Kohler K-1457 Assembly instructions

Homeowners Guide

Bath with Airjets

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K-1457

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Important Information

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not permit children to use this unit unless they are

closely supervised at all times.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the

whirlpool.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Do not permit electric appliances (such as a hair dryer, lamp,

telephone, radio, or television) within 5’ (1.5 m) of this bath with airjets.

WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal

hyperthermia. Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs

when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body

temperature of 98.6°F (37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal

temperature of the body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia

include: (a) failure to perceive heat, (b) failure to recognize the need to exit the bath, (c)

unawareness of impending hazard, (d) fetal damage in pregnant women, (e) physical inability to

exit the bath, and (f) unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.

An equipment grounding terminal is provided in the ﬁeld wiring compartment. To reduce the risk of electric

shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply panel with a

conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this bath with airjets.

A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior of the blower motor or control within this unit to

permit connection of a bonding conductor between this unit and all other exposed metal in the vicinity, as

needed to comply with local requirements.

Use this bath with airjets only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use attachments

not recommended by the manufacturer.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

The bath with airjets must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a Ground-Fault

Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current Device (RCD). Such a GFCI or RCD should be provided by

the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI or RCD, press the test button. The

GFCI or RCD should interrupt power. Press the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI or RCD

fails to operate in this manner, the GFCI or RCD is defective. If the GFCI or RCD interrupts power to the

bath without the test button being pressed, a ground current is ﬂowing, indicating the possibility of an

electric shock. Do not use this bath. Disconnect the bath and have the problem corrected by a qualiﬁed

service representative before using.

Your new Kohler bath with airjets has been listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, thus ensuring safety for

you and your family. Your new bath with airjets also conforms to rigid ANSI and IAPMO standards set

within the plumbing industry.

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Table of Contents

Important Information .............................................................. 2

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company .............................................. 3

Your Kohler Bath with Airjets ........................................................ 4

User Keypad And Bath with Airjets Modes/Features ....................................... 5

Operating Your Bath with Airjets ...................................................... 7

Chromatherapy Operation (if Equipped) ................................................ 8

Care and Cleaning Instructions ....................................................... 8

Warranty ....................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................ 10

Service Parts ................................................................... 14

Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company

Thank you for choosing Kohler Co. Your Kohler Co. product reﬂects the true passion for design,

craftsmanship, artistry, and innovation Kohler Co. stands for. We are conﬁdent its dependability and beauty

will surpass your highest expectations, satisfying you for years to come.

All information in this guide is based upon the latest product information available at the time of

publication. At Kohler Co. we strive to fulﬁll our mission of improving the level of gracious living for each

person who is touched by our products and services. We reserve the right to make changes in product

characteristics, packaging, or availability at any time without notice.

Please take a few minutes to review this guide. Pay special attention to the care and cleaning instructions.

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Your Kohler Bath with Airjets

Your new bath with airjets is designed to stimulate, invigorate, and energize your body. You will use the

following components:

Bath - Allows the bather to relax in comfort while enjoying the air massage.

User Keypad - Located within easy reach, the keypad allows you to turn the bath on and off. It also

allows you to access the airjet modes and adjust the airﬂow.

Airjets - Holes through which the air ﬂows.

Chromatherapy Lights (if provided) - Adds ambience to your bath with a speciﬁc color or set the

bath to continuously cycle through all eight colors.

Level Sensor - Determines when the bath has been drained and starts the timing for the automatic

purge cycle.

Blower Motor - Provides quiet, variable speed power to force air through the airjets into the water

and create the soothing bubbling action.

Airjet

Bath

Blower Motor

Control

User Keypad

Chromatherapy

Light

Level Sensor

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User Keypad And Bath with Airjets Modes/Features

Power On/Off - Turns the blower motor on and off. Symbols illuminated in blue indicate available

modes/features. Modes which are operating will display in green.

Activate Button - Press “OK” to activate the desired mode. The active mode will ﬂash (green).

