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Kohler K-1914 Installation Manual

Kohler K-1914 Installation Manual

Rising wall bath with airjets
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Rising Wall Bath with Airjets
K-1914
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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Rising Wall Bath with Airjets K-1914 Français, page ″Français-1″ Español, página ″Español-1″ 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    flow through the blower. NOTICE: This product contains an automatic water purge mode that turns the blower on for 2 minutes approximately 30 minutes after the unit is turned on and drains. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 3: Factory-Assembled Features

    Before installation, ensure 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 18″ (457 mm) wide and 14″ (356 mm) high minimum. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    • Crowbar or small pry bar • Metal Shims • Masking Tape • Pencil • Drop cloth or Hex Wrenches protective material • Standard wood working tools and materials Removable 7/16", 9/16" and 7/8" Silicone Bolt Adhesive Open-end wrenches Sealant 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    IMPORTANT! If the installation site is in an area where frequent or prolonged power outages occur, Kohler Co. recommends that a minimum 350 VA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be installed as a backup power source to the bath controller. The UPS will ensure that door functionality is not compromised in the event of a power outage.

  • Page 6: Parts Identification

    Mounting Cover (RH) Bracket Trim Cap Trim Cap Cover (LH) Wall (LH) Product ID Label Blower Controller Counterweight Guide (Power Supply) Drain Valve for Secondary Drain Receptor Tray Receptor Tray Drain Support Frame Access Panel Parts Identification 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 7: Construct The Framing

    NOTICE: Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes. If the installation site is in an area where frequent or prolonged power outages occur, Kohler Co. recommends that a minimum 350 VA Uninteruptable Power Source (UPS) be installed as a backup power source for the bath controller.
  • Page 8 30″ (762 mm) to 31″ (787 mm) Full disassembly is likely. Follow all steps in this manual. Less than 30″ (762 mm) The door open needs to be enlarged to a minimum of 31″ (762 mm). 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 9: Confirm The Correct Cutout

    If the cutout is too small, the receptor tray will be too high. The counterweights will strike the receptor tray when the door is raised and the door seals will not inflate. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 10: Install The Drain Lines And Rough Plumbing

    P-traps into a single 3″ or larger drain line. Install the plumbing lines following the valve and trim manufacturer’s instructions. Recommended supply fittings and locations are shown above. Use 3/4″ valves for optimal fill time. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 11 Install the receptor tray drain line and P-trap. Install the sidewall drain line and P-trap. Install the slotted overflow drain line and P-trap. Install the water supply line which will connect to the accumulator. Do not connect at this time. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 12: Remove The Shipping Brackets

    NOTE: Refer to the diagram in the ″Product Identification″ section to identify major components when needed. Remove and discard the shipping brackets. Take care not to strip the screw heads. If the bath can be moved into place without disassembling it, go directly to the ″Position the Bath″ section. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 13: Remove The Door

    The bath can sometimes be moved into place fully assembled. If the bath can be moved into place without performing these steps, go directly to ″Position the Bath.″ Remove the Door CAUTION: The door will be heavy and difficult to lift until the counterweights are installed. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 14 NOTE: The roller assembly on the drain side of the door will remain attached. Squeeze the door handle and pivot the door out of the track on the side opposite the drain. Remove the door and carefully set it aside. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 15: Remove The Pulley Assemblies And Mounting Brackets

    Remove the pulley assembly from the other side of the bath. Remove the Mounting Bracket Remove the four blue screws from the drain side of the bath. Take care not to strip the screw heads. Remove the mounting bracket from the drain side of the bath. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 16 Remove the Pulley Assemblies and Mounting Brackets (cont.) Remove the four blue screws from the other side of the bath. Take care not to strip the screw heads. Remove the mounting bracket from the other side of the bath. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 17: Remove The Receptor Tray

    Remove each of the screws securing the receptor tray to the frame. Take care not to strip the screw heads. Carefully remove the receptor tray by rotating it down and out away from the counterweight guides. Set the receptor tray aside in a safe place. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 18: Disconnect The Components

