Ideal Flow Manifold Imax XEL 178136

The Ideal 178136 is a flow manifold supplied for Ideal Commercial Imax XEL appliances. It sits in the water circuit and routes flow through the heat exchanger, so the appliance receives an even, unrestricted supply across its sections. Manifolds of this type are replaced when joints weep, passages scale up, or flow through the appliance becomes uneven.

• Water weeping, dripping or staining around the manifold body or its joints
• Uneven heating or reduced flow through the appliance
• Scale, sludge or debris restricting the manifold passages
• Overheating or kettling noises traced back to poor circulation
• Repeated pressure loss that cannot be traced to another component

• Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list, as the Imax XEL range covers several output variants.
• Check the existing manifold for the number 178136 before ordering.
• Inspect the seals, gaskets and O-rings at the manifold joints and renew any that are compressed, hardened or perished.