Ideal
Ideal Heat Engine Insulation 420kW 178170
Ideal heat engine body insulation, part 178170, rated for 420kW commercial appliances including the Imax Xtra EL 470kW.
At a glance
- Part type: Insulation
£505.39
£421.16 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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Ordered by 4pm Mon–Fri, 10:30am Sat.
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Unused, in original packaging.
What it is
The Ideal heat engine insulation, part number 178170, is a moulded insulating component that fits around the heat engine body of Ideal Commercial appliances rated at 420kW. Its job is to hold heat inside the heat engine, cut standing losses and shield nearby components and panels from radiated heat.
Insulation of this type is a service item. It degrades with repeated heat cycling, and it is often disturbed or damaged during burner, heat exchanger or flue work on commercial plant. Once the material is compressed, cracked or saturated, it no longer performs its insulating role and should be replaced.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Cracking, crumbling or powdering of the insulation surface
- Compression or flattening of the material where it contacts the heat engine body
- Insulation detached, sagging or sitting loose around the heat engine
- Localised hot spots or unusually high surface temperatures near the heat engine
- Damp or stained insulation following a leak or condensate problem
- Longer recovery times and higher standing heat loss from the plant
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and its rating match the 420kW heat engine specification before ordering
- Check part number 178170 against the appliance parts list for your unit
- Inspect seals, gaskets and fixings around the heat engine body while the insulation is off
Mechanical
| Part type | Insulation |
|---|
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178170 |
|---|---|
| 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 470KW | — | — | — |
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