Genie Z-80/60, Z-135/70, S-100, S-105, S-120, S-125: faults by source and type
Genie message — SAFETY SWITCH P38 — FAULT CHECK
This message occurs in machines: Genie Z-135/70.
blocking fault
The Genie display shows this message as “SAFETY SWITCH P38 — FAULT CHECK”. It is a blocking fault or a safety-related code: do not use the machine until the cause has been found and removed.
Effect on the machine: Display message on LCD P38 SAFETY SWITCH FAULT
Possible causes
The manual does not list the causes for this code: the service technician establishes them during diagnosis of the machine.
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
Recycle power and check wiring on circuit S137PLL (red/white) between SCON and TCON. Check SCON chart for possible faults.
Source: Genie Service Manual Z-80/60 (88619), Service and Repair Manuals Z-135/70 (1268557) and S-100/S-105/S-120/S-125 (102916), Control System Fault Codes tables.
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 the message 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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