Troubleshooting - Kohler K-13460 Installation Manual

Troubleshooting

Symptoms Probable
Causes
1. No water A. Filter is
flow. plugged.
B. Sensor eyes
are dirty.
C. Water not
turned on.
D. Incorrect
installation.
E. The aerator
is plugged.
F. Sensor eyes
are scratched.
G. A flex hose
is kinked.
H. Batteries
have just been
replaced.
I. Battery life
expired.
J. Bleed hole
in diaphragm
is plugged or
debris exists
on the seal.
K. Solenoid is
broken.
Kohler Co.
Recommended Action
A. Clean or replace the filter.
B. Wipe the sensor eyes with a
damp soft cloth. Wipe dry with a
dry soft cloth.
C. Verify that the water supply is
turned on and that pressure is at
least 20 psi (137 kPa).
D. Verify that the faucet is
mounted as instructed in the
installation guide. Ensure that the
sensor eyes are above the rim of
the lavatory. Refer to the
installation instructions.
E. Remove and clean the aerator.
For calcium/mineral deposits, soak
the plastic insert in a 50:50 mix of
water and vinegar. Soak only the
plastic insert.
F. Replace the sensor assembly.
G. Check the flex hoses to make
certain they are not kinked. If a
flex hose is kinked, disconnect it,
straighten, and reconnect.
H. Wait 2 minutes after replacing
batteries as the sensor cycles
through the automatic sensing
distance.
I. Remove faucet from body and
replace batteries. Use two standard
AAA batteries.
J. Clean or replace the diaphragm.
K. Order a new solenoid service
kit.
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