KOHLER 1381632-5-D Bidet Seat Installation Guide

June 9, 2024
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Bidet Seat
Installation Guide

1381632-5-D Bidet Seat

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Warranty
This product is covered under the KOHLER® Intelligent Toilet and C3® Cleansing Seat Three-Year Limited Warranty, found at kohler.com/warranty. For a hardcopy of warranty terms, contact the Customer Care Center.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a circuit protected by a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
Outside North America, this may be known as a Residual Current Device (RCD).
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the power before servicing.
WARNING: Risk of personal injury. RG-3 UV radiation emitted from this device. Unintended use of the device, or damage to the housing, may result in exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Skin or eye injury could result. Avoid exposure of eyes and skin to unshielded lamp. Always be certain the lamp is off before opening the protective cover.
CAUTION: Risk of personal injury. Replacement of the UV lamp must only be performed by qualified service personnel. The UV lamp cover has an interlock to reduce the risk of excessive ultraviolet radiation. Do not bypass the interlock. Reinstall the interlock after servicing.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not install this product in a location exposed to excessive moisture where condensation might form on the product surface. Provide adequate ventilation when bathing to avoid damage to the electronic components due to high humidity levels.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not supply electrical power to the unit until the plumbing installation work has been completed, as it may cause the product to malfunction.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not apply excessive force to the spray wand.
CAUTION: Risk of property or product damage. Pushing or pulling on the water connection may cause water leakage.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. In areas where water may freeze in the pipes, make arrangements to keep the pipes warm. Any water remaining in the seat may freeze during winter storage. Allow the unit to warm to room temperature before reinstalling or using.
NOTE: This product contains thermal protectors that may trip during storage or transportation in warm conditions, causing the unit to not operate. Allow the unit to cool to room temperature before installation or operation.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
Do not place or store this product where it can fall or be pulled into a bath or sink.
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or near children, the elderly, or invalids. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Adjust the temperature of the seat for the elderly, those who are incapacitated, or persons with sensitive skin.
Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual. Only use attachments recommended by Kohler Co.
Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, or dropped into water. Return the product for examination and repair.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Never block the air openings of the product. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
Never use while sleeping or drowsy.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
Connect this product to a properly grounded outlet only. See the “Grounding Instructions” section.
The use of this product is a supplement to and not a substitute for standard infection control practices; users must continue to follow all current infection control practices, including those related to the cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces.
This product conforms to applicable provisions of US 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Radiological Health.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Instructions

This product should be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This product is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding wire.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt whether the product is properly grounded.
This product is factory equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this product. Do not modify the plug provided — if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. If the product must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the connection should be made by qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, a single cord may be used provided that the “Type” begins with “SJ”, the cord is a 12 gauge, grounded (12/3), is no longer than 25 feet (7.6 meters), and is plugged into a GFCI electrical outlet. Promptly replace an extension cord that exhibits any sign of
damage.
Outside North America, this may be known as a Residual Current Device (RCD).

Remote Control Setup

NOTE: A remote control must be paired with the toilet seat before use. The included remote control should already be
paired with your seat. If a replacement remote control is required, follow the instructions below to pair with your seat.
NOTE: Only one remote control can be paired with the toilet seat at a time.
NOTE: The remote control cannot be paired while the toilet seat is occupied.

  1. Verify that four AA batteries are installed correctly in the remote control. Refer to the “Replacing the Batteries” section.
  2. Bring the new remote control near the seat.
  3. Verify that all other remote controls have been removed from the seat area.
  4. Press and hold the “Dryer” icon until the icon blinks.
  5. Simultaneously press and hold the “Front” and “Rear” icons on the seat until a beep is heard.
  6. When the “Dryer” icon on the remote control stops blinking, the remote control has been paired.

