Kohler K-163 Installation Manual page 16

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Troubleshooting Procedures (cont.)
Symptoms
2. Motor starts, not all jets
are functioning.
3. Footbath stops
automatically before 18
minutes.
4. Noisy operation.
1063564-2-D
Probable Causes
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 is not installed correctly.
C. Jets are blocked.
A. The GFCI trips.
B. Suction is blocked.
C. Jets are blocked.
D. Motor overheated and protection
device activated.
A. The pump banding straps have
not been cut.
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Recommended Action
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. Using tin snips, cut the pump
banding straps.
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