Kohler — Contactor Assembly Installation (Single-Phase Models)
Repair & overhaul
From a Kohler service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Align the contactor assembly mounting holes with the mounting holes in the enclosure.
- Reinstall the screws that secure the contactor assembly and tighten to the torques shown in Figure 7-6.
- Reconnect the power source and load conductors to the lugs and tighten to the torques in Section 3.2.2.
- Reconnect the contactor wiring harness to the controller at connector P1.
Tools required
- Basic electrician's hand tools
- Torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Contactor mounting screw torque: 100 Amp 2.4 Nm (21 in. lb.); 150/200 Amp 2.4 Nm (21 in. lb.); 300/400 Amp 6.8 Nm (60 in. lb.)
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.