CLi Membership Requirements

Members of AFL’s Certified Link Installer (CLi™) Program are expected to adhere to the requirements in both obtaining and renewing their CLi certification. The following are requirements for each CLi member:

• Training – Installers seeking membership in AFL'ss CLi program must attend specific AFL technical training courses.
• Member Profile – Prior to becoming an authorized member of the CLi program, installers must complete the member profile.
• Contract – Approved members must sign the AFL'ss CLi Contract.
• Multiple Locations – CLi certification is completed for a specific location. In the event the installer has multiple locations, each location that desires membership must complete the applicable CLi training requirements.
• Continuous Training – CLi members are required to participate in recertification training every 18 months.
• Qualified Personnel – In order to qualify for AFL’s CLi Extended Warranty Program, qualified personnel must be on-site during installation.
• 25-Year Warranty Program – CLi members may submit qualifying projects for AFL’s 25-Year Warranty Program. Project documentation must be reviewed under the signature of a registered CLi member. If approved, AFL will issue an Extended Warranty Certificate and warranty registration number.
• Membership Renewal – CLi membership is renewed every 18 months. Per the terms of the CLi Contract, AFL reserves the right to terminate membership for the following reasons:
  • Failure to complete Continuous Training requirements
  • Violation of the CLi contract
  • Violation of AFL’s standard installation procedures
  • End-user complaints regarding installer’s performance
  • Annual purchases less than $50,000