastable base	98"
Package contents	1 galvanized iron base + 1 LID lid + 4 adjustable feet.
Material not included but required	4 ballasts
Warranty	2 years

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What you receive with the Ballast Base for Elicro

Galvanized iron base

1 ballastable base designed by Maanta to withstand even coastal environments.

LID Cover

1 designer LID cover, in powder-coated iron, that protects the ballast and finishes off the base. It's removable, so you can access the slabs whenever you need.

4 Adjustable Feet

Hidden beneath the base are 4 adjustable feet to stabilize Elicro and compensate for uneven surfaces.

FAQ

It keeps Elicro firmly in place without drilling into the floor: it's the alternative to floor anchoring with wall plugs (included with Elicro), where the weight of the ballast does the job that holes in the concrete would do.

No. It is an optional accessory, available separately, if you want to install Elicro without drilling into the floor.

Perfect for patios, balconies, and surfaces you can't or don't want to drill into: tiled floors, condo installations, and poolside areas.

43″ × 43″ × 3″, 110 lbs empty with the lid. With the required ballast weights, the complete system with Elicro reaches approximately 440 lbs.

The frame is made of galvanized anti-corrosion steel and the cover is powder-coated steel, the same treatment as Elicro: it won’t rust and is perfectly suited for coastal areas.

The powder-coated iron cover protects the ballast weights and gives the base a clean, finished look. It's removable, so you can easily access the slabs whenever needed.

Yes, slightly: with the ballast base, Elicro stands 8'2" tall, compared to 7'10" with the floor anchor.

No, ballast weights are not included. You'll need 4 slabs measuring approximately 20" x 20", about 44 lbs each (176 lbs total). The base comes with a lid and feet, ready to receive them.

They are standard concrete slabs, 20" x 20", commonly available at any home improvement store or hardware store. No proprietary replacement parts to order.

Yes, the base accommodates 4 optional 16" × 16" slabs (approximately 26 lbs each). However, they bring the total system weight to around 547 lbs: we do not recommend them for balconies or rooftop terraces, and we reserve them for properly rated concrete slabs or ground-level pours.

With the required ballasts, the complete system weighs approximately 364 lbs per sq ft, a value compatible with standard-compliant slabs (minimum load capacity of 441 lbs per sq ft for habitable floors). For special cases, have the load capacity checked by a structural engineer.

No. The base simply rests on the ground and is weighted down; the 4 adjustable feet, with 1 3/16" of travel, compensate for uneven surfaces and keep Elicro perfectly level.

Virtually none: galvanized steel is maintenance-free. In coastal areas, we recommend a periodic visual inspection and a rinse with fresh water to remove salt residue.

2 years from the date of purchase, managed directly by Maanta.

Manufacturing defects in the structure.

From the contact page on the website or through the customer service address. Support is handled directly by Maanta, with no intermediaries.

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