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Kohler — Firmware Update Using SiteTech

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From a Kohler service manual covering: 10RESV, 12RESV, 14RCA, 14RES, 20RCA, 20RES, 24RCL, 30RCL, 38RCL, 38RCLB, 48RCL, 48RCLB…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler 10RESV, Kohler 12RESV, Kohler 14RCA, Kohler 14RES, Kohler 20RCA, Kohler 20RES, Kohler 24RCL, Kohler 30RCL, Kohler 38RCL, Kohler 38RCLB, Kohler 48RCL, Kohler 48RCLB

Before you start

  • Do not load RDC2.4 firmware onto a red- or green-board controller

Procedure

  1. Download latest firmware file (.bin) from Kohler Power Resource Center or dealer portal
  2. Connect controller to PC via USB cable
  3. Start SiteTech; program recognizes connected device
  4. Click Update Firmware
  5. Browse to and select firmware file, click Open
  6. Verify current/new version and file name, click Update Firmware
  7. Wait for 'Firmware Updated Successfully' message, click Close

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • SiteTech version 4.5 or later required for RDC2.4, DC2.4, VSC.4 controllers

Full service-parts list: Kohler 14RCA →, Kohler 14RES →, Kohler 20RCA →, Kohler 20RES →, Kohler 24RCL →, Kohler 30RCL →, Kohler 38RCL →, Kohler 48RCL →, Kohler 48RCLB →

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.

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