Vortex' on the beach!
Ritz Carlton Florida Amelia Island
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Twin Vortex' on Amelia Island Florida at the Ritz Carlton
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And now here is how it all came together.
The base plate for the Black Magic Feature
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The Vortex with Reflective Panels is installed for fitting
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A mock up for the customer showing the hidden door to access the controls and dual Electronic Ignitions. One for the Vortex and the other for the Black Magic
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This is the bracing being welded in on the bottom side of the feature
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Top separators have been installed
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Now for testing
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The reflective panels make it appear that there are dozens of flames inside.
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If you look carefully, we were also testing the top rain cap. We just started manufacturing rain caps. Ritz Carlton was the first to request these.
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Click HERE or on the pictures of the Ritz Carlton Vortex' at Amelia Island Florida to how these were built. See the Videos!
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Ritz Carlton Vortex Page
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One last final test before crating.
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Leaving for Florida.
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The pictures below are some of the rain caps that were designed but not used for the Ritz Carlton.
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The rain cap below is actually a weather vein style which move with the wind opposed to being stationary.
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A double hood design.
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Just like Mr. Potato Head, we can build to your designs and thoughts.
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Here is the installation beginning!
The pictures below are of the initial install. Bill is sending us pictures of the features installed and in operation in the evening. This should look spectacular! The time and planning that went into this project is well worth the effort.
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Below, these are our first rain caps, thanks to Bill Hickman for his persistence.
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Bill Hickman was the coordinator in the entire project.
Chief, cook and bottle washer. These features are credited to Bill Hickman, great job Bill!
Any questions contact:
Bill Hickman
Director of Engineering
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Cell: 1 504-270-8067
bill.hickman@ritzcarlton.com
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the recipient of two prestigious AAA Five Diamond designations, the travel authority’s highest rating. In addition to the resort lodging award, Salt, the resort’s fine dining restaurant is also honored for world-class service and imaginative menus.