
Models EW1020, EW1220
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
15 EW-IOM-A.doc Rev.2024/01/30
OPERATION PROCEDURE
SAFETY NOTICES AND DECALS
This product is furnished with graphic safety
warning labels, which are reproduced on page 3
of these instructions. Do not remove or deface
these warning labels or allow them to be removed
or defaced. For your safety, and the safety of
others, read and understand all of the safety
notices and decals included.
OWNER/EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
This lift has been designed and constructed
according to ANSI/ALI ALCTV standard. The
standard applies to lift manufacturers, as well as to
owners and employers. The owner/employer’s
responsibilities as prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALOIM,
are summarized below. For exact wording refer to the
actual standard provided with this manual in the
literature pack.
The Owner/Employer shall ensure that lift operators
are qualified and that they are trained in the safe use
and operation of the lift using the manufacturer’s
operating instructions; ALI/SM, ALI Lifting it Right
safety manual; ALI/ST, ALI Safety Tips card;
ANSI/ALI ALOIM, American National Standard for
Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation,
Inspection and Maintenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI
Uniform Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in case
of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting
Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging
Lifts.
The Owner/Employer shall establish procedures to
periodically inspect the lift in accordance with the lift
manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM,
American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-
Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and the employer shall ensure that the
lift inspectors are qualified and that they are
adequately trained in the inspection of the lift.
The Owner/Employer shall establish procedures to
periodically maintain the lift in accordance with the lift
manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM,
American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-
Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and the employer shall ensure that the
lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they
are adequately trained in the maintenance of the lift.
The Owner/Employer shall maintain the periodic
inspection and maintenance records recommended
by the manufacturer or ANSI/ALI ALOIM, American
National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety
Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance.
The Owner/Employer shall display the lift
manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM, ALI
Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST, ALI Safety
Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM, American National
Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements
for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and in the
case of frame engaging lift, ALI/LP-GUIDE,
Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for
Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous location in
the lift area convenient to the operator.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your garage equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from
touching hot parts.
3. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate
equipment in the vicinity of open containers
of flammable liquids (gasoline).
4. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from moving parts.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use
only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
6. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS