KOHLER K-97171 Installation Manual

Installation and Care Guide

Accessory Interface Conversion to DTV+

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before

servicing.

WARNING: Risk of injury or property damage. Please read
all instructions thoroughly before beginning installation.

NOTICE: Follow all plumbing, electrical, and building codes.

Before Operating the System For the First Time:

Download and install the latest software. This may take an hour or
more to complete based on system configuration and internet
connection speed. Do not disconnect the power from the controller

during software download and installation.

Tools and Materials

Silicone Sealant 3/32"

Before You Begin

CAUTION: Risk of product damage: Disconnect the power from
all components before beginning this installation.

NOTICE: An existing DTV system should already be in place to
complete this installation.

NOTICE: This conversion kit is for accessory interfaces only.
Conversion kits for DTV I or DTV II master interfaces are required
to complete conversion to a DTV+ system.

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Before You Begin (cont.)

Observe all local plumbing, building, and electrical codes.
Read these instructions and determine all required components

along with their installation locations before beginning this
installation.

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Controller

Outlet

Master
Interface

Accessory
Interface (Optional)

Coupler

30' (9.1 m)
8-pin Cable

6' (1.8 m)
Data Cable

Adapter

30' (9.1 m)
Valve Cable

18" (457 mm)
Retrofit Cable

30' (9.1 m)
4-pin Cable

1. Plan the System

NOTE: The controller powers the interface(s) and controls the
digital valve(s) and other system components.

Refer to the installation guides packed with each product for
specific installation needs.

Retrofit Cable Length 18″ (457 mm)
Data Cable Length 6’ (1.8 m)

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Foam
Gasket

Apply
silicone
sealant.

Install

Remove

2. Install the DTV+ Interface to the Housing

NOTE: The K-99693 digital interface is required to complete this
installation.

Apply silicone sealant to the inside edges of the foam gasket near
the bottom of the housing.

Feed the interface cable through the hole in the housing.
Tilt the top of the interface onto the tabs in the housing.
Press the bottom of the interface until it clicks in place.
If the interface needs to be removed from the housing, insert a

3/32″ hex wrench to unlatch the bottom, then tilt out.

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Retainer

Wall Sleeve

Suction Cup

Disconnect the
cable after the
retainer is in place.

3. Remove the Existing Interface

Attach the suction cup (provided) to the screen of the existing
interface.

Using the suction cup, remove the interface from the wall sleeve.
Carefully pull the cable through the hole in the wall sleeve and

out of the wall cavity.
Slide the cardboard retainer (provided with the DTV+ interface)

over the cable to prevent it from falling back though the hole in
the wall sleeve.

With the retainer in place, disconnect the interface cable from the
cable coming from the wall.

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Apply grease
in both ends.

18" (457 mm)
Retrofit Cable

Coupler

4. Install the Housing Assembly

CAUTION: Risk of product damage: Before proceeding, verify that
both ends of the original cable coming from the wall are

disconnected from any components.

Apply grease (provided with the DTV+ interface) into both ends
of the coupler.

Connect the 18″ (457 mm) retrofit cable and the interface cable to
the coupler. Make sure the cables fully click into the coupler.

Connect the other end of the retrofit cable to the cable from the
wall. Align the white arrows on the connectors and make sure
they fully engage.

Carefully feed the cables and coupler into the hole in the wall.
Firmly press the housing assembly into the wall sleeve until it

snaps in place.
Install the K-97171 or K-99702 conversion kit according to the

instructions packed with the products.

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Warranty

KOHLER®Electronic Faucets, Valves and Controls
FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Kohler Co. warrants that its electronic faucets, valves and controls will
be free of defects in material and workmanship during normal
residential use for five years from the date the product is installed.
This warranty applies only to electronic faucets, valves and controls
installed in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico (″North
America″).

If a defect is found in normal residential use, Kohler Co. will, at its
election, repair, provide a replacement part or product, or make
appropriate adjustment where Kohler Co.’s inspection discloses any
such defect. Damage caused by accident, misuse, or abuse is not
covered by this warranty. Improper care and cleaning will void the
warranty*. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) must be provided
to Kohler Co. with all warranty claims. Kohler Co. is not responsible
for labor charges, installation, or other incidental or consequential costs
other than those noted above. In no event shall the liability of Kohler
Co. exceed the purchase price of the faucet, valve or control.

If the electronic faucets, valves or controls are used commercially or are
installed outside of North America, Kohler Co. warrants that the
faucet, valve or control will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date the product is installed,
with all other terms of this warranty applying except duration.

If you believe that you have a warranty claim, contact your Home
Center, Dealer, Plumbing Contractor or E-tailer. Please be sure to
provide all pertinent information regarding your claim, including a
complete description of the problem, the product, model number, the
date the product was purchased, from whom the product was
purchased and the installation date. Also include your original invoice.
For other information, or to obtain the name and address of the service
and repair facility nearest you, write Kohler Co., Attn: Customer Care
Center, Kohler, Wisconsin 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.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

KOHLER CO. AND/OR SELLER DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR

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Warranty (cont.)

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 such damages, so
these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives the consumer specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state/province to state/province. This warranty
is to the original consumer purchaser only, and excludes product
damage due to installation error, product abuse, or product misuse,
whether performed by a contractor, service company, or the
consumer.

This is Kohler Co.’s exclusive written warranty.
*Never use cleaners containing abrasive cleansers, ammonia, bleach,

acids, waxes, alcohol, solvents or other products not recommended
for chrome. This will void the warranty.

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