Up Arrow - Increases the air ﬂow when the air ﬂow mode is active. Increases the pulse speed when

the surge mode is active.

Down Arrow - Decreases the air ﬂow when the air ﬂow mode is active. Decreases the pulse speed

when the surge mode is active.

Outer Ring - Rotate the outer ring to the desired mode. The selected mode will ﬂash (blue).

Indicator Bar - Shows the air ﬂow volume when operating in the air ﬂow mode. Shows the surge

speed when operating in the surge mode.

Purge Mode - Select to initiate the purge mode manually. The purge cycle will not start if there is

water in the bath with airjets. The purge mode blows any residual water out of the air channels.

The blower motor starts and runs at a low speed for about two minutes. An automatic purge cycle

occurs when the bath is drained and the water level falls below the level sensors.

Air Flow Mode - In this mode, air ﬂow is directed through any combination of the airjets in the

selected zones. Air ﬂow can be adjusted with the arrow buttons. When the surge mode is selected,

the air ﬂow mode stops. When the air ﬂow mode is selected while operating in the surge mode, the

surge mode stops.

Zone 1 - This mode is used to select or deselect the air ﬂow through Zone 1.

Zone 2 - This mode is used to select or deselect the air ﬂow through Zone 2.

Zone 3 - This mode is used to select or deselect the air ﬂow through Zone 3.

Surge Mode - When active, the air ﬂow ramps up from minimum to maximum and then down

again to minimum. The surge speed is adjustable between approximately 10 seconds to 60 seconds

by using the up or down buttons. The up and down arrow buttons can be used to adjust the surge

speed. Zones can be selected or deselected when in the surge mode.

Chromatherapy Cycle (if provided) - Chromatherapy lights will automatically and continuously

cycle through the eight colors; white, violet, indigo blue, aqua blue, green, yellow, orange and red.

One cycle through all eight colors takes approximately one minute.

Chromatherapy Speciﬁc-Color (if provided) - When this mode is selected, you may choose a

speciﬁc color for the bath.

Air Flow Mode

Activates Mode Selected

Power On/Off

Indicator Bar

Decrease Flow or Surge

Increase Flow or Surge

Zone 1 Zone 2

Zone 3

Surge Mode

Purge Mode

Chromatherapy Specific

Color (if provided)

Chromatherapy Cycle

(if provided)

Rotate Outer Ring to

Access Desired Mode

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User Keypad And Bath with Airjets Modes/Features (cont.)

User Keypad “Sleep” Modes - To enhance your bathing experience, the keypad is programmed to

darken after approximately 15 seconds of inactivity. Only the last feature selected will remain

illuminated. To resume normal operation, press any key or turn the outer ring. Approximately 60

seconds after all equipment is turned off, the keypad will darken completely to conserve power.

Press the power button or turn the outer ring to reactivate the keypad.

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Operating Your Bath with Airjets

Starting the Unit

If the unit does not function properly, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section.

Close the drain.

Fill the bath to a level at least 2” (5.1 cm) above the top of the airjets.

Use your hand to test the water temperature for comfort and safety.

Carefully enter the bath basin.

Press the On/Off button on the user keypad.

Observe that the air system starts and air begins to ﬂow to all zones.

Observe that the chromatherapy lights (if provided) also begin operation in the cycling mode.

If desired, adjust the air ﬂow rate using the up button or the down button.

After about 15 seconds, observe that only the last feature selected remains illuminated on the user

keypad.

Selecting Air Flow Modes

Rotate the outer ring to select a desired mode.

Observe that the selected icon is ﬂashing blue.

Press the ″OK″button to activate the mode.

Observe that the active mode ﬂashes green and the mode is implemented.

Observe that, after about 15 seconds, the icon stops ﬂashing.

To turn off a mode, rotate the outer ring until the icon is ﬂashing green and then press the “OK”

button again.

The icon will then turn blue indicating the mode is off.

