Kohler K-1106, Installation Manual

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Troubleshooting Procedure (cont.)
Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action
B. Remove the access panel and
press the air switch, if you do not
hear a
″
click,
″
the air switch
tubing is loose or disconnected.
B. Check if the air switch tubing is
connected at both the
receiver/pump end and the air
switch. Reconnect if needed.
C. Air switch tubing is pinched or
kinked.
C. Adjust tubing to clear the
pinched/kinked area. If the
pinch/kink cannot be fixed, or
no noticeable pinch/kink is
apparent, puncture the tubing
with a tack and try the system
again.
D. Push button assembly is damaged. D. Replace the push button
assembly.
E. Pump has power and a
″
click
″
is
heard when the air switch is
pressed. Pump is defective.
E. Replace the pump.
F. The receiver in the pump is
defective.
F. Replace the receiver or pump.
G. System has a timer kit and the
pump is not switched to the ON
position.
G. Refer to the timer kit installation
instructions.
2. The system will start but
will not stay ON.
A. The receiver in the pump is
defective.
A. Replace the receiver or pump.
3. Whirlpool stops
automatically.
A. System includes an integral timer
and will turn off automatically
after 18 minutes.
A. Verify your system has an
integral timer, if yes, no
additional action is needed.
B. Pump has overheated and the
protection devices has activated.
B. Check for blockage at the motor
vents. Check for suction
blockage. Check for jet blockage.
Remove any blockage and allow
the motor to cool.
C. GFCI/ELCB circuit has tripped. C. Identify source fault and correct.
Check that the GFCI/ELCB has
not been tripped. If problem
persists, contact an electrician.
4. The motor starts but not
all jets fuction.
A. Jets are closed. A. Rotate the jet trim ring
counterclockwise to
open/increase flow to the jets.
B. Jets are blocked or trim ring
rotation is impeded.
B. Glue may be obstructing the jet
opening or preventing the jet
trim ring from rotating. Remove
the trim ring and remove excess
glue.
C. Jets not installed correctly. C. Reinstall the jet; check for any
O-ring damage.
D. Pump is not supported correctly
and is cavitating.
D. Review the installation
instructions and verify that the
pump is a the appropriate height
and tat the pump banding straps
(when applicable) have been cut.
5. Noisy pump operation. A. The pump banding straps have
not been cut (models with support
blocks only).
A. Using tin snips, cut pump
banding straps.
6. Heater does not operate
(units with heaters only).
A. No power to heater or it is not
connected to a separate outlet
from the pump.
A. Verify that the heater is
connected to a separate outlet
from the pump and that the
connection has power.
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