UL 201

Abstract

These requirements cover garage equipment, rated not more than 600 volts, for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. <br>These requirements cover equipment used in servicing and repairing automobiles, such as dynamometers, battery testers, roll-up brake lathes, distributor testers, driveway signals, engine analyzers, exhaust emissions testers, generator-alternator-regulator testers, growlers, ignition testers, rectifier diode testers, timing lights, fluid changing equipment, tire changers, tune-up testers, wheel alignment and balance equipment, and other similar equipment primarily for use in garages and service stations. <br>Garage equipment intended for use in Class I, Division 1, and Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, is investigated under these requirements, and, in addition, is investigated with respect to its acceptability for the particular application. <br>This standard covers only the electrical requirements for automotive lifts. All other requirements for automotive lifts, including such additional electrical requirements for automotive lifts that are intended to be installed out-of-doors, are included in ANSI/ALI ALCTV, Standard for Automotive Lifts &#8211; Safety Requirements for the Construction, Testing, and Validation. <br>This standard covers only the electrical requirements for portable automotive lift devices. All other requirements for portable automotive lift devices are included in ANSI/ASME PALD, Safety Standard for Portable Automotive Lift Devices. <br>These requirements do not cover arc-welders, automotive battery chargers, electric automotive tools, vacuum cleaners, equipment using refrigerants, equipment that has no electrical connection, or other equipment that is covered by individual requirements.