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Genie DC and FE electric boom lifts (Z-60 DC, S-60 DC, Z-45 DC, Z-45 FE, Z-33/18 DC)

Genie error code 81-13 — Wall Powered Charger Error Codes — Battery does not take current

Message on the display: Wall Powered Charger Error Codes — Battery does not take current

Code 81-13 occurs in machines: Genie Z-60 DC.

warning / function limited

The Genie display shows code 81-13 with the message “Wall Powered Charger Error Codes — Battery does not take current”. It is a warning: some functions of the machine may be limited until the cause has been removed.

Possible causes

  • Battery voltage is detected but the charger is unable to charge the battery. This can be due to an electrical device connected between the charger and the battery, which passes through voltage but not current. Or if an algorithm is installed that does not require battery voltage then the charger can try to charge, but if it cannot supply current then this fault would be seen (Lithium application with a BMS perhaps).

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

Ensure the charger is properly connected to approved equipment (This error will automatically clear once the charger is reset by cycling DC.)

Source: Genie Service and Repair Manuals (Part No. 1307785, 1299608, 1297714, 1271125, 1268514), Fault Codes section.

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 81-13 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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