Troubleshooting Procedures - Kohler K-1151 Homeowner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Procedures

This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. A Kohler Authorized Service Representative or qualified
electrician should correct any electrical problems. For warranty service, contact your dealer or wholesale
distributor.
Symptoms
1. Bath with airjets does not start.
2. Blower motor starts, but there
are few or no bubbles.
3. Bath with airjets stops
automatically before 18
minutes.
4. Bath with airjets does not stop
automatically after 22 minutes.
5. Blower motor does not stop
when power button on user
keypad is pressed.
6. Blower motor operates but
variable speed feature does not
work.
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Probable Causes
A. No power to blower motor.
B. User keypad cable loose or
damaged.
C. User keypad does not work.
D. Blower motor does not work.
A. Blower motor is disconnected.
B. Leaks in harness connections
C. Blower motor air flow is
restricted.
A. GFCI or ELCB trips.
B. Motor overheated and
protection device activated.
A. Blower motor does not work.
A. User keypad cable loose or
damaged.
B. User keypad does not work.
A. User keypad cable loose or
damaged.
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Recommended Action
A. Set/reset GFCI or ELCB
breaker; check wiring. If the
problem persists, refer to
installer/dealer.
B. Check wire connections. If
necessary, replace user keypad
cable. Refer to installer/dealer.
C. Check wire connections.
Replace user keypad. Refer to
installer/dealer.
D. Replace blower motor. Refer to
installer/dealer.
A. Connect blower motor to air
harness.
B. Check for and repair any leaks.
C. Clean the area around the
blower motor. Ensure adequate
ventilation.
A. Identify source of fault and
correct. If the problem persists,
refer to installer/dealer.
B. Check for blockage at motor
vents. Remove blockage and
allow motor to cool.
A. Replace blower motor. Refer to
installer/dealer.
A. Check wire connections. If
necessary, replace user keypad
cable. Refer to installer/dealer.
B. Replace user keypad. Refer to
installer/dealer.
A. Check wire connections. If
necessary, replace user keypad
cable. Refer to installer/dealer.
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