Kohler K-1154 Installation Manual - Page 13
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Troubleshooting (cont.)
Symptoms
1.
Whirlpool does not start
or stop.
2. Motor starts, not all jets
are functioning.
3. Whirlpool stops
automatically before 18
minutes.
4. Pump does not prime.
(Models with support
blocks only.)
5. Noisy operation.
6. Heater does not operate.
("H" models only)
Kohler Co.
Probable Causes
A. No power to motor.
B. Air hose is loose or disconnected.
C. Air hose is pinched or kinked.
D. Part(s) of the push button
assembly is/are damaged.
E. Push button has grease in the
bleed area.
F.
Air hose is damaged.
G. Motor/pump does not work.
A. Jet is closed.
B. Jet not installed correctly.
C. Jets are blocked.
A. The GFCI or RCD trips.
B. Suction blocked.
C. Jets are blocked.
D. Motor overheated and protection
device activated.
A. Pump shimmed too high.
A. Pump banding straps have not
been cut. (Models with support
blocks only.)
B. Jet O-ring dislodged.
A. No power to heater.
B. Water temperature exceeds 104°F
(40°C).
C. Heater does not work.
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Recommended Action
A. Check that the pump and heater
are plugged in and that the GFCI
or RCD is switched to the correct
position. Plug in or reset the
GFCI/RCD as needed.
B. Check that the hose is connected
at both the receiver/pump end
and to the air switch. Reconnect
if needed.
C. Adjust hose to clear the
pinched/kinked area. If the
tubing is pinched/kinked and
cannot be readjusted, or no
noticeable pinch/kink is
apparent, poke a small hole in
the tubing with a tack and try
the system again.
D. Replace the push button
assembly.
E. Disassemble the push button
assembly and wipe away any
excess grease. Reassemble the
button and retry the system.
F.
Replace the air hose.
G. Rebuild or replace motor/pump.
A. Rotate jet trim ring
counterclockwise to open.
B. Reinstall jet; check for O-ring
damage.
C. Remove blockage.
A. Identify source of fault, and
correct.
B. Remove obstruction.
C. Remove blockage.
D. Check for blockage at motor
vents. Remove blockage and
allow motor to cool.
Check for suction blockage.
Remove blockage and allow
motor to cool.
Check for jet blockage. Remove
blockage and allow motor to
cool.
A. Lower pump support bracket.
A. Cut pump banding straps with
tin snips.
B. Remove jet, replace and lubricate
O-ring, and reinstall jet.
A. Reset the GFCI or RCD.
B. Allow water to cool and heater
will reengage.
C. Replace heater.
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