Kohler Bath Whirlpool K-870 - Manual (Page 11)

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Troubleshooting continued
7. Pump stops before
18 minutes.
A. GFCI or ELCB tripped. A. Identify source of fault, and correct.
Reset GFCI or ELCB.
B. Suction is blocked. B. Remove obstruction.
C. Jets are blocked. C. Remove blockage.
D. Motor overheated and protection
device activated.
D. Check for blockage at suction and/or
jets. Remove blockage and allow motor
to cool.
8. Pump does not
automatically stop
after 22 minutes.
A. 20-minute timer inadvertently
disabled.
A. See service manual.
9. Pump won’t turn
off when the power
button on user
A. Faulty user keypad. A. Replace user keypad. Refer to
installer/dealer.
button on user
keypad is pressed. B. Faulty control. B. Replace control. Refer to installer/dealer.
10. Pump operates but
variable speed
feature does not
A. Faulty motor/pump. A. Replace motor/pump. Refer to
installer/dealer.
feature does not
work.
B. Faulty control. B. Replace control. Refer to installer/dealer.
11. Bath water cools
while pump is
operating
A. Water temperature above 104_F
(40_C).
A. Allow bath water to cool.
operating.
B. Heater is turned off on user keypad. B. Turn heater on.
C. Wiring from heater to control is loose,
disconnected or damaged.
C. Check wiring for proper connections.
Refer to installer/dealer.
D. Faulty heater. D. Replace heater. Refer to installer/dealer.
E. Faulty control. E. Replace control. Refer to installer/dealer.
12. Noisy operation. A. Pump banding straps have not been
cut.
A. Cut pump banding straps with tin snips.
B. Dry or dislodged jet O-ring (squeal). B. Remove jet, replace and lubricate O-ring,
and reinstall jet.
13. Remote control (if
equipped) does not
o k
A. Batteries improperly installed or
dead.
A. Replace batteries.
q pp
work.
B. Antenna on wiring harness is
damaged.
B. Replace wiring harness. Refer to
installer/dealer.
C. Remote control not programmed
correctly.
C. See homeowners guide or service
manual.
D. Faulty remote control. D. Replace remote control.
E. Faulty control. E. Replace control. Refer to installer/dealer.