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Inspection Station Requirement for State of NH: Headlight Aimers

Symtech SCA-1 Headlight Aimer

ISymtech SCA-1 Headlight Aimerf you've been approached by the State of NH pertaining to headlight aimers they are in such demand, even the manufacturer is way behind. We have orders coming in for the SCA-1 Symtech headlight aimer, please contact us if you have a need at 603-234-2612. We can verify the delay in obtaining the product due to the demand that's been placed. Headlight aiming is part of inspection process and is required by the state. This is not only a NH requirement, but other states as well. Please see the end of this blog for a list of states that require headlight aimers. We have been flooded with calls at this time. We have an order of 10 coming in, and have already sold 8. We would be glad to add you to our list for when they come in. Call Clark at 603-234-2612. Our shipment of 10 will arrive to our shop by August 1.

UPDATE: We have placed a second order that will be in later in August.

Saf-C 3206.02 Minimum Space Requirements Each inspection station shall:

  • Have a testing space that has no obstructions and is large enough for a mechanic to walk around a vehicle with its doors open;
  • Be a minimum of 12 feet by 25 feet in length, if the station inspects motor vehicles;
  • Be a minimum of 12 feet by 50 feet in length, if the station is equipped with a headlight testing screen or board; and
  • Be a minimum of 8 feet by 12 feet in length, if the station inspects only motorcycles

Saf-C 3206.04 Tools and Equipment Each inspection station shall have the following tools and equipment: A brake drum gage; A gauging device to measure the thickness of brake pads; A ball joint gauge; A lift or jack, capable of hoisting a vehicle to check its: Ball joints; Suspension linkage; Wheel play; Exhaust system; Undercarriage; and Frame of the vehicle; Tools necessary for the proper assembly and disassembly of any parts, which shall include: Hammers; Portable lights; Socket sets, including metric sizes; Wrenches, including open and box end; Screwdrivers; and Electrical test lights; Headlight aimer(s) or headlight board capable of determining the proper headlight angle of all vehicles to be inspected; Tint meter, if the station inspects vehicles with tinted glass; An on-board diagnostic scan tool capable of communicating with all model year 1996 or newer on-board diagnostic equipped light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks; and any other tools necessary to conduct a proper vehicle inspection. 

Additional Tools for Motorcycle Inspection Stations

  • Wheel truing stand.
  • Drive chain tool.
  • Decibel meter.
  • Assorted bulbs and lenses.
  • Center punches.

Information courtesy of Inspection Station Requirements posted on NH.gov. STATE APPROVED HEADLIGHT AIMER USA regulated states - headlamp alignment include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, and West Virginia.

