Ideal Base Frame Assembly Complete 172088

The Ideal 172088 is a complete base frame, listed by the manufacturer as a casing assembly. It forms the lower structural section of the appliance casing on Ideal Commercial Concord units, carrying the base of the shell and the fixings that hold the casing panels in line.

Because it is supplied as a complete assembly rather than a single panel, it is the part to order when the base of the casing has corroded, distorted or lost its mounting points and cannot be repaired in situ.

• Visible corrosion or perforation along the base frame, particularly where it meets the floor or the lower casing panels.
• Cracking, bending or distortion of the frame that prevents the casing panels from sitting square.
• Mounting holes, studs or fixing points that have rotted away so the casing can no longer be secured.
• Casing panels that rattle, sit proud or fail to align after the appliance has been serviced.
• Water staining or rust trails running down from the base area, indicating long-term moisture exposure.

• Confirm the appliance model and, where available, the serial number against the compatibility list before ordering, as the Concord range uses several casing variants.
• Check the existing base frame against the part number 172088 and the alternative number 1178473 to make sure the correct assembly is being replaced.
• Inspect the casing fixings and any seals or gaskets disturbed during removal, and order replacements at the same time if they are worn.