Ideal Motorised Flue Damper F400-560 174683

The motorised flue damper, part number 174683, is an Ideal component used on Ideal Commercial Imax Xtra boiler ranges. It sits in the flue path and is driven open and closed by a motor, regulating the passage of flue gases according to the appliance's operating sequence. It is listed for the E400, E480, E560, F400, F480 and F560 models within the Imax Xtra family.

• The damper blade fails to move to its open or closed position when the boiler runs through its sequence.
• The boiler locks out or shuts down shortly after ignition, with a flue-related fault indicated.
• The damper motor runs continuously, buzzes, or is silent when it should be driving the blade.
• Visible damage, corrosion or seizure on the damper spindle or blade.
• Repeated fault codes relating to flue gas flow on the appliance display.

• Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list, as the damper is listed for specific Imax Xtra E and F variants.
• Check the existing damper and its mounting for any gasket or seal that also needs renewing before refitting.
• Note the alternative number 1781324 when cross-referencing against older documentation or stock records.
• This part is fitted to a gas appliance; installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.