Kohler K-1188 Guide D'installation page 18

Troubleshooting Procedures (cont.)
Symptoms
3. Water does not
cascade evenly over
the entire bathing
well rim.
4. Unit stops
automatically before
18 minutes.
5. Noisy operation.
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Probable Causes
B. Water does not cover the
overflow channel sensors.
C. "On/Off" control switch
does not light up or flash
when the unit is running
or filled as required.
D. Pump/motor does not
work.
E. Control does not work.
A. Unit is not level.
B. Bathing well ports are
blocked.
C. Metal suction screen is
blocked.
A. GFCI/ELCB trips.
B. Motor overheated and
protection device activated.
C. Water level drops below
the overflow channel
sensors during operation
("yellow" ring will be
flashing on pump switch).
A. Metal suction screen is not
in place over the plastic
suction cover.
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Recommended Action
B. Fill the bathing well until
water flows over the
bathing well rim, into the
overflow channel, and
covers the overflow
channel sensors.
Suggested fill level is to
the drain overflow.
C. Check the wiring or
replace the "On/Off"
control switch. Refer to
the installer/dealer.
D. Rebuild or replace the
pump/motor. Refer to the
installer/dealer.
E. Check the wiring or
replace the control. Refer
to the installer/dealer.
A. Level the unit by using
the wrench provided to
turn the adjustable feet up
or down as needed.
B. Remove blockage.
C. Clean the metal suction
screen.
A. Identify the source of the
fault and correct. Refer to
the installer/dealer.
B. Check for blockage of the
motor vent. Allow the
motor to cool, then
remove the blockage.
Check for a plugged metal
suction screen, and allow
the motor to cool before
restarting.
Check for blockage of the
bathing well ports.
Remove the blockage, and
allow the motor to cool
before restarting.
C. Fill the bathing well until
water flows over the
bathing well rim, into the
overflow channel, and
covers the overflow
channel sensors.
Suggested fill level is to
the drain overflow. Make
sure the bath drain seals
properly.
A. Position the metal suction
screen over the plastic
suction cover to prevent
cavitation.
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