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Genie S-85 XC FE/E, S-60 DC, Z-60 DC: drive motor controllers

Genie error code 0x2220 — Main Contactor Welded

Message on the display: Main Contactor Welded

Code 0x2220 occurs in machines: Genie S-85 XC FE, S-85 XC E, Z-60 DC, S-60 DC.

blocking fault

Flash pattern 3-8 (flash code 0x38).

Description from the Genie service manual, in the original wording.

Effect on the machine: ShutdownVehicle: ShutdownMotor ShutdownMainContactor ShutdownEMBrake ShutdownThrottle FullBrake ShutdownPump

Possible causes

  • Main contactor tips are welded closed.
  • Motor phase U or V is disconnected or open.
  • An alternate voltage path (such as an external circuit to B+) is providing a current to the capacitor bank (B+ connection terminal).

What you can do

Switch the machine off with the emergency stop and switch it on again. If the code comes back, do not use the machine and call service.

Solution from the manual

Set: Just prior to the main contactor closing, the capacitor bank voltage (B+ connection terminal) was loaded (via the motor) for a short time and the voltage did not discharge, indicating a direct-contact to the battery (i.e., Main tips are welded closed). Clear:Reset Controller.

Source: Genie Service and Repair Manuals (Part No. 1337498, 1307785, 1299608), drive controller code table.

The descriptions are quoted from the manufacturer's service documentation and are for guidance only. Clearing codes, calibrations and repairs are carried out by a qualified service technician according to the manual for the specific serial number. A machine with an active blocking code must not be used until the cause has been removed.

Does code 0x2220 not go away?

RK Rental services Genie lifts at our workshop or on site at the customer's premises (construction site, factory, warehouse). We read the code, remove the cause and select the parts by serial number.

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