Directions For Use

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NOTE: For features with multiple settings, press the icon to move the setting one level higher. If the feature is set at the highest level, pressing the icon will deactivate the feature or adjust it to a lower setting. The last setting used will be saved for the next use.
NOTE: Verify that four AA batteries are installed correctly in the remote control.
(A) – Preset 1 and Preset 2: The presets allow two users to save their feature settings. When “Preset 1” or “Preset 2” is selected, the saved preferences will activate. Refer to the “User Presets” section.
(B) – Deodorize: Press to activate the deodorizer. Press the “Stop” icon to deactivate.
(C) – Clean: Press to run the UV cleaning cycle. Lift the seat lid to end the UV cleaning cycle.
(D) – Battery Indicator: Shows the status of the battery charge. When the icon flashes, the batteries need to be replaced. Refer to the “Replacing the Batteries” section.
(E and Q) – Stop: Press to stop any activated wash features or the dryer.
(F and P) – Front: Press to activate the front wash feature and adjust the front wash water pressure. There are three settings.
(G and N) – Rear: Press to activate the rear wash feature and adjust the rear wash water pressure. There are three settings.
(H) – Pulsate + Oscillate: When front or rear wash is active, press the “Pulsate + Oscillate” When a wash feature is active, press the icon once to oscillate the wand back and forth. Press again to pulsate the water flow. Press a third time to oscillate and pulsate simultaneously. Press again to stop the feature.
(J) – Position: When a wash feature is active, press the icon to adjust the wand position. There are five settings.
(K) – Water Temp: Press to adjust the water spray temperature. There are five settings.
(L) – Seat Temp: Press to adjust the heated seat temperature. There are five settings.
(M) – Dryer: Press to activate the dryer. Press again to increase the air temperature. There are six settings.

User Presets

NOTE: The presets allow two users to save their feature settings. When “Preset 1” or “Preset 2” is selected, the saved preferences will activate.
NOTE: User presets will reset when the batteries are replaced in the remote control.
Setting the User Presets

  • While seated, adjust the seat features to your preferences.
  • Press and hold the “Preset 1” or “Preset 2” icon for 3 seconds to save activated features at the current settings.
  • To change a user preset, adjust the seat features as desired while the preset is in use. Press and hold the “Preset 1” or “Preset 2” icon for 3 seconds to save the preset with the new preferences.

Using the User Presets

  • While seated, press the “Preset 1” or “Preset 2” icon to activate saved features and settings.
  • If the “Preset 1” or “Preset 2” icon is pressed while the seat is not occupied, the seat will gradually (approximately 2 minutes) change to the preset temperature.
  • To reset or delete a preset, press and hold the “Preset 1” or “Preset 2” and the “Stop” icons at the same time for 3 seconds.

Enable/Disable Automatic Features

Deodorizer

  • Press and hold the “Deodorizer” icon on the remote control until the icon blinks. Release and press the icon again.
  • A short beep indicates that the feature is enabled. A long beep indicates that the feature is disabled.

Automatic UV Cleaning

  • Press and hold the “Clean” icon on the remote control until the icon blinks. Release and press the icon again.
  • A short beep indicates that the feature is enabled. A long beep indicates that the feature is disabled.

Nightlight

  • To enable the nightlight, while not seated, press the “Stop” icon on the panel.
  • To disable the nightlight, while not seated, press and hold the “Stop” icon on the panel for 3 seconds.

Energy Save

  • To turn ON the Energy Save feature, press and hold the “Seat Temp” icon on the remote control.
  • For general energy saving: Press and hold the “Seat Temp” icon on the remote control for 3 seconds. A short beep and one nightlight blink indicates the general energy saving mode. This mode sets the seat temperature to 77°F (25°C) when the seat is not in use.
  • For advanced energy saving: Press and hold the “Seat Temp” icon on the remote control for 3 seconds. A short beep and two nightlight blinks indicate the advanced energy saving mode. This mode turns OFF the seat heater when the seat is not in use. The seat will warm to its set level when the seat is in use.
  • To disable the Energy Save feature, press and hold the “Seat Temp” icon on the remote control for 3 seconds. A long beep and one nightlight blink indicates that the Energy Save feature is disabled and the seat will remain at its set level even when not in use.

Cleaning the Spray Wand

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NOTE: The spray tip on the wand can become clogged over time with mineral deposits from the water. The spray wand should be cleaned when there is a reduction in spray performance.
NOTE: The spray wand can only be extended for cleaning when the seat is not activated or occupied.

  • Raise the lid and seat.
  • Press and hold the “Position” icon on the panel to extend the wand forward for cleaning.
  • Clean the spray wand with a soft-bristled brush and hot water.
  • Press and hold the “Position” icon again to retract the wand.

Automatic UV Cleaning

  • An automatic UV cleaning cycle activates every 24 hours.
  • Lifting the seat lid will end a UV cycle that is in process.

Removing the Seat

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IMPORTANT! When removing the seat for cleaning, take care to avoid tension on the hose connections.
For Cleaning

  • Press and hold the release button.
  • Tilt the seat up and lift to remove. Avoid tension on the hose connections.
  • Clean the area as needed.
  • To reinstall, engage the rear edge of the seat with the lip on the mounting bracket. Then tilt the seat down to lock into place.

