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112766–2–

AA 

(0993)

Kohler Co., Kohler, WI

SERVICE PROCEDURES

If cause of problem is unknown, see troubleshooting chart
first. Then refer to procedure by component assembly
subheading.

Use clean strap wrench to remove showerhead from
shower arm. Blow water out of showerhead with air.

For any flow/performance problem, the first item to check
is the inlet screen and flow control located in the ball joint.

BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

Gently pry up edge of the inlet screen using thin-bladed
screwdriver.

Remove and clean screen. With screen removed, visually
inspect the three orifice holes in the flow control.

If holes in flow control require cleaning, use a toothpick or
similar thin, pointed tool to clean the three holes.

NOTE: The flow control is press fit into place and cannot
be removed.

Fig. #5

Ball Joint

Screen

Ball Joint

Orifice Holes

Flow Control

AERATOR HOUSING
(THREE-WAY MODELS ONLY)

Using the special tool provided, insert prongs into aerator
housing holes on face of showerhead. Turn tool
counterclockwise to remove aerator housing.

Fig. #6

Showerhead

Showerhead Tool

Remove rubber gasket and aerator plate. Turn housing
over, letting aerator fall out. Clean both sides of aerator.

Replace aerator into aerator housing, aligning notch in
aerator with keyway in aerator housing.

Replace aerator plate with small diameter ring facing up.
Replace gasket. Unless proceeding to front housing
assembly service, replace assembly into showerhead. Do
not overtighten.

Fig. #7

Aerator Housing

Aerator Plate

Gasket

Aerator

Summary of Contents for MASTERSHOWER Series

Page 1: ...o proper installation read all operating and safety instructions All information in these instructions is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Kohler Co reserves the right to make changes in product characteristics packaging or availability at any time with out notice TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED 1 2 shower ell and nipple Adjustable wrench Strap wrench Threa...

Page 2: ...thread sealant on threads of shower arm nipple Thread showerhead onto shower arm nipple Tighten us ing clean strap wrench Fig 3 Shower Arm Showerhead Nipple OPERATION Check showerhead for smooth operation For three way showerhead grasp the outer ring of the showerhead and gently rotate clockwise or counterclockwise There are two small detents within the outer ring to provide the three operating po...

Page 3: ...othpick or similar thin pointed tool to clean the three holes NOTE The flow control is press fit into place and cannot be removed Fig 5 Ball Joint Screen Ball Joint Orifice Holes Flow Control AERATOR HOUSING THREE WAY MODELS ONLY Using the special tool provided insert prongs into aerator housing holes on face of showerhead Turn tool counterclockwise to remove aerator housing Fig 6 Showerhead Showe...

Page 4: ... smooth operation Fig 8 Thrust Washer Diffuser TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Low flow or poor performance A Clogged inlet screen A Inspect and clean or replace screen in ball joint assembly B Clogged flow control B Inspect and clean orifice holes in flow control of ball joint assembly or replace ball joint 2 Poor spray pattern on regular spray A Clogged spray rin...

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