CAR LIFTS
Two-post car lift power supply: a voltage, phase and frequency checklist
Prepare a two-post car lift inquiry with verified site voltage, phase and frequency. Compare the quoted electrical version and installation documentation.
Confirm the electrical configuration before ordering
A two-post car lift quotation needs a complete power-supply specification, not just a voltage number. Before selecting a configuration, have the workshop electrician confirm the available voltage, phase and frequency at the intended installation location. Send these details to the supplier and request a written match for the exact equipment version.
This guide helps overseas buyers prepare an electrical procurement brief. It does not provide wiring instructions, breaker sizes or cable specifications. Those decisions require the selected lift documentation and a qualified installer familiar with the site and local requirements.
Keep voltage, phase and frequency as separate quotation fields
Write the three supply details separately in the inquiry. Do not infer single-phase or three-phase compatibility from a voltage figure alone, and do not assume that a motor offered for one frequency is suitable for another. If the site information is incomplete, mark it as awaiting electrician confirmation rather than choosing a version by guesswork.
For a distributor supplying several workshops, collect a separate brief for each destination. A country name is useful context, but the actual workshop supply still needs confirmation. A photograph of an existing machine label describes that machine; it is not, by itself, confirmation of the supply available for a new installation.
Read listed power options as an inquiry starting point
The confirmed BAOHUA EC500 product listing states 110 V, 220 V or 380 V power options. The separate BAOHUA 4.2T Two-Post Hydraulic Car Lift listing states 220 V or 380 V options. These listings help narrow an inquiry, but the buyer should still request the phase, frequency and supplied configuration for the chosen offer.
Do not treat a list of voltage options as a claim that one delivered unit automatically accepts every listed supply. Ask which version will be supplied, how it will be identified in the quotation, and which documents will accompany it. Do not transfer an electrical specification from another lift model.
Compare the motor, controls and installation documents together
Request the motor and control-system ratings for the quoted configuration, together with the matching installation manual and electrical diagram. Ask whether the proposed package has any separate electrical or utility requirements. Have the supplier identify included components and any items to be provided locally.
Ask the site electrician to review those documents before equipment approval. The review should identify the information needed for the supply connection, protection, isolation and earthing arrangements. Do not select these items from a generic online example or use a motor power figure as the complete installation specification.
Define the responsibilities before shipment
Keep a written division of responsibility between the equipment supplier, importer, site electrician and lift installer. Confirm who supplies the installation documents, who checks the site supply, and who completes the local electrical work and commissioning records. Clarify the scope in the quotation rather than assuming that installation is included.
Before shipment, request confirmation that the supplied version matches the accepted quotation. On arrival, the installer should check the delivered identification and documents against that agreement before connection or operation. If there is a mismatch, obtain clarification instead of attempting an unapproved conversion.
Use this short inquiry template
Send: destination country and workshop location; preferred lift model and quantity; available voltage; single-phase or three-phase supply; frequency; whether the site details have been verified by an electrician; and the installation documents needed for local review. Include any unresolved site questions as a separate list.
Ask BAOHUA to reply with the exact proposed electrical version, motor and control ratings, included supply scope, required site information and available installation documentation. Review vehicle fit and bay dimensions separately using the related guides below. Agree the complete configuration before placing the order.
Frequently asked questions
Is a voltage number enough to order a two-post lift?
No. Confirm voltage, phase and frequency, then request written compatibility for the exact equipment configuration and its installation documents.
Do multiple listed voltage options mean one lift accepts them all?
Do not assume that. Ask which electrical version will be supplied and how the motor and control ratings will be confirmed in the quotation.
Can this checklist determine my breaker or cable size?
No. A qualified electrician must use the selected equipment documentation, site conditions and applicable local requirements to determine the installation.
What should I do if the delivered rating differs from the quotation?
Ask the supplier and installer to resolve the discrepancy before connection or operation. Do not attempt an unapproved electrical conversion.
This guide supports early equipment planning. Final dimensions, specifications, installation instructions, supply scope, and applicable documents must be confirmed for the exact model and site before ordering.