Ideal
Ideal Front Panel 178178
Ideal 178178 front panel casing assembly for Ideal Commercial iMax XEL appliances, supplied as the outer casing panel for the unit.
At a glance
- Part type: Casing assembly
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial iMax XEL
£677.76
£564.80 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 178178 is a front panel forming part of the casing assembly on Ideal Commercial appliances. It is the outer panel that closes off the front of the unit, protecting the internal components and giving the appliance its finished appearance. It is manufactured by Ideal for the iMax XEL range of commercial units.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Visible cracking, denting or distortion of the front panel
- Panel no longer sits flush or seats correctly against the casing frame
- Corrosion or paint breakdown on the panel face
- Fixing points or mounting holes worn or damaged so the panel cannot be secured
- Panel removed during service and found to be beyond reuse
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering
- Check the existing panel and its fixings so any additional fasteners or seals can be identified at the same time
- Match the part number 178178 to the number on the existing component or the appliance documentation
Mechanical
| Part type | Casing assembly |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial iMax XEL |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178178 |
|---|---|
| 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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