    IMPORTANT! Be careful not to strip or damage the screws when removing them. When the bath is reattached they will be reused, as will the original holes in each of the wood blocks. Disassemble the bath from the support frame at the four brackets by removing the two screws. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 19 Disconnect the Components (cont.) Carefully lift the bath clear of the frame and set it aside. Temporarily secure any loose wires and protect them from being damaged. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 20: Position The Bath

    IMPORTANT! If the installation site is in an area where frequent or prolonged power outages occur, Kohler Co. recommends that a minimum 350 VA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be installed as a backup power source for the bath controller (not needed for the blower).
  • Page 21 Move the Bath Into the Stud Pocket Install the outlet drain in the footwell to the bath following the instructions supplied with the drain. Move the assembled bath into the final installation position in the stud pocket. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 22: Level And Secure The Bath

    Repeat until the bath is level. Check each of the leveling feet and confirm they make firm contact with the metal shims and subfloor. Secure the bath to the studs with nails or screws, using the nailing-in flange. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 23: Attach The Water Supply To The Accumulator

    11. Attach the Water Supply to the Accumulator All Installations Attach the water supply line to the water accumulator at the inlet (3/4″ NPT). Move the drain line out of the way if the receptor tray needs to be reinstalled. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 24: Install The Receptor Tray

    Make sure the subfloor cutout is large enough to prevent any contact with the backside of the receptor at or near the drain. Reconnect the receptor tray to the frame using the existing holes and the screws that were removed previously. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 25 2-1/2″ (64 mm) air gap (typically required by code) to protect against back siphoning. IMPORTANT! Cover the receptor tray with protective material to avoid damaging it. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 26: Install The Mounting Brackets And Pulley Assemblies

    Use the four previously removed blue screws to secure the mounting bracket to the bath. Adjust the mounting bracket so it is centered in the slots or out as far as the slots allow. Tighten the screws. Repeat with the second mounting bracket. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 27 Secure the pulley assembly to the mounting bracket with the previously removed red screws. Repeat with the second pulley assembly. Reconnect the limit switch wires, making sure they do not interfere with the pulleys or cables as they move. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 28: Install The Door

    If necessary loosen the blue mounting bracket screws on one or both sides. Retighten the blue screws when the roller assembly is in place. Reinstall the cover plate on the base of the door and secure with the screw(s) previously removed. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 29: Attach The Counterweights

    Position each pulley cable over both pulleys. On the drain side of the bath, remove the support shims and carefully lower the counterweights. On the side of the bath opposite the drain, remove the support shims and carefully lower the counterweights. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 30 If the counterweights contact the receptor tray, make sure the cable is positioned over both pulleys. Make sure the counterweights function smoothly. They should not make any contact with the bath. If the counterweights make contact with the bath, check to make sure the bath is level. Adjust level as needed. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 31: Connect The Components

    Reconnect the wire from the blower motor to the user keypad. Reconnect the outlet nut to the blower motor and hand tighten only. Do not overtighten. NOTE: Port J5 should remain unused. Connect the door power at controllers J6 and J7. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 32: Adjust The Bath Door

    If the door shimmies more when it is fully raised, adjust the top of each mounting bracket inward using the bottom screw as a pivot point. NOTE: When properly adjusted the door should move up and down using one finger. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 33 Recheck the door movement, using one finger to move the door up and down. When properly adjusted the door should move up and down using one finger. Adjust the mounting bracket and/or pulley assemblies as needed. Repeat until the door operates smoothly. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 34: Seal/Drain System Electrical Connections

    Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current Device (RCD). Do not remove the plug grounding pins. Do not use grounding adapters. NOTE: The model number is printed on a label near the controller. This label also identifies the electrical rating. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 35 If leaking is still observed, adjust the door inward using the slots in the pulley assembly. Test again and continue these steps or consult the ″Troubleshooting″ section included in this document. Do not drain the bath. Proceed to the next section to confirm airjet operation. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 36: Heated Surface Electrical Connections (Some Models)

