Kohler Archer K-1124-RA-0 Homeowner's Manual - Page 6
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Troubleshooting Procedures (cont.)
Symptoms
3.
Whirlpool stops
automatically.
4. The motor starts but not
all jets function.
5.
Noisy pump operation.
6. Heater does not operate
(units with heaters only).
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Probable Causes
A. Pump has overheated and the
protection device has activated.
B. GFCI/RCD circuit has tripped.
A. Jets are closed.
B. Jets are blocked or trim ring
rotation is impeded.
C. Jets not installed correctly.
D. Pump is not supported correctly
and is cavitating.
A. The pump banding straps have
not been cut (models with support
blocks only).
A. No power to heater or it is not
connected to a separate outlet
from the pump.
B. The water temperature is above
104°F (40°C).
Recommended Action
A. Check for blockage at the motor
vents. Check for suction
blockage. Check for jet blockage.
Remove any blockage and allow
the motor to cool.
B. Identify source fault and correct.
Check that the GFCI/RCD has
not been tripped. If problem
persists, contact an electrician.
A. Rotate the jet trim ring
counterclockwise to
open/increase flow to the jets.
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. Reinstall the jet; check for any
O-ring damage.
D. Review the installation instructions
and verify that the pump is a the
appropriate height and that the
pump banding straps (when
applicable) have been cut.
A. Using tin snips, cut pump
banding straps.
A. Verify that the heater is
connected to a separate outlet
from the pump and that the
connection has power.
B. As a safety precaution, the heater
will not operate when the water
temperature is above 104°F
(40°C).
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