Kohler K-1106 Guide D'installation page 17

Troubleshooting (cont.)
Symptoms Probable Causes
1. Whirlpool A. No power to pump.
will not
start/stop.
B. Remove the access panel and press
C. Air switch tubing is pinched or
D. Push button assembly is damaged.
E. Pump has power and a "click" is
F.
2. The system A. The receiver in the pump is not
will start but
will not stay
ON.
3. Whirlpool A. Pump has overheated and the
stops
automatically.
B. GFCI/RCD circuit has tripped.
4. The motor A. Jets are closed.
starts but not
all jets
B. Jets are blocked or trim ring rotation
function.
C. Jets not installed correctly.
D. Pump is not supported correctly and
5. Noisy pump A. The pump banding straps have not
operation.
6. Heater does A. No power to heater or it is not
not operate
(units with
heaters only).
B. The water temperature is above 104°F
Kohler Co.
the air switch, if you do not hear a
"click," the air switch tubing is loose
or disconnected.
kinked.
heard when the air switch is pressed.
Pump is not operating.
The receiver in the pump is not
operating.
operating.
protection devices have activated.
is impeded.
is cavitating.
been cut (models with support blocks
only).
connected to a separate outlet from
the pump.
(40°C).
Recommended Action
A. Verify pump is plugged in and the
GFCI/RCD is not tripped. Verify the
outlet has power using a multi-meter or
by connecting a 110V item that you know
is working (lamp, radio, etc.) into the
outlet. Repair as needed.
B. Check if the air switch tubing is connected
at both the receiver/pump end and the air
switch. Reconnect if needed.
C. Adjust tubing to clear the pinched/kinked
area. If the pinch/kink cannot be fixed, or
no noticeable pinch/kink is apparent,
puncture the tubing with a tack and try
the system again.
D. Replace the push button assembly.
E. Replace the pump.
F. Replace the receiver or pump.
A. Replace the receiver or pump.
A. Check for blockage at the motor vents.
Check for suction blockage. Check for jet
blockage. Remove any blockage and allow
the motor to cool.
B. Identify source fault and correct. Check
that the GFCI/RCD has not been tripped.
If problem persists, contact a qualified
electrician.
A. Rotate the jet trim ring counterclockwise
to open/increase flow to the jets.
B. Glue may be obstructing the jet opening
or preventing the jet trim ring from
rotating. Remove the trim ring and
remove excess glue.
C. Reinstall the jet; check for any O-ring
damage.
D. Review the installation instructions and
verify that the pump is at the appropriate
height and that the pump banding straps
(when applicable) have been cut.
A. Using tin snips, cut pump banding straps.
A. Verify that the heater is connected to a
separate outlet from the pump and that
the connection has power.
B. As a safety precaution, the heater will not
operate when the water temperature is
above 104°F (40°C).
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