Stopping the Bath

When ready, press the power button a second time to stop the air system.

Carefully exit the bath.

Open the drain to empty the bath.

Air Flow Mode

Activates Mode Selected

Power On/Off

Indicator Bar

Decrease Flow or Surge

Increase Flow or Surge

Zone 1 Zone 2

Zone 3

Surge Mode

Purge Mode

Chromatherapy Specific

Color (if provided)

Chromatherapy Cycle

(if provided)

Rotate Outer Ring to

Access Desired Mode

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Operating Your Bath with Airjets (cont.)

Observe that, when the bath drains below the level sensors, the automatic two-minute purge cycle

occurs. The air system operates at a low speed to blow any residual water out of the air channels.

Observe that, about 60 seconds after shutdown, all user keypad lights extinguish.

Initiating a Manual Purge Cycle

After stopping the air system and draining the bath, rotate the ring on the user keypad to the purge

icon.

Observe that the purge cycle icon is ﬂashing blue.

Press the ″OK″button once.

The purge icon ﬂashes green and the mode is implemented. The air system operates at a low speed

to blow any residual water out of the air channels.

After about two minutes, the air system stops automatically.

Chromatherapy Operation (if Equipped)

NOTE: Chromatherapy may be used with all modes of operation. Chromatherapy may also be used when

the air system is not operating.

Chromatherapy Cycle - When this mode is activated, the chromatherapy lights automatically and

continuously cycle through the eight colors: white, violet, indigo blue, aqua blue, green, yellow,

orange, and red. One cycle through all eight colors takes about one minute. Rotate the outer ring to

select this mode and press “OK” to activate it. To turn off the lights, press the “OK” button while

the chromatherapy mode is selected and active.

Chromatherapy Speciﬁc Color Selection - When this mode is activated, you may choose a speciﬁc

color for the bath. Rotate the outer ring to select this mode, press the “OK” button, and use the

up/down buttons to reach the desired color. To turn off the lights, press the “OK” button while the

chromatherapy mode is selected and active.

Care and Cleaning Instructions

Do not use powdered cleaners unless the cleaner is fully dissolved in water. Solid substances

could block the airjets.

Do not use full strength bleach or ammonia cleaning solutions. Chemically active cleaning

solutions can damage the bath surface.

Do not use abrasive cleansers or solvents on acrylic surfaces. Abrasive cleaners and solvents can

damage the bath surface.

Wipe out your acrylic bath with a soft cloth after each use.

Avoid detergents, disinfectants, or cleaning products in aerosol cans.

NOTE: To restore dull or scratched units: Apply white automotive polishing compound with a clean rag.

Rub scratches and dull areas vigorously. Wipe off residue. Follow with a coat of white automotive paste

wax. Do not wax areas where you walk or stand.

Cleaning Your User Keypad and Remote Control

Use a soft cloth to wipe the keypad and remote control after each use. If the surface becomes dirty,

use a non-abrasive soap and warm water to clean.

Maintaining the Airjets

If cleaning the airjets is required due to hard water deposits, use a small between-the-teeth dental

brush and white vinegar. Dip the brush in the vinegar, brush the hole, rinse the brush in clean

water, and then use the wet rinsed brush to rinse the hole.

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Care and Cleaning Instructions (cont.)

Fill the bath with water to the top row of airjets. Drain the bath and press the purge button.

For detailed cleaning information and products to consider, visit www.kohler.com/clean. To order Care &

Cleaning information, call 1-800-456-4537.

Warranty

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

KOHLER plumbing products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year

from date of installation.

Kohler Co. will, at its election, repair, replace or make appropriate adjustment where Kohler Co. inspection

discloses any such defects occurring in normal usage within one (1) year after installation. Kohler Co. is not

responsible for removal or installation costs. Use of in-tank toilet cleaners will void the warranty.