    Plug the power supply into this outlet. Test the Heated Surface Feature Check all electrical connections and make sure the electrical power to the bath is on. Operate the heated surface user keypad to test the temperature settings. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 37: Confirm Airjet Operation

    Press the [Down] arrow. Verify that the heat indicator turns orange and the temperature decreases. Press the [Down] arrow a second time. Verify that the heat indicator turns yellow and the temperature decreases. Press the [Power] icon to turn the heater OFF. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

  • Page 38: Confirm Heated Surface Operation (Some Models)

    Press the [Down] arrow. Verify that the heat indicator turns orange and the temperature decreases. Press the [Down] arrow a second time. Verify that the heat indicator turns yellow and the temperature decreases. Press the [Power] icon to turn the heater OFF. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 39: Install The Trim Caps And Access Panel

    NOTE: The brush seal, located on the bottom of the door, is designed to disperse water released when the seal deflates, eliminating splashing beyond the receptor tray. If the seal is adjusted incorrectly water may splash beyond the receptor tray or it may interfere with the access panel. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 40 Adjust the bottom slotted access panel bracket toward the back as needed to eliminate any contact between the brush seal and access panel as the door is raised and lowered. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.

  • Page 41: Install The Finished Wall

    Install the faucet trim according to the instructions packed with the trim. Troubleshooting This section is for general aid only. A Kohler Co. Authorized Service Representative or qualified electrician should correct any electrical problems. For warranty service, call 1-800-4KOHLER from within the USA and Canada, or 001-800-456-4537 from within Mexico.
  • Page 42 B. User keypad does not work. B. Replace user keypad. C. Blower motor does not work. C. Replace blower motor. 7. Automatic purge cycle A. Blower motor does not work. A. Replace blower motor. does not occur. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 43 4. Bath will not fill all the A. The water supply connection is A. Reseal the water inlet connections way to overflow. loose or damaged. and reconnect them. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 44 Call the Customer Care Center the door are loose. using the information on the back page of this manual. The primary or secondary seal Check the inflated seal for air leaks is leaking air. using soapy water. Replace if needed. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 45 A2. If the error code is still activated or reoccurs another problem exists. Unplug the power and call the Customer Care Center using the information provided on the back page of this manual. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 46 5 times wait 3 seconds, then tap the switch 11 times within a 5 second span the controller should beep 3 to 5 times to indicate the issue has been resolved, then go quiet. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 47 B. Level sensor wires are too close B. Separate the level probe wires at together, resulting in both ends. interference. C. One or both of the level sensors C. Firmly connect the level sensor are not properly connected. wires to the controller. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 48 D. The air pressure switch is not D. The air pressure switch needs to be working or is leaking air. replaced. Call the Customer Care Center using the information provided on the back page of this manual. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 49 C1. Adjust the limit switch/switches switches are not making contact until contact is made. or are damaged. C2. The limit switch/switches need to be replaced. Call the Customer Care Center using the information provided on the back page of this manual. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 50 G. The drain valve is not working. G. Replace the drain valve or call the Customer Care Center using the information provided on the back page of this manual. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 51 A. Attach the counterweight(s). raised position. not attached. B. Door bumper needs adjustment. B. Adjust the door bumper as needed. C. The mounting bracket is not C. Adjust the mounting brackets adjusted properly. inward using the slots. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...
  • Page 52 B. Heater/insulation loose on the B. Secure the heater/insulation to the bath. bath. C. Heat indicator is yellow or C. Press the [Up] arrow to increase orange. temperature. 1128535-2-G Kohler Co.
  • Page 53 Heat indicator is blinking A. Heating system needs to be A. Press the [Power] icon to turn the yellow. reset. power OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the power ON. B. Temperature sensor does not B. Replace the heater. work. Kohler Co. 1128535-2-G...

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