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| L. | Hose is | L. | Check the hoses to make |
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| certain they are not kinked. If |
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| a hose is kinked, disconnect the |
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| hose, straighten, then reconnect. |
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| solenoid |
| solenoid. Replace the solenoid |
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| as needed. Refer to the ″Test |
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| and Service the Solenoid″ |
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2. | Low flow. | A. | Supply | A. | Check filtration systems for |
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| pressure is |
| blockage. Check incoming |
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| low. |
| water pressure. Pressure should |
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| be at least 20 psi (137 kPa). |
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| B. | The filters | B. | Refer to the ″Service the Filters″ |
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| plugged. |
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| C. | The | C. | Remove the aerator and clean. |
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| aerator is |
| For calcium/mineral deposits, |
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| plugged. |
| soak the plastic insert in a 50:50 |
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| mix of water and vinegar. Soak |
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| only the plastic insert. |
3. | Constant | A. | The | A. | Turn off the water supply and |
| water flow. |
| diaphragm |
| purge the faucet. Remove the |
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| seal is |
| cover and check the diaphragm |
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| dirty or |
| and surrounding area for |
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| damaged. |
| debris. Clean out any debris. If |
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| the diaphragm is damaged, |
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| order a replacement. Refer to |
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| the ″Service the Diaphragm″ |
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| B. | The | B. | Remove the valve cover and |
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| battery life |
| replace the battery. The spout |
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| requires a standard 2CR5 6 V |
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| expired. |
| lithium battery. This item is not |
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| available from Kohler Co., but |
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| can be purchased at retail |
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| C. | The | C. | Remove the valve cover and |
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| solenoid is |
| solenoid. Check the solenoid |
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| plugged. |
| holes for debris. |
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