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What are GARD & ROCK's origins?

GARD & ROCK is a French brand created in 2016. We endeavour to make laying out the garden simpler through innovative and quality products.

Where should the anchoring bases be positioned?

The GARD & ROCK (ref 428-001) anchoring bases can be placed wherever you like in your external space. We recommend positioning them in various spots depending on the position of the sun during the day and the equipment you want to mount. For example, on your lawn, around your house, in a flower bed, at the edge of your terrace or pool, etc. This will allow you to easily move your parasol during the day, install your clothes dryer when you need it or turn your garden into a sports field by clipping on GARD & ROCK badminton posts. In any case, the anchoring bases are unobtrusive and you will be able to free up your space in a flash.

On what type of ground can you install anchoring bases?

GARD & ROCK anchoring bases (ref 428-001) can be screwed into any kind of soft, flat or sloping ground: lawn, earth, stabilised or gravel, etc. If the ground does not seem stable enough, the product can be installed using a concrete sealing. The procedure is indicated in the instructions.

How are the anchoring bases screwed in?

Simply use the screwing rod included in the GARD & ROCK (ref 428-001) anchoring bases and insert it into the stopping plug. Then apply downward pressure into the ground while screwing clockwise. If the ground is too hard and/or too dry, we suggest watering the area concerned first.

How can you make sure that the anchoring base is installed perfectly upright?

A spirit level is built into the product. This makes it possible to adjust the direction of the anchoring base during screwing and so ensure that it is perfectly upright.

Is the support strong enough to ensure the stability of the equipment to be mounted?

The mounting is extremely sturdy since the anchoring base is securely installed in the ground. On ground which is too soft, not stable enough and especially when using offset parasols, it is advisable to opt for a concrete sealing. The procedure is indicated in the instructions for the anchoring base.

How are the multisport posts mounted?

The GARD & ROCK (ref 428-003) multisport posts should be clipped on to the anchoring bases. In a flash, you can turn your garden into a sports field and free up space when you want. You can clip your parasol onto these same anchoring bases and relax in the shade after playing a sport for instance!

How long is the net?

It is 5m long, with cords 80cm long at the two ends. So the ideal distance between the two posts is between 5.2 and 5.8m.

Which sports can I play with the multisport posts?

The GARD & ROCK (ref 428-003) multisport posts can be used for the leisure practice of the following disciplines: tennis, football-tennis, badminton, volleyball and water volleyball. The height of the net can be adjusted up to 2 metres to suit adults and children.

How should the offset parasol be mounted?

The removable stand should be used with the offset parasol (ref 428-007) for insertion into a GARD & ROCK anchoring base (ref 428-001). This permits unobstructive mounting since it does away with the need to use slabs as ballast. You will be able to install and easily reposition your parasol at the edge of the terrace, swimming pool, on your lawn or in a flower bed, etc.

Is there a locking system between the stand of the offset parasol and the anchoring base?

A locking system is not useful for mounting an offset parasol. As the parasol is, in effect, eccentric, the wind exerts a lateral force on the stand and not a linear one upwards, contrary to a straight parasol.

Est-ce que le pied pour parasol déporté est adapté aux parasols muni d'un mât rectangulaire, ovalisé ou bien de grosses dimensions?

Peu importe la forme et la dimension du mât. Ce qui compte, est l’entraxe des vis de fixation situées sur la platine de votre parasol. En effet, celui-ci doit être compris entre 55 et 133 mm ou 77 et 188 mm pour une prise de dimension en diagonale.
Et nous vous invitons à visualiser la vidéo ci-dessous pour une meilleure compréhension :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82UF6b3FEds

General conditions of the guarantee

The warranty applies from the date of purchase as shown on the original invoice
The warranty applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.
The warranty does not apply to products sold at a discount.
The warranty applies in metropolitan France only
GARD & ROCK ensures the exchange or supply of parts recognized as defective to the exclusion of all damages, labor costs, travel and transportation
Any exchange or repair does not reset the warranty period
The warranty does not apply in the event of normal wear and tear of the products
The warranty is not valid in case of disassembly of the products by persons other than GARD &ROCK
The warranty is invalid in case of use not respecting the instructions and warnings mentioned on the products' manuals
The warranty is void in case of improper use of the products
The guarantee is not valid in case of non domestic use
The warranty does not apply in the cases and specific parts mentioned for each product

Application procedure

For any warranty request, please contact us by eMail: consumerservice@gardandrock.com and send us all the elements below:

Your contact details (name, address, telephone)
GARD & ROCK reference of the product concerned
Photos of the complete product and of the defective part clearly visible
Precise description of the problem
Indication of the cause and circumstances
Scan of your original, clearly legible purchase invoice
If your file is complete and your claim is admissible, we will ask you to send us the complete product or the defective part, as well as the original and legible invoice, to the address indicated to you.

