Ideal
Ideal Insulation Heat Engine Body 320kW 178168
Ideal 178168 insulation for the heat engine body on Ideal Commercial Imax Xtra EL 320kW appliances, supplied as a direct replacement part.
At a glance
- Part type: Insulation
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial
£372.17
£310.14 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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Unused, in original packaging.
What it is
This is an insulation component for the heat engine body, manufactured by Ideal for use on its commercial heating appliances. It is listed under Ideal's insulation part group and carries the part number 178168. The insulation sits against the heat engine body, where it limits heat loss from the casing surface and helps the appliance hold its operating efficiency.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Visible breakdown of the insulation material, such as crumbling, flaking or crumbling edges around the heat engine body
- Heat staining, discolouration or scorching on the insulation surface
- Higher than expected casing or flue-area surface temperatures during operation
- Damp or compressed insulation that has lost its shape and no longer sits correctly against the body
- Insulation disturbed or torn during a previous service or repair
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and rating, as this insulation is specified for the 320kW heat engine body
- Check the existing part number on the appliance against 178168 before ordering
- Inspect any seals, gaskets or fixings removed during access to the heat engine body and replace them if they are damaged
- Work on the appliance should be carried out by a competent engineer in line with the manufacturer's instructions
Mechanical
| Part type | Insulation |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178168 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8403 90 00 00 |
| GPC classification | Insulation - Radiant Barriers/Heat Shields |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XTRA EL 320KW | — | — | — |
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