Kohler — Establish controller identity in Menu 20 Factory Setup
Installation · 550 controller
From a Kohler service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Always return controller to setup lock position after factory setup to prevent inadvertent program changes
Procedure
- Press RESET MENU key
- Go to Menu 14 Programming Mode, select programming mode—local (default access code is 0)
- Press RESET MENU key, go to Menu 20 Factory Setup
- Arrow down to SETUP LOCK; if YES unlock using clock number from FINAL ASSEMBLY, CLOCK NO. display and ENTER CODE
- If NO, initialize EEPROM: arrow to CODE VERSION, then INITIALIZE EEPROM, press YES then ENTER; wait for system reset
- Change final assembly date and clock number using data recorded from old controller
- Select correct temperature sensor part number
- Confirm serial number matches nameplate; if not, wrong personality parameter file is installed and must be reloaded
- Press ENTER to complete confirmation
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.