After analysis of the product or the defective part, we will propose to you, depending on the case

A repair of the product or the defective part
If not repairable, an exchange of the defective product or part.
If your request for a guarantee is not admissible, we will send you a quote for an exchange or repair, including the shipping costs to be paid before reshipment.

428-001 - Additional specific conditions

Ref 428-001: 2 year legal warranty in France only

This warranty applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.

This warranty does not apply to products sold at a discount.

This warranty covers serious material and manufacturing defects. During the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no extra charge if the following conditions are met:

- The product may only be used in accordance with the instructions in the manual

- Unauthorised users or third parties must not attempt to repair the product unless requested by Gard&Rock

The warranty does not apply to the levelling board and the screwing bars (parts useful for the first use only)

The guarantee does not apply in case of breakage due to excessive screwing. It is therefore important to moisten and/or prepare the ground well in order to facilitate screwing.

The guarantee does not apply in the event of fixing equipment that is too heavy, too large or not suitable.

A whitish oxidation may occur on the aluminium parts. This is considered normal wear and tear over time.

428-002 - Additional specific conditions

Ref 428-002: Legal warranty of 2 years in France only

This warranty applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.

This warranty does not apply to products sold at a discount.

This warranty covers serious material and manufacturing defects. During the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no extra charge if the following conditions are met:

- The product may only be used in accordance with the instructions in the manual

- Unauthorised users or third parties must not attempt to repair the product unless requested by Gard&Rock

The guarantee does not apply if the equipment is too heavy, too large or not adapted.

A whitish oxidation may occur on the aluminium parts. This is considered to be normal wear and tear over time.

428-003 - Additional specific conditions

Ref 428-003: Legal warranty of 2 years in France only

This warranty applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.

This warranty does not apply to products sold at a discount.

This warranty covers serious material and manufacturing defects. During the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no extra charge if the following conditions are met:

- The product may only be used in accordance with the instructions in the manual

- Unauthorised users or third parties must not attempt to repair the product unless requested by Gard&Rock

The warranty does not apply to the storage cover and the net.

428-005 - Additional specific conditions

Ref 428-005: Legal warranty of 2 years in France only

This warranty applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.

This warranty does not apply to products sold at a discount.

This warranty covers serious material and manufacturing defects. During the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no extra charge if the following conditions are met:

- The product may only be used in accordance with the instructions in the manual

- Unauthorised users or third parties must not attempt to repair the product unless Gard&Rock has requested it.

Examples of failures not covered by the warranty:

- Damage caused by water ingress into the electronic system. This damage is usually caused by washing or irrigation systems.

- Damage caused by improper washing

- Damage caused by lightning

- Damage caused by frost or any extreme weather conditions

- Damage caused by improper storage or handling of batteries

- Damage caused by the use of a battery that does not comply with the characteristics specified in the manual.

Batteries, LEDs and the solar receiver are considered as consumable items and therefore subject to normal wear and tear and are not covered by the warranty. However, we will ensure the availability of these spare parts.

An opaque veil may appear on the solar cell. This is normal wear and tear and is not covered by the warranty.

Do not use with used or defective batteries. These could oxidise the electronic system.

428-007 - Additional specific conditions

Ref 428-007: Legal warranty of 2 years in metropolitan France only

This warranty applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.

This warranty does not apply to products sold at a discount.

This warranty covers serious material and manufacturing defects. During the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no extra charge if the following conditions are met:

- The product may only be used in accordance with the instructions in the manual

- Unauthorised users or third parties must not attempt to repair the product unless requested by Gard&Rock

The guarantee does not apply if the equipment is too heavy, too large or not adapted.

A whitish oxidation may occur on the aluminium parts. This is considered to be normal wear and tear over time.

428-011 - Additional specific conditions

Ref 428-011: Legal warranty of 2 years in metropolitan France only

This guarantee applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.

This guarantee does not apply to products sold at a discount.

This warranty covers serious material and manufacturing defects. During the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no extra charge if the following conditions are met:

- The product may only be used in accordance with the instructions in the manual

- Unauthorised users or third parties must not attempt to repair the product unless requested by Gard&Rock

The warranty does not apply to the storage bag.

The guarantee does not apply if the shade sail is too large and too tight.
A whitish oxidation may occur on the aluminium parts. This is considered normal wear and tear over time.

428-014 - Additional specific conditions

Ref 428-014: Legal warranty of 2 years in metropolitan France only

This guarantee applies to defects already present at the date of purchase of the product and does not cover wear and tear.

This guarantee does not apply to products sold at a discount.

This warranty covers serious material and manufacturing defects. During the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no extra charge if the following conditions are met:

- The product may only be used in accordance with the instructions in the manual

- Unauthorised users or third parties must not attempt to repair the product unless requested by Gard&Rock

The warranty does not apply to the storage cover.

A whitish oxidation may occur on the aluminium parts. This is considered as normal wear and tear over time.