“Shop owners who recognize the importance of buying certified vehicle lifts don’t always realize that the accessories for these lifts are also subject to certification,” says Ron Lainhart, parts and service manager for Rotary Lift.
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) said that “the use of non-certified options or accessories on a certified lift will void the certification of the lift.” Building codes for every U.S. state and much of Canada require that installed vehicle lifts be certified.
While certified vehicle lifts are identifiable by the gold “ALI Certified/Validated by ETL” label, certified accessories are not as recognizable. ALI provides a list of certified accessories online at www.ali-directory.org. The list is searchable by manufacturer, model number or rated capacity. (Tire Review/Akron)
