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Ideal Outer Top Front Panel 178176
Outer top front panel casing assembly, Ideal part 178176, for Ideal Commercial Imax XEL boilers. Forms the top front outer cover of the appliance.
At a glance
- Part type: Casing assembly
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Imax XEL
£240.92
£200.77 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 outer top front panel is a casing assembly supplied by Ideal for its Commercial Imax XEL range. It forms the top front outer cover of the appliance, closing off the upper front section of the casing so the internal components sit behind a secure, correctly shaped panel.
As a casing component it is structural and cosmetic rather than gas-carrying, and it is matched to the Imax XEL shell dimensions so the panel lines up with the surrounding side and top panels.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Visible cracking, denting or deformation of the top front panel
- Corrosion or blistering of the panel surface, typically around fixings and seams
- Panel no longer sitting flush, leaving gaps against the adjacent casing sections
- Fixing holes elongated or torn so the panel cannot be secured properly
- Impact damage from servicing or transit that has distorted the panel profile
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering
- Compare the part number on the existing panel with 178176 to be sure of the match
- Check the condition of the panel fixings and any seals at the same time, as these are separate items
Mechanical
| Part type | Casing assembly |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Imax XEL |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178176 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8403 90 00 00 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| 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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