Important Information; Product Information; Electrical Requirements; Product Notices - Kohler K-1151 Installation Manual

Important Information

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a circuit protected by a Ground-Fault
Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. A licensed electrician should make all electrical connections.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING: Risk of injury or property damage. Please read all instructions thoroughly before
beginning installation, including the following requirements.
NOTICE: Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes.
Grounding is required. The unit should be installed by a qualified service representative, and grounded.
Building materials and wiring should be routed away from the blower motor body and other heat-producing
components of the unit.
Install to permit access for servicing.

Product Information

Electrical Requirements

The installation must have a Class A Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI protects against
line-to-ground shock hazard. Use a 120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz dedicated service for the bath with airjets.
NOTE: If the pump supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Product Notices

WARNING: Unauthorized modification may cause unsafe operation or affect performance of the
bath with airjets. Do not relocate the blower motor, or make other modifications to the system in the
absence of kit instructions, as this could adversely affect the performance and safe operation of the
bath with airjets. Kohler Co. shall not be liable under its warranty or otherwise for personal injury or
damage caused by any such unauthorized modification.
WARNING: Keep the area around the blower motor clean and free of debris. Ensure that the area
around the blower motor is free of sawdust, insulation, dirt, or other small loose debris. Such material
could clog the blower motor air ducts and reduce the air flow through the blower.

Factory-Assembled Features

Factory installed components include blower motor with power supply cord, check valve, air piping, user
keypad, and keypad cable. Other than power wiring and plumbing, no assembly is needed.

Connections and Service Access

NOTICE: Provide unrestricted service access to the blower motor. You must provide access for servicing
the blower motor and check valve. The access must be located immediately next to the blower motor.
Study the roughing-in information packed with the bath.
Before installation, ensure that there is proper access to the blower motor and final connections. If the blower
motor is installed in an enclosed area, an access panel is required at the blower motor. This panel should be
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