Kohler k-10950 Operating manual

Maintenance Guide
Electronic Faucet
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K-10950, K-10951
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Thank You For Choosing Kohler Company
Thank you for choosing Kohler Company. Your Kohler Company
product reflects the true passion for design, craftsmanship, artistry, and
innovation Kohler Company 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 Company,
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.
Your Kohler Lavatory Faucet
Your new electronic lavatory faucet blends elegant styling and beauty
with exceptional performance and reliability. Each faucet is precision
engineered and constructed of premium quality materials to provide
trouble-free operation even under the hardest water conditions.
Your electronic faucet includes a vandal resistant aerator and an
integral vandal resistant mixing handle or plug button. The technology
employed for the activation mechanism allows flawless activation of
your electronic faucet. The faucet is rated at6VDC1Wandis
powered bya6VDCbattery or an optional AC power supply.
The electronic faucet also includes a vandalism resistant mode to
protect the unit from abuse or items left in front of the sensor. If an
item is placed in range of the sensor and remains there in excess of 120
seconds, the faucet will not function. The faucet will resume
functioning when the item has been removed for a minimum of 3
seconds.
Care and Cleaning
For best results, keep the following in mind when caring for your
KOHLER product:
•Use a mild detergent such as liquid dishwashing soap and warm
water for cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners that may scratch
or dull the surface.
•Carefully read the cleaner product label to ensure the cleaner is
safe for use on the material.
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Care and Cleaning (cont.)
•Always test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area
before applying to the entire surface.
•Do not allow cleaners to sit or soak on the surface.
•Wipe surfaces clean and rinse completely with water immediately
after cleaner application. Rinse and dry any overspray that lands
on nearby surfaces.
•Use a soft, dampened sponge or cloth. Never use an abrasive
material such as a brush or scouring pad to clean surfaces.
For detailed cleaning information and products to consider, visit
www.kohler.com/clean. To order Care & Cleaning information, call
1-800-456-4537.
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Adjust the Water Temperature
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Scalding may result if
the limit stop is not reinstalled properly.
NOTE: The water temperature does not need to be adjusted if the
water temperature is below 105°F (41°C).
NOTE: Use a thermometer rated for 120°F (49°C) or greater.
NOTE: When using a tempered water supply, install the
vandal-resistant plug button.
For Handle Installations
Turn on the water and adjust to the full hot position by turning
the handle toward the back of the faucet until it stops.
Determine the temperature using a thermometer. If the
temperature exceeds 105°F (41°C), complete the following steps.
Turn the handle until vertical.
Attach the cleaning strap over the sensor.
Remove the handle screw using the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench.
Remove the handle and the limit stop.
Remove the limit stop from the handle splines.
Limit
Stop
Handle
Cleaning
Strap
Screw
Handle
Housing Setscrew
Right Tab
Stop
Vandal-Resistant
Plug Button
Limit
Stop
Tab Edge
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Adjust the Water Temperature (cont.)
Rotate and reposition the limit stop on the handle splines.
Rotating the limit stop clockwise toward the back of the faucet
will decrease the maximum temperature limit. Each spline
represents approximately 10°F (5°C) change in temperature.
Reinstall the handle vertically with the limit stop in place. Do not
secure the handle with the screw at this time.
Turn the handle to full hot and check the water temperature.
Repeat the above procedures until the desired temperature is
reached.
Secure the handle assembly with the screw.
Remove the cleaning strap and turn on the water.
For Vandal-Resistant Installations
NOTE: If you install the vandal-resistant plug button, save the limit
stop and handle to adjust the water temperature at a later date.
Using the handle, adjust the water to the desired temperature.
Remove the handle screw using the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench.
Position the vandal-resistant plug button and firmly press into
place.
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Disassemble the Faucet
Perform this step when prompted by text in the following sections.
Turn off the water supply to the faucet.
If applicable, disconnect the AC power supply.
Remove the housing setscrew from the back of the faucet housing
using the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench.
If applicable, remove the handle. Use the provided 2.5 mm hex
wrench to remove the handle screw.
Handle
Limit
Stop
Handle
Screw
Housing
Setscrew
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Service the Battery
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Separate the connectors
by pulling gently while holding onto each connector. Do not
pull apart by the wires.
Perform the steps in the ″Disassemble the Faucet″section.
Pull up on the spout to separate it from the valve.
Disconnect the battery connectors by pulling gently on both
connectors.
Reach inside the faucet body and gently pull the end of the
battery clip up until it comes free from the two tabs.
Pull the battery and battery clip out of the faucet body.
Remove the battery from the battery clip.
Install a new battery into the battery clip.
If the sensor clip comes out with the battery clip, reinstall it
according to the steps in the ″Replace the Sensor ″section.
Continue to the ″Reinstall the Battery Clip - DC Models Only″
section.
Sensor
Valve
Battery
Battery Clip
Connector Connector
Position 1
Connector
Position 2
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Service the Battery (cont.)
Reinstall the battery clip inside the faucet body.
NOTE: ″Connector Position 1″is the preferred installation location
for the connectors. ″Connector Position 2″may also be used as an
alternate installation location. Refer to the above illustration.
Position the connector tight to the battery clip in connector
position 1 (DC models have one connector).
Slide the faucet spout over the valve assembly. It is important
that the front of the spout line up with the pin at the bottom
front of the valve assembly.
IMPORTANT! Verify that all the wires are inside the faucet body
and are not pinched.
Convert to Tempered Water
To provide tempered water only, use a wrench to remove the
hose for the hot water after first turning off the water supply to
the faucet.
Replace the hose with the plug supplied and securely wrench
tighten.
If applicable, install the vandal-resistant plug button. Refer to the
″Disassemble the Faucet″section to remove the handle.
Turn on the water supply to the faucet and check for leaks.
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Replace the Sensor
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not disconnect the
connectors by pulling on the wires.
Carefully disconnect the wires by pulling gently on the
connectors.
Pull the loop outward to disengage the clip from the groove.
Rotate the clip counterclockwise.
Remove the old sensor.
Attach the new sensor wires to the connectors.
Install the sensor in the faucet, wire side first.
Align the sensor eyes with the holes in the spout.
Place the straight end of the clip into the hole in the retaining
wall of the spout.
Pull the clip out until the bend in the clip is resting at the
entrance to the groove. Avoid pinching the wires between the
sensor and clip.
Push the clip in until it is firmly seated in the groove.
1
2
Sensor Clip
Sensor
Battery Clip
Installation Battery Clip Installed
Connector
Position 1
Connector
Position 2
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Replace the Sensor (cont.)
If applicable, see the ″Reinstall the Battery Clip - DC Models
Only″section to reinstall the battery and battery clip.
Proceed to the ″Reassemble the Faucet″section.
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