Ideal
Ideal Heat Engine Insulation Front 178173
Ideal 178173 front heat engine insulation panel for Ideal Commercial Imax XEL appliances, supplied as a direct replacement part.
At a glance
- Part type: Insulation
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Imax XEL
£92.80
£77.33 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 178173 is a front heat engine insulation panel used on Ideal Commercial appliances. It sits against the front face of the heat engine, where it limits radiated heat loss and keeps surface temperatures around the combustion area under control. The panel is shaped to the heat engine face so it seats correctly without obstructing the surrounding components.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The insulation panel is cracked, crumbling or breaking away from the heat engine face
- Visible scorching, delamination or moisture staining across the panel surface
- The panel has compressed or sagged and no longer sits flush against the heat engine
- Casing or adjacent components around the front of the heat engine running noticeably hotter than usual
- Heat loss or standing losses increasing after the panel has degraded
Before you order
- Confirm your appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering
- Check the position of the existing panel on the heat engine, as front and rear insulation panels are separate items
- Use the Ideal part number 178173 to identify the correct panel, as no GC number is listed for this item
- Inspect any gaskets or seals disturbed during removal and replace them if they are no longer serviceable
Mechanical
| Part type | Insulation |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Imax XEL |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178173 |
|---|---|
| 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 XEL 1090KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 1240KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 715KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 715KW SAVE | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 790KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 940KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XTRA EL 320KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XTRA EL 395KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XTRA EL 470KW | — | — | — |
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