To obtain warranty service contact Kohler Co. either through your Dealer, Plumbing Contractor, Home

Center or E-tailer, or by writing Kohler Co., Attn.: Customer Care Center, 444 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI

53044, USA, or by calling 1-800-4-KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) from within the USA and Canada, and

001-800-456-4537 from within Mexico, or visit www.kohler.com within the USA, www.ca.kohler.com from

within Canada, or www.mx.kohler.com in Mexico.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS

WARRANTY. KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on

how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential

damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal

rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.

Warranty

For Mexico

KOHLER CO.

It is recommended that at the time of purchase, you verify that all accessories and components are complete

in this package.

This Kohler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the

date of purchase as shown on the invoice or receipt.

1. Kohler Co. will only service its commercialized products through its authorized distributors.

2. To obtain warranty service, please present the invoice and corresponding warranty.

3. Through its authorized distributors, Kohler Co. promises to repair the defective product or provide a new

replacement or an equivalent model (in those cases that the model has been discontinued) when the product

is beyond repair, without any charge to the consumer.

4. The time of repair will not exceed six (6) weeks commencing on the date the product is received.

5. It is recommended that the consumer save the invoice or receipt as additional protection, as it may

substitute the warranty in the case that there is a discrepancy in the validity of the warranty.

EXCEPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

The Warranty will not be valid in the following cases:

1. When the product is not operated in accordance with the instructions concerning use and operation set

forth in the owner’s manual or installation instructions, and when the recommendations and warnings

included are not observed.

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Warranty (cont.)

2. When the product has been modiﬁed or dismantled partially or totally; or has been used in a negligent

fashion and as a consequence has suffered damages attributable to the consumer, individual, or hardware not

authorized by Kohler Co.

3. This warranty does not cover the damages as a result of disaster such as ﬁre or acts of God, including

ﬂooding, earthquake, or electric storms, etc. To obtain a list of distributors in your area where you can

exercise your rights under this warranty, please call 001-800-456-4537.

KOHLER CO., KOHLER, WI 53044 U.S.A.

IMPORTER:

INTERNACIONAL DE CERÁMICA, S.A.B. DE C.V.

AV. CARLOS PACHECO NO. 7200

CHIHUAHUA, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 31060

TEL: 52 (14) 29-11-11

Troubleshooting Procedures

This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. A Kohler Authorized Service Representative or qualiﬁed

electrician should correct all electrical problems. For warranty service, contact your dealer or wholesale

distributor.

Troubleshooting the Bath System

Symptoms Probable Causes Recommended Action

1. User keypad does not

illuminate when power

button is pressed or the

outer ring is rotated.

A. No power to control. A. Check wiring and connect power.

B. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter

(GFCI) or Residual Current

Device (RCD) tripped.

B. Reset GFCI or RCD. If it trips

again, refer to ″Ground-Fault

Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or

Residual Current Device (RCD)

trips when unit is turned on.″

C. Wiring harness from user

keypad to control is loose,

disconnected or damaged.

C. Check wiring for proper

connections. Replace the wiring

harness if necessary. Refer to your

installer or wholesale dealer.

D. User keypad does not work. D. Replace the user keypad. Refer to

your installer or wholesale dealer.

E. Control does not work. E. Replace the control. Refer to your

installer or wholesale dealer.

2. Ground-Fault

Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI)

or Residual Current

Device (RCD) trips when

unit is turned on.

A. Electrical harness is wet or

damaged. A. Check for wet connections. Dry the

connections and repair the leak.

Check for insulation or connector

damage. Replace the harness if

damaged. Refer to your installer or

wholesale dealer.

B. Electrical wiring to the junction

box is wet or damaged. B. Have a qualiﬁed electrician

diagnose and correct the problem

in accordance with applicable

building and electrical codes.

C. Electrical wiring to the power

cord is wet or damaged. C. Have a qualiﬁed electrician

diagnose and correct the problem

in accordance with applicable

building and electrical codes.

D. Blower motor does not work. D. Replace the blower motor. Refer to

your installer or wholesale dealer.

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