Ideal Smoke Retarder Kit Van L 340 173644

The Ideal Smoke Retarder Kit Van L 340 is a replacement assembly for Ideal commercial heating appliances, supplied under part number 173644. It sits in the flue and combustion path, where it slows the passage of flue gases and encourages particulates to settle rather than pass straight out of the terminal. The kit is listed against Ideal Commercial equipment and is identified on the appliance by the model reference Van L 340.

• Visible smoke or haze at the flue terminal while the appliance is running
• Soot or dark deposits around the flue outlet or on adjacent surfaces
• Combustion readings drifting outside the expected range at annual service
• Rattling, vibration or movement from the flue assembly
• Poor draught or flue gas spillage noticed during a service visit

• Confirm your appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering.
• Quote part number 173644; the alternative number 1179577 identifies the same item.
• Check the condition of any gasket or seal at the flue joint and renew it at the same time if it is perished.
• Work on the flue and combustion path should be carried out by a competent engineer.