Headlamp Alignment Frequently Asked Questions
Reposted from symtechcorp.com Why do I need an Optical Headlamp Aligner? Optical headlamp alignment is the measurement of the position of the lamp by means of an electronic or mechanical system. The Symtech systems are designed around and incorporate a precision lens, which has a prescribed focal length. Systems of this nature measure the light emitted from the lamp and assess the position of the light at 25 feet in front of the vehicle. Previous to 1990, all lamps were manufactured with aiming nibs, that is, the bumps on the outer lens of the lamp that destroyed your bug sponge when washing the vehicle. The nibs were for the distinct purpose of registering and positioning a mechanical alignment system to the lamp lens using suction cups. Aiming pads were on all US headlamps until 1991. The Grand Prix was the first onto the market without aiming pads and utilized level vials. This has rendered the mechanical alignment devices with the suction cups obsolete. Today, most automobiles are manufactured with headlamps that do not have aiming nibs and the truck market is gradually moving in that direction. All Symtech systems can align lamps with or without aiming pads. Do Symtech Corporation Headlamp Alignment Systems meet the required standard? The SCA1, HBA5 and CVA3EZ have all been found to meet the requirements of the SAE Standards. Due to certain characteristics the BCA 4 will not meet specifications of the state and federal standards. Can the Symtech Corporation systems align all types of headlamps? All our systems can align all of the past, present and what we understand as the future of forward lighting systems. This includes high beam, low beam and fog/auxiliary lighting for both foreign and domestic automobiles. Are the Symtech Corporation systems approved for State Inspection Programs? The LCA2, LCA2EZ and CVA3EZ are approved in all states with the exception of Virginia and Maryland, where electronic optical systems such as the PLA11, PLA12 and HBA5 are specifically required. Are optical systems difficult to operate? Not if they are DESIGNED for ease of use. Symtech optical systems require less training, in fact, most all questions can be answered by a phone call. This means less time to perform a headlamp alignment. For example, checking alignment on a two headlamp application can be performed in less than 2 minutes if no adjustment is required. What about calibration of the units? All Symtech systems allow for calibration in the field by the operator. NO return to the manufacturer for costly calibration assurances and no down time. Do I have to dedicate a specific area for headlamp alignment? NO! All Symtech systems utilize a laser accurate floor slope assessment system. Electronic systems incorporate rechargeable power supplies making our equipment a highly portable system to be used throughout the shop. What is the warranty for Symtech Headlamp Alignment Systems? All systems are warranted for one full year from date of purchase. However, warranty does not apply to equipment that has been subjected to misuse, neglect or accident. How do I purchase a Symtech Optical headlamp Alignment System? Clark Heintz Tools & Equipment is located at 678 Rte 3A in Bow, NH. He can be reached by phone at 603-234-2612. Here is a link to our SCA-1 Headlamp Alignment System.
FEATURED PRODUCT: SETTING UP THE SYMTECH SCA 1 ISOCOLOR HEADLAMP AIMER

HERE IS A QUICK SUMMARY OF HOW TO SET UP YOUR SCA 1 HEADLAMP AIMER: 1. Setting the floor slope

  • Lower the optical head to about 1 foot off the floor.
  • Level optical head by rotating eccentric wheel at rear of base until level vial registers "level."
  • Place the laser in position on top of the optical head and turn laser on.
  • At center of front wheels of vehicle, measure the distance from the floor to where the laser strikes the measuring device.
  • At center of rear wheel of vehicle, measure the point where the laser strikes the measuring device.
  • If the measurements are not the same, the floor has a slope and adjustments are needed.
  • Rotate the floor slope handle left or right on the eccentric wheel until laser strikes the measuring device at the same heights as it did at the front wheel.
  • Move to the center of the front wheel and measure the point where the laser strikes the measuring device.
  • If both front and wheel measurements are the same, record the position of the eccentric wheel. If measurements at the front and rear wheels are NOT the same, note the front wheel measurement.
  • Move to the center of the rear wheel and rotate the eccentric wheel so laser strikes the measuring device at the same height as front wheel measurement, then measure the height of the laser at the front wheel again.
  • Repeat this process until both front and rear wheel measurements are the same.
  • When both measurements are the same, make note of the floor slope number for this bay.
  • Turn off the laser and store in a safe place.

2. Headlamp Alignment

  • Turn the sighting unit until you can see the front edge of the optical head through sight lens.
  • If the line on the lens does not line up with front edge of optical head, loosen thumbscrews and align lens.
  • Tighten thumbscrews.
  • Position SCA 1 approximately 12" in front of headlamp to be aligned.
  • Set the floor slope to proper setting for current bay.
  • Align SCA 1 to vehicle using the sight window and 2 common points on vehicle.
  • Turn on the headlamps and move the optical head up, down, left, and right, until the light is centered on the optical head lens.
  • Adjust headlamp until the pattern on the ISO screen is in the proper position. *Proper position is centering the most inner area of color over the appropriate white dot of low beam or high beam.

***REPEAT THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS FOR THE NEXT HEADLAMP We now have IN STOCK the Symtech SCA 1 ISOColor Headlight Aimer. The SCA 1 Headlight Aimer is an easy-to-use, precise method of headlamp alignment featuring new ISOColor technology for accuracy. Features of the SCA ISOColor Headlight Alignment System Include: ISOColor Technology Laser Floor Slope Measurement Field Calibration Adjustable Height Accurate and Repeatable Alignment Compact and Portable Non Electric Rotational Mast Durable and Lightweight Call Clark 603-234-2612