Ideal Lower Baffle 170304

The Ideal 170304 is a lower baffle supplied for Ideal commercial appliances, listed under the Ideal Spares range. It sits in the flue gas path of the heat exchanger, where it slows and redirects the passage of hot gases so heat transfer stays consistent across the appliance. Baffles of this type are a service item: they are exposed to sustained high temperatures and combustion products, so they can distort, corrode or burn away over time.

• Flue gas temperatures running higher than expected for the appliance
• Visible distortion, warping, cracking or heavy scaling on the baffle plate
• Soot or heavy deposits building up in the flue path or on the heat exchanger
• Combustion readings drifting outside the expected range on a service check
• Rattling or movement from the baffle area when the appliance is running

• Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering, as the same appliance family can use different baffle arrangements.
• Check the number on the existing baffle against 170304 and the earlier number 82290012.
• Inspect the surrounding seals, gaskets and fixings while the appliance is open and replace any that are perished or damaged.