For Servicing

  • Turn OFF the water at the supply stop.
  • Flush the toilet to relieve water pressure.
  • Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
  • Disconnect the water supply hose from the T-valve.
  • Press and hold the release button.
  • Tilt the seat up and lift to remove.
  • When servicing is complete, reinstall the seat and reconnect all components.

Cleaning the Filter Screen

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Do not cross-thread the hose connection to the inlet.
NOTE: Clean the filter screen every 6 months or when there is a reduction in the maximum water flow from the spray wand.

  • Turn OFF the water at the supply stop.
  • Flush the toilet to relieve water pressure.
  • Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
  • Disengage the seat from the mounting bracket. Refer to the “Removing the Seat” section.
  • Tilt the seat up and lift to allow access to the inlet port.
  • Disconnect the water line from the white inlet port on the seat.
  • Using long-nosed pliers, carefully remove the filter screen from the inlet.
  • Clean the filter screen with a soft-bristled brush.
  • Reinstall the filter screen.
  • Reconnect the water line to the inlet, one-quarter turn past hand-tight.
  • Reinstall the seat.
  • Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
  • Turn ON the water supply.
  • Check all connections for leaks, and make adjustments as needed.

Replacing the Deodorizer

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NOTE: Replace the deodorizer every 2 years or when the deodorizing performance decreases.

  • Remove the cover.
  • Carefully remove the deodorizer housing from the seat.
  • Remove the deodorizer block from the housing.
  • Insert the new deodorizer block into the housing.
  • Reinstall the housing into the seat.
  • Reinstall the cover.

Replacing the Batteries

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  • Remove the remote control from the docking station.
  • Remove and retain the cap to the battery compartment.
  • Remove the batteries.
  • Install the replacement batteries, oriented as shown.
  • Reinstall the cap to the battery compartment.
  • Place the remote control on the docking station.

Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only. A Kohler Co. Authorized Service Representative (ASR) or qualified electrician should correct any electrical problems. For warranty service, contact your dealer or wholesale distributor, or contact the Customer Care Center using the information located in the front of this manual.
Start Up
When electrical power is connected to the toilet seat, the seat will automatically go through a start-up sequence. The sequence includes wand movement, water line purge, and nightlight blinks (if equipped). The toilet seat will go silent when the start-up sequence is complete.
If the seat does not function correctly upon completing the start-up sequence, or fails to start, contact the Customer Care Center using the information located in the front of this manual.
Cleansing Features Troubleshooting

Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
1. Low or no water flow. A.The water supply to the seat is not turned ON.
B.The filter screen is clogged. A.Turn ON the water supply to the seat.

B.Clean or replace the filter screen. Refer to the “Cleaning the Filter Screen” section.
2. The seat features do not work.| A.A power failure has occurred.
B.The power cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
C.The Ground-Fault Circuit- Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current Device (RCD) is tripped.
D.The user is not detected by the seat sensor.| A.Wait until power is restored.
B.Plug the power cord into a GFCI or RCD electrical outlet.
C.Reset the GFCI or RCD.
Dl. Shift your position on the seat. The sensor is located near the front of the seat.
D2. Children may be too small to be detected by the sensor.
3. Water stops flowing from the spray wand before cleansing is complete.| A.Cleansing automatically stops several minutes after pressing a spray icon.
B.The user shifted position and is no longer detected by the seat sensor.| A.Press the “Front” or “Rear” icon to restart cleansing.
B.Shift your position on the seat. The sensor is located near the front of the seat.
4. The seat is loose.| A. The mounting plate fasteners are loose.| A. Tighten the fasteners. Refer to the Installation Instructions.

Remote Control Troubleshooting

Symptoms Probable Cause Recommended Action
1. The remote control does not turn on. A. The batteries are not properly

installed.
B. The batteries need to be replaced.| A. Reinstall the batteries. Refer to the “Replacing the Batteries” section.
B. Replace the batteries. Refer to the “Replacing the Batteries” section.
2. The remote control does not connect to the seat.| A. The remote control is too far from the seat to receive a signal.
B. The remote control is not paired with the seat.| A. Move the remote control closer to the seat to regain a connection.
B. Pair the remote control to the seat. Refer to the “Remote Control Setup” section.

Compliance

FCC ID: N82-KOHLER024, N82-KOHLER025
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Warning
This transmitter with its antenna complies with FCC’s RF exposure limits for general population/uncontrolled exposure. This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device should be operated with a minimum distance of 7-7/8″ (200 mm) between the radiator and your body.
IC: 4554A-KOHLER024, 4554A-KOHLER025
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. this device may not cause interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

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Mexico: 001-800-456-4537
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